Karyn Langhorne Folan is a former lawyer and teacher turned author who met her future husband, Kevin Folan, in 2004 through an online dating service. They have two daughters, one from Karyn's previous relationship.
Bill de Blasio, who is New York's Public Advocate, met Chirlane when both were working with David Dinkins administration as mayor in 1989. They have two children, Chiara and Dante.