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Who is Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Grégoire?

2021-09-21 00:00:00.0 太阳报-世界新闻原网页

SOPHIE Grégoire has been married to Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for 16 years.

Growing up in Montreal, the 46-year-old was a classmate and childhood friend of Trudeau's youngest brother Michel.

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kisses his wife Sophie Gregoire Credit: Reuters Who is Sophie Grégoire and what does she do?

Grégoire was born on April 24, 1975, in Montreal, the daughter of a stockbroker and a nurse.

Although she had a happy childhood, in her late teens she suffered from bulimia, a condition she battled until her early 20s.

In 2017, she told an event at Canada's Eating Disorder Awareness Week: "The moment I started sharing my story, obviously I had begun on my road to recovery.

"The response and the people who were opening up towards their own struggles to me and to other people around them was the most beautiful gift I’ve ever received."

Growing up in Montreal, Grégoire was a classmate and childhood friend of Trudeau's youngest brother Michel Credit: Getty - Contributor

After graduating from the University of Montreal with a BA in communications, she worked in advertising, PR and sales for three years.

However, she retrained in radio and TV, and went on to become an entertainment reporter on Quebec TV station LCN.

Grégoire was a reporter on Canadian entertainment show eTalk from 2005 until 2010, focusing on celebrities' charity work.

The 46-year-old is involved in a wide range of charitable causes herself, supporting philanthropic projects from eating disorders to vulnerable pregnant women.

She describes herself as a "gender equality activist".

In 2021, she has been supporting Trudeau on his political journey and sharing snippets of the campaign trail on her social media.

She shared a sweet photo on Instagram of the couple and their children on a tour bus, with the caption: "In the past years, I’ve seen so many Canadians work their butts off day-in and day-out… and this pushes my hubby and the Liberal team to fight for them and work relentlessly to make this country strong and resilient.

"And that’s what this election is about - it's about continuing to fight for Canadians. Justin: we can’t be with you in person tonight for cuddles, but we want you to know how proud we are of you!

"We kicked off the campaign with you and we’re with you every step of the way. Go Daddy! We love you."

Grégoire also appears to been a keen yogi, often sharing pictures of her practicing yoga and meditating in nature.

When did Sophie Grégoire marry Justin Trudeau?

Grégoire met Justin Trudeau, the future Prime Minister of Canada, when they were both growing up in Montreal.

They began dating after meeting again as adults in 2003, and were engaged in October 2004 before tying the knot in May 2005.

On May 29, 2021, Grégoire paid tribute to her husband with an Instagram post marking their 16-year wedding anniversary.

"Oh, my beloved “Just”... 18 years of sharing our life paths (16 years married today!) and what an adventure it has been," she wrote.

"We have loved each other through it all and that love knows no limits..."

Grégoire signed off the Instagram post with "Your Sophie".

The message was shared with an old image of the pair embracing.

The couple have three children together, their son's Xavier James and Hadrien Grégoire, and their daughter Ella-Grace Margaret Credit: AP:Associated Press How many children do Sophie and Justin have?

Grégoire gave birth to her first child, Xavier James, in October 2007.

The couple have since welcomed Ella-Grace Margaret, born in February 2009, and Hadrien Grégoire in February 2014.

Canada's first family lives in Rideau Cottage in Ottawa rather than the official Canadian PM's residence 24 Sussex, which is undergoing costly, time-consuming renovation.