Their romance was largely private, carefully shielded from the political glare until May 2025, when Mamdani shared a rare and heartfelt Instagram tribute. “Three months ago, I married the love of my life, Rama, at the City Clerk’s office,” he wrote. “Rama isn’t just my wife, she’s an incredible artist who deserves to be known on her own terms.”

Rama Duwaji is a Syrian-American illustrator and animator based in Brooklyn. Known for her essays, fiction, and commentary on culture and identity. She is also the wife of Zohran Mamdani, the incoming Mayor of New York City, who previously served as a progressive member of the New York State Assembly.

Bella Thorne is showing off her trademark sass and attitude on Instagram once again. The actress and singer, 28, shared a playful set of photos on Monday, November 3, posing outside a white brick building under a “No Weapons Allowed” sign, which she cheekily captioned, “Didn’t see the sign 👀.” In the shots, Thorne poses […]

Rama Duwaji might be stepping into the national spotlight as New York City’s youngest first lady, but she’s been quietly shaping culture through her art long before her husband, Zohran Mamdani, became mayor. Meet Rama Duwaji inside.