1. Who is Usha Vance?
Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance is an American lawyer who has been the second lady of the United States Usha Vance Net Worth since 2025, being married to Vice President JD Vance. She is the first Asian American and first Hindu American second lady.
2. Usha Vance Personal Information
- Full Name: Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance
- Nickname: Usha Vance
- Date of Birth: January 6, 1986
- Age: 39 Years
- Spouse: JD Vance
- Parents: Krish Chilukuri, Lakshmi Chilukuri
- Grandparents: C. Rama Sastri, Sundari
- Children: 3
- Education: Clare College, Yale University
- Nationality: American
- Office: Second Lady/Gentleman of the United States since 2025
3. Usha Vance Net Worth
There is no information on the net worth of Usha Vance, but she purchased two houses with her husband. The value of both can be understood as part of her net worth.
They bought their first house in Washington, D.C., east of the Capitol building, in 2014, soon after their marriage. The house, according to Forbes, cost them USD 590,000, and they had to borrow just over USD 600,000 to pay for it. Today, the house is worth an estimated USD 850,000. They have no debts except USD 480,000 left on the borrowings.
4. Usha Vance Net Worth Family Tree
a) Usha Vance’s Parents:
- Krish Chilukuri
- Lakshmi Chilukuri
b) Usha Vance Spouse
- JD Vance
c) Usha Vance Children
- Ewan Blaine Vance
Ewan is their eldest son. While the couple has worked hard to keep their kids out of the spotlight, Usha revealed that they learned of Ewan’s gender early on in the pregnancy.
- Vivek Vance
Vivek was born in 2020 and has been featured more on social media since his father acquired a larger spotlight in the media. In an Instagram post from October, JD shared a photo of himself and Vivek on a fishing trip. The pair looked happy as they enjoyed a boat ride and held on to the fish they caught.
- Maribel Vance
The couple welcomed Maribel, their only daughter. JD shared the news on an Instagram post, writing, “We were blessed with an early Christmas present this year.”
5. Why is Usha Vance so famous?
1. Marriage to J.D. Vance
Usha Vance gained public attention due to her marriage to J.D. Vance, who became widely known after publishing his bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy. The book detailed his difficult upbringing in an impoverished Appalachian family and became a major cultural and political talking point. In 2020 it was adapted into a Netflix film directed by Ron Howard.
When J.D. Vance entered politics, running for and winning a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio in 2022, Usha became even more visible in the public eye as a political spouse.
2. Accomplished Legal Career
- She graduated from Yale Law School, where she met J.D. Vance.
- She clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts of the U.S. Supreme Court, a highly prestigious position that only the top law graduates achieve.
- She worked at Munger Tolles & Olson LLP an elite law firm in the U.S.
- These achievements place her among the most successful legal professionals in the country.
These achievements place her among the most successful legal professionals in the country.
3. Indian-American Background & Representation
Usha Vance comes from an Indian-American background, which has drawn interest from people who see her as a successful representative of Indian-Americans in elite legal and political circles.
4. Private Yet Influential Presence
Unlike many political spouses, Usha Vance keeps a low public profile. However, she is often seen at major political events and has been described as an intelligent and influential figure behind her husband’s career.
5. presidential Election
Vance attended the Republican National Convention, where her husband, JD Vance, was chosen as Donald Trump’s running mate. Vance later delivered an introductory address for her husband. She then traveled with him to campaign events, often appearing onstage with him. She then helped her husband prepare for the 2024 vice-presidential debate against Democrat Tim Walz. On November 6, 2024, her husband was elected the 50th vice president of the United States.
Lady of United States
Vance became the second lady of the United States when her husband was sworn in as the 50th U.S. vice president on January 20, 2025. She is the first Indian American, the first Telugu, and the first Hindu second lady, and also the first Millennial second lady in U.S. history.
In February, Vance accompanied her husband on a state visit to France and Germany. In the same month, President Trump appointed her to serve as a member of the board of trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In March 2025, Vance was selected to lead the United States presidential delegation to Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Vance and her husband met with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his wife, Mary, at the vice president’s residence to highlight and celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. She also met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside her husband during a state visit in Paris, France.
6. Usha Vance Winning Awards
- Clerking for Chief Justice John Roberts—one of the most prestigious positions in the U.S. legal field.
- Graduating from Yale Law School—one of the top law schools in the world.
- Working at Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP—a highly respected law firm.
