Despite a lack of confirmation, speculations continue about a past relationship between Vice President Kamala Harris and Sharon Stone’s ex-husband, Phil Bronstein.
According to Daily Mail, the speculation about a previous romantic involvement between Kamala Harris and Phil Bronstein has persisted for many years without verification. Phil Bronstein, now 79, has steadfastly declined to comment on the matter.
A former official from San Francisco has stated they often saw Harris and Bronstein together and believed they were romantically involved. Bronstein and Harris have been acquainted since 2003, the same year his marriage to Sharon Stone ended following a Komodo dragon bite incident.
Bronstein and Harris were part of the same social network, frequently attending gatherings, such as at Tosca Café in 2004. An article penned by Bronstein in 2018 painted a picture of a young, focused Kamala Harris observing a pool game at the café.
In the 2018 piece, Bronstein described Harris as mysterious and analytical, a quiet, focused, and restrained observer. This evening took place when Harris was a political newcomer, only one year into her tenure as San Francisco's district attorney.
Despite the continuous rumors, Harris and Bronstein have never publicized any relationship, although they made occasional public appearances together, such as during the Project Avary dinner in 2008. Bronstein has provided mixed signals, refusing to comment directly on the speculation.
A Harris’s office staff member mentioned that while the rumors were known, Harris never discussed them. Meanwhile, Amelia Ashley-Ward, a close friend of Harris, expressed disbelief in the rumor, emphasizing that Harris would have confided in her. "I don’t know anything about any relationship she had with Phil Bronstein," Ashley-Ward said.
Other insiders also dismissed the possibility of a serious relationship between the two. One staffer from the DA’s office suggested Harris might have had a few dates with Bronstein but strongly doubted it was significant or prolonged.
Bronstein has consistently spoken positively about Harris. In a 2020 Q&A, he supported her vice-presidential candidacy, highlighting her integrity, strength, and commitment to social justice. He praised her multifaceted heritage, seeing its value for a political ticket in contemporary society and noting her potential to balance Joe Biden's perceived deficiencies.
By 2014, Harris had married Doug Emhoff after meeting him on a blind date the previous year. Bronstein, on the other hand, married Christine Borders and relocated to Hawaii with their two children.
Despite years of rumors, there hasn't been a single piece of solid evidence confirming any serious romantic relationship between Harris and Bronstein. The story remains a blend of speculation, occasional public sightings, and a few insiders' comments, with Bronstein and Harris themselves staying largely silent on their personal histories.
The pair met at social gatherings and were seen together at notable events such as the Project Avary dinner in 2008. Contradictory insider statements leave their rumored relationship as a persistent question mark.
Bronstein consistently praised Harris, advocating for her vice-presidential selection in 2020. Harris went on to marry Doug Emhoff, while Bronstein moved to Hawaii with his new wife and children. The rumors endure, lending an air of mystery to their past interactions.
