Long before she tied the knot with Joe Scarborough, Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski was already a mom to two daughters, Emilie and Carlie Hoffer, from her first marriage to Jim Hoffer. Mika's family life has always been an important part of her journey, and today, we’re diving deeper into the lives of her daughters and how they’ve grown into remarkable individuals.
Emilie Hoffer: The Eldest Daughter Making Waves in Public Policy
Mika and Jim started their family in 1993, and their first daughter, Emilie, was born just three years later in 1996. Fast forward to 2018, and Emilie graduated with a degree in political science and government from the prestigious Johns Hopkins University, as noted on her LinkedIn profile. Emilie didn’t stop there—she continued to pursue her passion for public policy by working as an online educator for the Georgetown Public Policy Review.
Emilie’s dedication to her craft doesn’t end with her professional achievements. Her dream job, as mentioned in her bio on the Georgetown Public Policy Review, is to work for the United Nations on issues related to international development. Emilie’s career path reflects her deep commitment to making a difference in the world, much like her mom, who has always been a trailblazer in her own right.
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Carlie Hoffer: The Creative Spirit with a Heart for Curating
Carlie, Mika and Jim’s second daughter, was born in 1998. While Emilie followed a more traditional academic route, Carlie has carved out her own unique path as a freelance curator, according to her LinkedIn profile. Carlie’s artistic flair and eye for detail have allowed her to create meaningful experiences through her work in curation.
Interestingly, Carlie also had the opportunity to sit down with her mom for a heart-to-heart interview on MSNBC. During their conversation, Mika shared some invaluable career advice with her youngest daughter. “I’d say relax,” Mika advised Carlie. “The thing that I didn’t do was relax and enjoy the moment. Like this moment right here between us is so special, and I will openly admit that I was so rushed even when you guys were really little.”
Mika went on to explain how she often felt the need to be somewhere else or do something else, which caused her to lose sight of the present. “You get lost in that, and the truth is, you have so much time,” she continued. “It’s okay. You have way more time than you could even imagine.” These words of wisdom serve as a reminder for all of us to slow down and cherish the moments that truly matter.
A Quiet Split: When Mika and Jim Hoffer Divorced
Mika and Jim’s marriage came to an end in 2016 after 23 years together. Their divorce was finalized quietly and amicably, according to an MSNBC spokesperson at the time. “Mika’s divorce was finalized in the past year. She’s really grateful that it was done amicably and in private,” the spokesperson said. “This has, of course, been a painful time for her family. So right now, she is focused on her two teenage daughters, and on continuing to heal.”
Joe Scarborough: A New Chapter with Mika
In 2017, just a year after her divorce, Mika announced that she was engaged to Joe Scarborough, the man she had been working alongside since 2007. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., in November 2018. Joe, who has five children from his previous marriages, brought his own family into the mix. His kids, Joey and Andrew from his marriage to Melanie Hinton, and Kate and Jack from his marriage to Susan Waren, have all become a part of Mika’s blended family.
