Jessica Mulroney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jessica Mulroney
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Mulroney at a Canadian Film Centre gala in 2012
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Jessica Brownstein
March 14, 1980 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | McGill University |
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| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | John Brownstein (brother) Brian Mulroney (father-in-law) Mila Mulroney (mother-in-law) Caroline Mulroney (sister-in-law) |
Jessica Mulroney, born Jessica Brownstein on March 14, 1980, is a Canadian fashion stylist and marketing expert. She is known for her work helping people choose clothes and for her appearances on TV shows like Good Morning America and CityLine. She also hosted her own show called I Do, Redo. Jessica is a big supporter of Canadian fashion designers and has written for Wedding Vacations magazine.
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Early Life and Education
Jessica Mulroney grew up in Westmount, Quebec. Her family is Jewish. Her father is Stephen Brownstein, and her mother is Veronica Coleman. Her brother, John Brownstein, is a professor at Harvard University. Jessica's great-grandfather, Benjamin Brownstein, started a well-known shoe company called Browns Shoes.
She attended Miss Edgar's and Miss Cramp's School, where she received a scholarship. After high school, she went to McGill University. She earned a degree in industrial relations from the university.
Career Highlights
Early in her career, Jessica and her sister Elizabeth helped distribute lingerie brands like La Perla. Jessica Mulroney became a well-known fashion stylist. She helped many famous people choose their outfits for important events.
Styling for Public Figures
In 2015, Jessica styled clothes for Sophie Grégoire Trudeau. Sophie was the wife of Justin Trudeau, who is the Prime Minister of Canada. Jessica and her husband, Ben Mulroney, were close friends with the Trudeaus. Also in 2015, Jessica helped Meghan Markle pick out a wedding dress for her character, Rachel Zane, on the TV show Suits. Later, in 2019, Jessica styled Mindy Kaling for several events, including the Oscars red carpet. She also worked as a stylist for the famous singer Shania Twain.
Television and Brand Work
In 2014, Jessica started working as a bridal consultant for Kleinfeld Bridal, which is part of Hudson's Bay Company. Her role grew to include public relations, social media, and events. She also became a spokesperson for their CORE Life brand. Jessica was a regular guest stylist on the TV show CityLine and appeared on Breakfast Television Toronto. In 2019, ABC hired her as a style contributor. In 2020, she hosted a reality TV series called I Do, Redo on CTV. On this show, couples renewed their wedding vows. She also writes regularly for Wedding Magazine. Jessica is a strong supporter of the fashion industry in Canada.
Public Incident
In June 2020, Jessica Mulroney was involved in a public disagreement. A black brand marketer named Sasha Exeter posted a video online. Exeter said that Mulroney had treated her unfairly after Exeter asked social media influencers to support black people. Mulroney later apologized publicly. After this incident, Mulroney lost her contracts with Hudson's Bay, ABC, Cityline, and CTV. Her TV series I Do, Redo was canceled. Following this, her husband also left his job at etalk.
Charity Work
Jessica Mulroney helped start a charity called The Shoebox Project for Shelters. She co-founded it with her sisters-in-law, Caroline Mulroney, Katy, and Vanessa Mulroney. This charity helps homeless and at-risk women by providing them with shoeboxes filled with gifts and necessities. In 2020, after the public incident, Jessica stepped down from her role in the project.
Personal Life
On October 30, 2008, Jessica Brownstein married Ben Mulroney. Ben is the oldest son of Brian Mulroney, who was a former Prime Minister of Canada, and Mila Mulroney. Jessica and Ben have three children together.
Jessica Mulroney was considered a close friend of Meghan Markle, who is now the Duchess of Sussex. They met in 2011 when Meghan was working in Toronto. In 2018, Jessica and her husband attended Meghan's wedding to Prince Harry. Their children were also part of the wedding as page boys and a flower girl. During the public incident in 2020, Jessica mentioned her friendship with Meghan.
