Kamala Harris’ Stepdaughter Ella Emhoff Says Rumors of Mental Breakdown and Hospitalization Are ‘Not True’

Ella Emhoff is denying rumors about her mental health.

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Kamala Harris’ stepdaughter, 25, reacted to rumors having a mental breakdown and getting hospitalized after the 2024 presidential election with an impassioned post on her Instagram Stories.

"Ok, I’m just gonna go out and say it," she wrote on top of a mirror selfie. "There’s a rumor about me having a mental breakdown and getting checked into a hospital. Not true."

Emhoff continued, "Also f--- you if you’re out there spreading that."

The fashion designer addressed the emotional photos of her that circulated after Harris delivered her Nov. 6 concession speech.

"There’s nothing wrong with showing emotion and crying," she added. "Anyone who says there is probably needs a good cry."

Emhoff emphasized that she has "struggled with my mental health my whole life and I’m not ashamed." She concluded the post by mentioning her dog: “I've literally just been here playing fetch with Jerry.”

The post included a mirror selfie of Emhoff wearing baggy jeans and a cropped white T-shirt as Jerry looked up at the blue dog toy in her hand.

The same day, Emhoff’s mother Kerstin, who welcomed Ella with ex-husband Douglas Emhoff in 1999, called the rumor "MAGA bs" on X in reference to supporters of president-elect Donald Trump. 

"Leave my kids alone," the mother of two wrote. "Ella is doing great and spending a lovely day with her mom! Having the ability to show your emotions is something we should all hope for. It’s ok to not feel great right now."

Kerstin added: "We aren’t letting anyone break our family down."

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On Wednesday, Nov. 6, Harris, 60, addressed the nation at Howard University in Washington, D.C., after Trump, 78, surpassed the 270 Electoral College votes needed to secure the presidential victory.

"Let me say, my heart is full today," the Democratic nominee said in her speech. "Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country, and full of resolve. The outcome of this election is not what we wanted, not what we fought for, not what we voted for. But hear me when I say, hear me when I say, the light of America's promise will always burn bright."