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Chris Christie
September 6, 1962
Newark, New Jersey, US
64 Years Old
Virgo
Who Is Chris Christie?
Christopher James Christie is an American politician and lawyer, recognized for his robust public persona and decades of involvement in government service. He gained prominence through various roles, including prosecutor and executive, always maintaining a distinctive, assertive communication style.
His most significant entry into the national spotlight occurred with his election as the 55th Governor of New Jersey in 2009, a victory that drew widespread attention to his fiscally conservative platform and outspoken leadership.
Early Life and Education
Born in Newark, New Jersey, Christopher Christie was raised in Livingston, New Jersey, where his mother, Sondra A. Grasso, worked as a telephone receptionist and his father, Wilbur James Christie, was a certified public accountant.
He later attended Livingston High School, developing an early interest in politics that led him to the University of Delaware, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science. Christie then pursued legal studies, earning his Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1987.
Notable Relationships
A string of high-profile political positions has seen Christopher Christie supported by his wife, Mary Pat Foster Christie, whom he married in 1986. She was a successful investment banker, resigning from her Wall Street firm in 2015 to focus on family and his political ambitions.
The couple shares four children—Andrew, Sarah Anne, Patrick, and Bridget Christie—and their enduring partnership has remained a prominent and steady presence throughout Christie’s extensive public career.
Career Highlights
Christopher Christie’s political career significantly elevated when he served as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey from 2002 to 2008. During this tenure, he gained a reputation for aggressively prosecuting public corruption, securing over 130 convictions of state and local officials.
His election as the 55th Governor of New Jersey in 2009 marked another major milestone, where he implemented fiscal and education reforms, and notably led the state’s recovery efforts after Superstorm Sandy in 2012. Christie has since published best-selling books and now serves as a legal and political contributor for ABC News.
Signature Quote
“The greatness of America is in the American people. And what we need to do is get the government the hell out of the way and let the American people win once again.”