Following more than two decades together, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his longtime partner Diana Taylor officially married during an intimate ceremony at their Manhattan residence on Monday, November 9. The private wedding event took place at their Upper East Side home, with close relatives in attendance, including the former mayor's daughters, Emma and Georgina.
Representatives for Bloomberg confirmed the union through an official statement, marking a new chapter for the couple whose relationship spans over 26 years. The pair initially crossed paths during a Citizens Budget Commission meeting, where a chance seating arrangement brought them together just as Bloomberg was launching his inaugural mayoral campaign.
Who is Diana Taylor?
Diana Taylor is a prominent corporate and civic leader who served as the superintendent of banking for New York State during the administration of former Governor George E. Pataki. Throughout Bloomberg's tenure leading New York City, she frequently stood by his side at official functions and civic gatherings at City Hall. Her extensive leadership background also includes her appointment as the chair of the board of directors for the New York City Ballet in 2021.
During Bloomberg's 2020 presidential campaign, Taylor actively championed his candidacy, notably speaking at a "Women for Mike" rally in Texas. At the time, she publicly addressed historical criticisms regarding past remarks made by Bloomberg, urging critics to contextualize comments from decades prior and highlighting his evolution on workplace culture.
What is the couple's history?
Michael Bloomberg, a billionaire businessman and philanthropist, served three consecutive terms leading New York City before launching a national presidential bid in 2020. Prior to his long-term relationship with Taylor, Bloomberg was married to Susan Brown from 1976 until their separation in 1993. Over the course of his extensive career in public service and business, he has also been politically adaptable, shifting party affiliations while maintaining a heavy presence in American political philanthropy and civic funding.
The private ceremony brings a milestone conclusion to a relationship that has endured for over a quarter of a century, uniting two prominent figures of New York's civic and philanthropic spheres.