Sarah Palin was crushed after her 27-year role model marriage ended by email, now she’s found love again

Sarah Palin rose from small-town Alaska roots to national fame in 2008 as John McCain’s running mate, becoming one of the most recognizable figures in American politics. A former sport standout and TV reporter, she made history in 2006 as Alaska’s youngest and first female governor while raising five children with her husband Todd, known publicly as the quiet but steady “First Dude.”

Behind the political spotlight, the family endured intense scrutiny, including personal challenges that played out publicly. In 2019, after more than 30 years of marriage, Todd Palin filed for divorce, marking a painful turning point in a relationship long seen as a pillar of her image. In recent years, Palin’s story has drawn as much attention for personal upheaval as for her political legacy.