Who is Alexis Lewis? All about Senator Cory Booker's fiancée going viral for 'uncanny' resemblance to his ex, Rosario Dawson

Congratulations are in order for Senator Cory Booker, as the senior United States senator from New Jersey, recently announced his engagement with fiancée, Alexis Lewis. Although it indeed is a joyous occasion for the couple, the soon-to-be-wedded, the internet has found a ‘typical ick’ to their story!What is it?Social media is buzzing, noticing Lewis’ “uncanny” resemblance to Booker’s ex, actress Rosario Dawson!Before jumping on the bandwagon that started from a blind date and has arrived at the dreamy beach proposal, let’s get to know Alexis Lewis better – the woman who captured Cory Booker’s heart!

Who is Alexis Lewis?

Senator Cory Booker might be a well-known and talked-about politician in the US, hailing from the Democratic Party, holding the seat in New Jersey for well over a decade as the first African-American US senator from New Jersey, but his fiancée isn’t any less!

An alumnus of the prestigious Sidwell Friends School, Alexis Lewis is a proud bachelor's degree holder in marketing from New York University.

She then went on to earn an MBA in Hospitality and Real Estate Development from Cornell University’s prestigious SC Johnson College of Business.Lewis is a rising star in the real estate investment world, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Investments at Brasa Capital Management. Previously, she made her mark in public service as the Economic Policy Manager for the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Economic Development.

During her stint, she helped drive commercial development in South LA and co-led the Mayor’s Evolve Entertainment Fund, a partnership blending public and private efforts to boost the local scene.No wonder when she met Booker, their paths converged!

When Cory met Alexis

Booker and Lewis’ love story began in May 2024 on a blind date set up by a mutual friend. Sparks flew, and they quickly grew close, deciding to move in together in Washington, D.C.,

where they now share a home.The couple became more open about their relationship this summer. Booker once shared how Alexis asked him to open his TikTok “For You” page on a date, only to discover his love for food and animal videos, which made him hold his breath in delight. The US Senator revealed that those small, quirky details like these made their bond relatable and sweet.So this year, during the Senate’s August recess, Booker decided to pop the question! He turned a surprise beachside proposal into reality in Hawaii.

He shared photos of himself down on one knee, both decked in leis, with Alexis showing off her new ring. Calling Lewis his “partner, best friend, and now fiancée,” Booker added how she is “one of the greatest unearned blessings of my life!” Booker also shared how she helped him find deeper grounding and joy.However, it didn’t take long for the internet sleuths to make memes out of those moments!Immediately after the announcement, social media lit up with comments about Alexis’s resemblance to Booker’s ex, Rosario Dawson, whom he dated from 2019 to 2022. Fans even flooded the post with playful remarks like, “You definitely have a type… literally thought she was Rosario!” and “Could be sisters!”

The past that comes flooding back

Dawson and Booker first crossed paths at a political fundraiser for a mutual friend in the summer of 2018. Though sparks didn't fly right away, months later, the two reconnected at an event where Booker asked for Dawson's phone number. They began dating in October 2018 and confirmed their relationship in March 2019.After dating for almost three years, they parted ways in 2022.