Melissa Cohen is a South African social activist and documentary filmmaker famously known as the wife of Hunter Biden and daughter–in–law of current President of the USA, Joe Biden.
Early life
Melissa was born on 15th October 1986 to her parents Zoe Cohen and Lee Cohen in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is of mixed ethnicity and holds South African nationality but now after her marriage, she holds American nationality by naturalization. Melissa belongs to a liberal and tight-knit family who have liberal sympathies and are devoted Jews.
Melissa Cohen’s early life adds an unusual and often overlooked layer to her story. As described by Hunter Biden, she spent about a year in a children’s home as a toddler before being adopted by a Jewish family in South Africa. She grew up in a household with three brothers, which shaped her upbringing and sense of identity.
Cohen is also described as highly multilingual, reportedly fluent in five languages, including Italian and Hebrew. Beyond modeling, she has been portrayed as someone with broader creative and social ambitions. Hunter has referred to her as an “activist” and an aspiring documentary filmmaker, suggesting an interest in storytelling and global issues.
Her personal life before meeting Hunter was also eventful. She was briefly married to Los Angeles-based Jason Landver and later spent two years in another relationship that ended shortly before she met Hunter. In fact, their relationship began at a transitional moment in her life—she had just returned from visiting her brother to recover from that breakup on the very day of their first date.
Melissa Cohen Career
Melissa Cohen has had a relatively low-key but varied career, shaped by creative interests and social causes rather than a single high-profile profession. She began her professional journey in modeling, working with agencies in both South Africa and the United States.
While she did not become a mainstream fashion figure, modeling helped her build connections and establish herself after moving abroad. Beyond modeling, Cohen has been described—particularly by Hunter Biden—as an activist.
Her interests reportedly include environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and humanitarian issues. Though she has not led large public campaigns, she has supported causes aligned with these values.
She has also expressed ambitions in the creative field, especially as an aspiring documentary filmmaker. This reflects her interest in storytelling and global issues, combining her activism with media. However, as of now, there are no widely known or released major documentary projects under her name.
Melissa Cohen Biography |
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| Real Name | Melissa Cohen |
| Birth Date | 1989 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 32 Years |
| Birth Place | South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Profession | Wildlife Enthusiast |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Cancer |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimetres – 168 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 55 kg – in Pounds – 121 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 7.5 (U.S.) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | Lee Cohen |
| Mother | Zoe Cohen |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Brother | Garyn Cohen |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | Not Known |
| College | Not Known |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affair | No |
| Is she a Lesbian? | No |
| Husband? | Hunter Biden |
| Children | Beau Biden Jr. |
Personal life
Melissa Cohen is known to be a divorcee. She was earlier married in 2012 to a man named Jason Landver. She did not have any children with him and the marriage was short-lived. Later in April 2019, she met Hunter Biden and started dating him. The two dated for mere two weeks before getting Married. She got married to Hunter in May 2019 in Los Angeles.
Hunter says that he instantly fell in love with Melissa and falls more in love every day. Melissa is Hunter’s second wife after his divorce from Kathleen Buhle. Recently, amidst the coronavirus lockdowns in March 2020, the couple gave birth to a son in Los Angeles whom they named Beau Biden Jr in memory of Hunter’s brother who died in 2015. Beau became a fifth child of Hunter.
Melissa Cohen Net Worth
Melissa is a successful filmmaker and also a businesswoman as she owns the company Tribal world. She has made the fortune of wealth through her profession. She lives a lavish and luxurious lifestyle from her earning along with husband’s income. Her exact income has not been released yet but her estimated net worth as of 2021 is around $1 million majorly sourced by her film-making career and her business.
Trivia
- Melissa and hunter both share matching tattoos.
- She is a wildlife enthusiast.
- According to her brother Garyn, she is a champion in nature conservation and the environment as well as in helping unprivileged people from all walks of life. He also called her a remarkable, intelligent, and beautiful soul.
- Cohen has a tattoo of “shalom” which means peace in Hebrew on her bicep.
- Melissa was a supporter of former President Obama.
