Kamala Harris’ Adorable Nieces Steal the Show in Backstage Rally Video

Kamala Harris’ great-nieces, Amara, 7, and Leela Ajagu, 5, captured hearts during a recent rally in the most adorable way.

The daughters of Kamala’s niece, author and entrepreneur Meena Harris, are fast becoming little style icons, and it’s easy to see why.

In a delightful backstage video that has since gone viral, the two young girls are seen rushing to give their “Aunty Kamala” a big, loving hug.

The video, posted by Meena on Instagram, was captioned simply, “Here for the hugs.” The post quickly garnered numerous comments, with many noting, “They love their aunty so much,” and another adding, “So adorable… they are the future of our country. She is fighting for them.”

This isn’t the first time Amara and Leela have charmed audiences with their style and affection. Back in 2021, the sisters made headlines by wearing matching faux-fur leopard-print coats at the inauguration of Kamala Harris, their great-aunt, who had just made history as the first woman, and the first Black and South Asian woman, to become Vice President of the United States.

These eye-catching coats, custom-made by the female-founded childrenswear brand iloveplum, were more than just a fashion statement—they were a tribute to Kamala Harris herself.

Meena proudly shared the story behind the coats on social media, explaining that they were designed to resemble a coat Kamala wore as a child, featured in a cherished family photo.

The coats were also a nod to the vice president’s roots, as they were stitched and sewn in Oakland, California—Kamala’s hometown.

“Special coats to look just like Auntie’s,” Meena wrote on Twitter, accompanying the message with the nostalgic family photo, which included a young Kamala, Meena’s mother Maya Harris, and their grandmother, Shyamala Gopalan.

The thoughtful design was so popular that iloveplum announced they would be making the coat available to the public, aptly naming it “The Kamala.” It’s evident that style and substance run deep in the Harris family, with the next generation already following in their trailblazing aunt’s footsteps.

Meena has been sharing glimpses of her family’s journey throughout Kamala’s historic rise, offering fans an intimate look at their excitement and pride.

Just before the inauguration, she posted an adorable snap of Amara and Leela bundled up in matching white puffer coats, paired with salmon-colored dresses and Doc Marten boots. The caption read, “They’re screaming ‘INAUGURAAAATIONNNNN’,” perfectly capturing the girls’ exuberance on such a monumental day.

In another moving post, Meena posed with her mother in front of the Capitol, a place that now holds even more significance for their family. The caption, “WE IN HERE AMERICA,” spoke volumes.