- Born
- Birth nameGabrielle Dee Giffords
- Nickname
- Gabby
- Gabrielle Giffords was born on June 8, 1970 in Tucson, Arizona, USA. She has been married to Mark Kelly since November 10, 2007.
- SpouseMark Kelly(November 10, 2007 - present)
- ChildrenClaudia KellyClaire Kelly
- RelativesBruce Paltrow(Cousin)Jake Paltrow(Cousin)Gwyneth Paltrow(Cousin)Scott Kelly(Sibling)
- Second cousin of Gwyneth Paltrow and Jake Paltrow, whose father Bruce Paltrow was a first cousin of Giffords' father, Spencer.
- Democrat U.S. representative from Arizona (3 January 2007-25 January 2012).
- Survived an assassination attempt on 8 January 2011 in Tuscon, Arizona, when she was shot by Jared Lee Loughner at a public appearance. Giffords survived the attack; however, 6 people were killed and 13 were left wounded.
- Her husband, Mark Kelly, was an astronaut.
- Stepmother of husband Mark Kelly's two daughters, Claudia Kelly and Claire Kelly.
- We're gun owners, we support gun rights. but at the same time we've got to do everything to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill. It is not difficult to do that. This issue, like many others, has become very polarizing and political but we are trying to bring some balance to the debate in Washington.
- [at the TED talks, Vancouver 2014] It's been a long hard haul but I'm getting better. I am working hard. Lots of therapy - speech therapy, physical therapy and yoga, too. But my spirit is strong as ever. I am still fighting to make the world a better place. And you can too. Get involved with your community. Be a leader. Set an example. Be passionate. Be courageous. Be your best.
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