Rosario Dawson and Senator Cory Booker began dating in late 2018 and confirmed their relationship in March 2019.
Though Booker stands tall at 6ft 2 ½ (189.2 cm) and Dawson is 5ft 6 ¾ (169.5 cm), she often closed the height gap with stylish heels during public appearances. She wears a shoe size 9 (US).
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After more than two years together, including living in New Jersey during Booker’s 2020 presidential campaign, the couple amicably split in February 2022 but have remained friends.
Rosario Dawson elevates her sleek pinstripe blazer and wide-leg trousers with heels that minimize the height gap with 6ft 2½ Cory Booker at the Zombieland: Double Tap premiere (Credit: WENN / Avalon)
After meeting at Sarah Silverman’s party, the two have grown their relationship around a mutual love for giving back and investing in their communities and each other.
From Sesame Street to Style Icon
Rosario Dawson is an actress, producer, and activist who began her career as a child on Sesame Street before landing breakout roles in Kids, He Got Game, and Side Streets. With over 100 film and TV credits—including Rent, Men in Black II, Josie and the Pussycats, Clerks II, Jane the Virgin, and The Mandalorian—she has built a career marked by versatility and critical acclaim.
Reflecting on the glamour of red carpet life, Dawson once said, “I’m in high heels, I’m wearing a fabulous dress, people want me to just smile and talk about my movie because I only have three minutes, and that’s my job.” Her ability to balance Hollywood polish with outspoken activism continues to define her public presence.
Rosario Dawson channels early 2000s glamour in a silky red halter gown paired with matching open-toe heels adorned with rosettes at the Josie and the Pussycats premiere in Hollywood on April 9, 2001 (Credit: WENN)
Some of these awards include the Rising Star Award at the 2004 American Black Film Festival, the Satellite Award for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role, and the ShoWest Award for Supporting Actress of the Year.
She was born to Isabel Celeste, a 16-year-old mom, in New York City. Isabel is of Puerto Rican and Afro-Cuban descent. Rosario’s biological father was never in the picture.
Rosario Dawson, born on May 9, 1979, shares a close bond with her mother Isabel Celeste, a proud Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican woman who raised her as a single mom (Credit: PNP / WENN)
When Rosario was 6, she and her family lived as squatters in an abandoned East Village apartment. Eventually, the family would move to Texas.
To say that Rosario comes from humble beginnings would be an understatement. It makes sense that she has since dedicated a large part of her life to civic action and philanthropy.
Rosario Dawson keeps it casual in jeans, a white zip-up hoodie, and a printed headscarf while attending the 2005 Day of the Child event—reflecting her long-standing commitment to activism and community outreach (Credit: Dimitri Halkidis / WENN)
In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, Rosario shared some of her histories with community engagement, and Fallon asked her if she’d ever run for office.
I’ve been called ‘Senator Dawson’ actually, weirdly, for a lot of years, because I co-founded a voting organization, which is 15-years-old this year, Voto Latino. So, we’ve been doing voter registration and GOTV [Get out the vote], and census initiatives and even helped to co-found National Voter Registration Day, if any of you have heard of that, NVRD.
Rosario Dawson wears a tan-brown Max Mara Diana camel hair coat with a Carolina Herrera dress and Jimmy Choo boots for an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryan in New York City on October 14, 2021 (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Heels & Heart: Rosario and Cory Booker’s Love Story
Cory Booker is a U.S. Senator from New Jersey and a prominent member of the Democratic Party. He ran for the 2020 presidential nomination but withdrew before Joe Biden secured the nod.
Gayle King sparkles in embellished silver heels and a pleated aqua cocktail dress as she joins close friend Cory Booker—sharp in a classic tux—at TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People event on May 8, 2007, in New York City (Credit: Antonio Salvador/ WENN)
Raised in New Jersey, Cory Booker earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Stanford University before becoming a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and later graduating from Yale Law School.
He has served as a U.S. Senator since 2013 and is known for championing criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ rights, protections for Dreamers, and initiatives to combat food insecurity and environmental injustice. In a surprising twist revealed on Finding Your Roots, Booker discovered he’s a cousin of iconic drag performer RuPaul.
Senator Cory Booker speaks passionately at a press conference on Capitol Hill, flanked by fellow lawmakers as he addresses key issues including justice reform and equity in healthcare (Credit: MEGA / WENN)
Activism in Style: Voting, Fashion & Philanthropy
Rosario Dawson recalled on The Tonight Show how she met Cory Booker at Sarah Silverman’s annual rooftop party. “Sarah goes, ‘Cory Booker just texted me. He’s coming,’” Dawson said. “He walks in—tall, brilliant, amazing—and we ended up talking all night.” As the crowd thinned out, Booker finally asked how to contact her. “You’re one of the most brilliant men I’ve ever spoken to,” she replied. “I’m sure you can figure it out—it’s definitely not smoke signals.” He got her number that night—and the rest, as they say, is history.
It’s no surprise Rosario Dawson and Cory Booker hit it off—they bonded over their shared passion for community service and what Dawson affectionately called their “nerdy” sides during her Tonight Show appearance.
Booker, however, remembers things a bit differently. On RuPaul, he joked that their first meeting was actually at a campaign event for Ben Jealous, where Dawson gave him “serious shade.” It wasn’t until they crossed paths again months later—at Sarah Silverman’s rooftop party—that sparks finally flew, and Booker worked up the courage to ask for her number.
Fans loved seeing Rosario Dawson and Cory Booker together at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021, wearing matching face masks.
During a virtual appearance on The Tonight Show, Dawson revealed the masks were from her fashion label, Studio 189. She co-founded the brand in 2013 with Abrima Erwiah, inspired by a trip to the Congo. Based in New York and Ghana, the line celebrates African craftsmanship and social impact.
Rosario Dawson pairs wide-leg trousers with platform heels and a sharp pinstripe blazer, standing nearly eye-to-eye with Cory Booker at the Zombieland: Double Tap premiere in Los Angeles (Credit: Avalon / WENN)
Biden the Wingman: A Presidential Push for Love
Surprisingly, Rosario credits President Joe Biden as being her wingman. At one of the debates for the Democratic nominee nod, Biden, Booker, and Dawson all walked in together.
She shared with Jimmy Fallon, “It was really interesting, because, you know, we’re there, and they’re in full competition with each other at that moment, and he [Biden] walks over and pulls me aside to just say the most wonderful things about Cory. He’s very charming, he’s making his jokes, ‘I married up, I hope the same for him.’ It was very, very sweet. It said a lot about him and it said a lot about them as colleagues.”
Dawson identifies as an LGBTQ community member. She has previously been linked to several celebrities, including director Danny Boyle, actor Jason Lewis, and comedian Eric Andre.
Rosario Dawson keeps cozy in a long black coat while out with then-boyfriend Danny Boyle in New York City on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013 (Credit: TNYF / WENN)
She also dated director Quentin Tarantino and French DJ Mathieu Schreyer and was once spotted kissing her 300 co-star Gerard Butler. Eventually, she began a high-profile relationship with Senator Cory Booker, which lasted from 2018 to 2022.
Rosario Dawson leaves La Vida restaurant hand-in-hand with then-boyfriend Mathieu Schreyer, looking chic in a black coat, satin skirt, and classic black pumps after attending Quentin Tarantino’s party in Hollywood on February 9, 2010 (Credit: WENN)
Before his relationship with Dawson, Booker was romantically linked to Cleo Wade, Chanda Gibson, and Bianca Levin. He also shares a long-standing friendship with Gayle King.
Rosario Dawson wears a Kenzo x H&M Collection long-sleeve blouse (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN)
Making a Statement: Red Carpet & Runway Moments
It’s refreshing to see celebrities like Rosario Dawson in frontline campaigns. In October 2016, Kenzo x H&M made this electrifying woman the face of the new loud-and-proud collaboration line.
Rosario was spotted on the red carpet of the much-awaited Kenzo x H&M launch show in New York.
Rosario Dawson turns heads in bold pink zebra-striped sock boots and a colorful ruffled maxi skirt at the H&M x Kenzo launch in New York on October 20, 2016 (Credit: Dennis Van Tine / Future Image / WENN / Ivan Nikolov)
As expected, Kenzo x H&M dressed the gorgeous ambassador in straight-off-the-runway looks.
Rosario wore a long-sleeved button-down shirt with a printed pleated ruffle skirt. She finished her look with pink tiger-print boots that weirdly meshed well with her outfit and a scarf.
Rosario Dawson wears a quirky pair of tiger print boots from the Kenzo x H&M collaboration line (Credit: WENN)
In the campaign’s behind-the-scenes clip, Rosario talked about how style and fashion are some of the oldest forms of self-expression.
Rosario Dawson beams with excitement in the front row, flaunting her vibrant ruffled skirt and zebra-striped boots at the H&M x Kenzo runway show (Credit: WENN)
Rosario’s laid-back attitude becomes evident in the reel as she talks about buying a style of clothing in different colors. The actress concluded that a smile is everyone’s best accessory.
How do you like Rosario’s tiger print boots from Kenzo’s designer collaboration with the Swedish retailer H&M?
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Rosario Dawson’s Best Shoe Moments
Rosario Dawson consistently impresses with her bold and stylish footwear choices. Here are some of her most iconic looks:
Critics’ Choice Movie Awards: Casadei “Blade” Pumps
- Event: 2015 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards
- Outfit: Rosario stunned in a blue silk crepe one-shoulder gown from Vivienne Westwood.
- Footwear: She paired the gown with matching Casadei “Blade” pumps, showcasing her coordinated elegance.
- Read more: Rosario Dawson’s Sexy Blue Silk Crepe One-Shoulder Dress
UCLA Sustainability Gala: Salmon Pink Prada Pumps
- Event: 2016 UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Gala
- Outfit: Rosario wore a matching crop top and pencil skirt from Suno’s Spring 2016 collection.
- Footwear: She completed the look with salmon pink patent pumps from Prada, adding a pop of color to her ensemble.
- See more: Why Rosario Dawson Was Cast as Mandalorian’s Ahsoka Tano
Kenzo x H&M Collaboration: Tiger-Print Boots
- Event: Kenzo x H&M Launch Show in New York
- Outfit: Rosario embraced bold patterns with a long-sleeved button-down shirt and a printed pleated ruffle skirt.
- Footwear: She made a statement with pink tiger-print boots from the Kenzo x H&M collaboration line.
- Discover more: Rosario Dawson vs. Chloë Sevigny: Who Wore the Bold Kenzo x H&M Dress Better?
Classic Elegance: Black Patent Pumps
- Event: Evening Out in Los Angeles
- Outfit: Rosario chose a navy fit-and-flare dress with a black leather moto jacket.
- Footwear: She chose sleek black patent pumps, exemplifying timeless style.
- Explore her style: Rosario Dawson: Celebrating Puerto Rican, African-Cuban & Native American Heritage
These highlights showcase Rosario Dawson’s versatility and flair in footwear fashion, reflecting her status as a style icon.