Liz Cheney’s Personal Life: Siblings, Parents, Husband, Kids, Other Family, and Dating History
Liz Cheney was born in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 28, 1966. She is the eldest daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney and former Second Lady Lynne Cheney.
Cheney’s early life was marked by academic excellence and political involvement. She was a top student at McLean High School in Virginia, where she was also a cheerleader. She went on to graduate from Colorado College with a degree in English, where she also wrote her senior thesis on “The Evolution of Presidential War Powers.”
Siblings
Liz Cheney has also two younger sisters, Mary and Ann.
- Mary Cheney is a businesswoman and LGBTQ rights advocate. She is the former CEO of the American Council on Capital Formation, a business-oriented think tank. She is also the co-founder of the Equality Project, an organization that works to advance the equality of LGBTQ people.
- Ann Cheney is a lawyer and former political aide. She is a partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins. She previously served as the staff director for the House Republican Conference.
Parents
Liz Cheney’s parents are former vice president Dick Cheney and former Second Lady Lynne Cheney.
- Dick Cheney was vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He is a former U.S. Representative from Wyoming and a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
- Lynne Cheney also served as the Second Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. She is a former author and television commentator. She is also the former chair of the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank.
Husband
Liz Cheney is married to Philip Perry. Philip Perry is an attorney and a former lobbyist. He is also the son of former U.S. Secretary of Defense William J. Perry.
Boyfriend
Liz Cheney has not been publicly linked to any boyfriends.
Kids
Liz Cheney has five children with her husband, Philip Perry. Their names are Grace, Kate, Sam, Philip, and Natalie.
Other Family
Liz Cheney is close to her extended family, including her aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Her grandfather, Robert H. Vincent, was also a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Dating History
Liz Cheney has not been publicly linked to anyone other than her husband.
Liz Cheney has said that she is very grateful for her family and that they are her biggest supporters.
