The super supportive wife of Neil Gorsuch, Marie Louise has made the news headlines on several occasions as a result of the endless support and love she has shown her husband who has never been shy of acknowledging her publicly. Marie has always been present during her husband’s inaugural ceremonies at different points in his career and has stood by his side for decades they have been together. Although Gorsuch’s beginning wasn’t all that rosy, Marie Louise never doubted his potential as he has so much cited about her sacrifices and open-heartedness which have contributed to where their family is today. Read on, as we unravel more facts about the wife of the US Supreme Court Justice and details about her family.

Who is Marie Louise?

Neil Gorsuch’s wife was born as Marie Louise Burleston to her parents, Byran and Prudence Burleston in Henley-on-Thames, the United Kingdom in 1968. She was raised alongside her elder brother, Richard in a religious home as they attended the Church of England while growing up. Marie Louise completed her basic education from more than one school, which includes St. Marcus Wantage and the Abbey School situated in Reading and Rupert Housh School located in Hensley. She also graduated from the University of Oxford, where she got a Bachelor’s degree in History and Philosophy.

Although much has not been disclosed about Marie’s career, she has been publicly known for the unequivocal supportive roles she has played in the career of her husband. In 2006, she was at the side of her husband during the inaugural ceremony of Gorsuch as a Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. Likewise, in 2017, Marie Louise couldn’t afford to miss the swearing-in ceremony of her husband as a United States Supreme Court Justice. Following her impeccable support, her husband has stated that he couldn’t have made it to that level without her courage and love.

Facts About Their Daughters & Family

1. Marie Louise’s Marriage

While still in the university, Marie met her now-husband, Neil Gorsuch on a blind date in 1995 as both attended the same university. Following the inception of a loving relationship after the date, the pair moved on to seal their love with a nuptial bond in 1996. The marriage ceremony was held at St. Nicholas’ Church located in Henley-on-Thames, Britain. Soon after, the couple relocated to Virginia where they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Emma in the year 1999. Two years later, Marie gave birth to her second daughter, Belinda. Louise and her husband are still waxing strong together as a couple and have been married for over two decades and counting.

2. Her Daughter’s Supportive Roles

Marie’s daughters have been publicly acknowledged by their father on different occasions. In 2017, during Neil Gorsuch’s televised press conference as a Supreme Court Justice in Washington DC, the doting father of two gave a shout-out to his daughters who couldn’t make it to the occasion as they watched from their home in Colorado.

Similarly, Gorsuch also acknowledged Emma and Belinda alongside his wife in his book entitled, “The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia,” as he thanked them for the constant love and attention he has received throughout the course of his career. Interestingly, Marie’s daughters were also seen helping their father out with his Judge’s robes during his swearing-in ceremony in 2006.

3. Her Husband’s New Appointment

Aside from his roles as a Supreme Court Justice, Marie’s husband was announced as the chairman of the board of the National Constitutional Center in May 2019. He has also been associated with other professional associations like the Republican National Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, and many others. Following his remarkable services to the Department of Justice, Gorsuch has been a recipient of the Edward J. Randolph Award, as well as the Harry S. Truman Foundation’s Stevens Award.

4. Her Mother-in-Law Was an Attorney

Marie Louise’s mother-in-law, Anne Irene Gorsuch Burford was a known attorney and politician. She served as the first female administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Ronald Reagan between 1981 and 1983. However, from 1976 to 1980 she was a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 12th District. She authored a book about her experiences as a politician in 1996 entitled, “Are You Tough Enough?” Unfortunately, she died from cancer at the age of 62 in Aurora Colorado, in 2004.

5. Marie Louise’s Hobbies

According to Marie Louise’s close friends, she enjoys spending her leisure time on horseback riding and skiing. She also assists her husband in the breeding of horses, goats, and chickens. Her husband, on the other hand, enjoys fly fishing and going on ski trips with colleagues and friends.