Tim Walz’s Daughter Hope Embraces Lace and Lilies in Self-Portrait Dress Onstage at 2024 Democratic National Convention

Hannah Malach

22 August 2024 at 11:18 am·2-min read

Hope Walz made an ethereal entrance at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night in Chicago. The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was accompanied by her mother, Gwen, and brother Gus.

Hope selected a lilac Self-Portrait midi dress overlaid with floral lace. Her pastel frock also featured a round neckline, short sleeves, a flared skirt and a matching belt. Self-Portrait, founded by Han Chong, recently announced that it would expand its offerings, debuting jewelry in July.

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The 23-year-old accessorized with tan peep-toe clogs and layered bracelets, wearing her dirty blond tresses in a side part.

DNC CHICAGO, IL AUGUST 21, 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives his daughter Hope a hug during the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, IL. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images), purple lilac self-portrait lace dress and brown clogs shoes — Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his daughter Hope during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21 in Chicago.

During the DNC, Tim accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for vice president. The governor’s rousing speech highlighted his political track record, including protections for reproductive rights in Minnesota, adding that his daughter was conceived through IVF.

“It took Gwen and I years, but we had access to fertility treatments. And when our daughter was born, we named her Hope,” Walz said.

Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz with wife Gwen and children Gus and Hope on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, lilac, floral, lace, self-portrait dress — Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz with wife Gwen and children Gus and Hope on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21.

“Hope, Gus and Gwen, you are my entire world, and I love you,” he added. “I’m letting you in on how we started a family because this is a big part about what this election is about. Freedom.”

Following his address, Hope, Gus and Gwen joined the politician onstage. Gwen, a longtime school teacher, coordinated with her husband in a navy ensemble. She sported a long-sleeved crepe Badgley Mischka coat dress featuring a fitted V-neck bodice and pleated details along the waistline and skirt. She also added on matching suede pumps and dangle earrings.

Tim met Gwen when they were starting out as teachers in Alliance, Neb. They married in 1994, welcoming their children in 2001 and 2006, respectively.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention is taking place in Chicago and concludes on Thursday. Delegates from all 50 states and U.S. territories are gathering to formally nominate Harris as the Democratic candidate for president and Tim Walz as the candidate for the office of vice president.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz celebrates with his daughter Hope, son Gus and wife Gwen during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21 in Chicago, lilac, floral, lace, self-portrait dress — Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz celebrates with his daughter Hope, son Gus and wife Gwen during the third day of the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21 in Chicago.

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