Sergey Brin Wife, Children and Family
Sergey Brin is not reported to be married as of November 2026. He was married to Anne Wojcicki, co-founder of 23andMe, from 2007 to 2015, and to the lawyer and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan from 2018 to 2023 1. He has three children: two with Wojcicki and a daughter with Shanahan. Since 2024 he has appeared in public with his partner Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto 12.
Is Sergey Brin married?
Sergey Brin is not reported to be married as of November 2026. He has been married twice 1.
| Spouse | Married | Ended | Who they are |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Wojcicki | May 2007, in the Bahamas | Divorce final June 2015 | Biotech analyst; co-founder of the genetics company 23andMe 1 |
| Nicole Shanahan | 7 Nov 2018 | Separated Dec 2021; divorce final 2023 | Lawyer and legal-tech entrepreneur 1 |
Brin and Wojcicki announced in August 2013 that they were living apart 1. His divorce from Shanahan followed their separation in December 2021; The Wall Street Journal reported an alleged affair as a factor, which those involved denied 1.
Sergey Brin’s partner
Since at least March 2024 Brin has appeared at public events with Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto, a wellness coach, including events at the White House 2. They are not reported to be married.
How many children does Sergey Brin have?
Sergey Brin has three children, according to public reporting 1:
| Mother | Children | Born |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Wojcicki | A son and a daughter | Late 2008 and late 2011 1 |
| Nicole Shanahan | A daughter | Late 2018 1 |
Following our editorial policy, we do not publish their names or pictures.
Who are Sergey Brin’s parents?
| Parent | Who they are |
|---|---|
| Mikhail (Michael) Brin | His father. A mathematician who studied at Moscow State University and became a mathematics professor at the University of Maryland 1 |
| Eugenia Brin | His mother. Also a Moscow State graduate, she worked as a researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. She had Parkinson’s disease, which led Sergey to fund research into it. The University of Maryland published a notice of her death 1 |
The family emigrated from the Soviet Union in 1979 to escape antisemitism. His father lost his job after they applied to leave 1.
Family members in Sergey Brin’s business
- The Wojcicki family: Google’s first office was the Menlo Park garage of Susan Wojcicki, Anne’s sister, who later ran YouTube 1.
- Anne Wojcicki: Her company, 23andMe, received early backing linked to Google and Brin 1.
- His mother: Her Parkinson’s diagnosis shaped Brin’s largest philanthropy; in 2008 he gave to the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she was treated 1.
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