Zoë Kestan

Zoë Kestan (born c. 1993) She is the daughter of a lawyer and a saleswoman.

Career After graduating from RISD, Kestan returned to New York City and began working as a color mixer for artist Jeff Koons. Concurrently, she became active in Manhattan's nightlife scene, attending events at venues such as the Boom Boom Room and China Chalet. She later worked as a designer for the advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy. for decorative artist Elizabeth Hayt. She has since resumed participation in the creative community, including attending gallery events and collaborating on artistic projects. This meeting marked the beginning of an 11-month relationship, during which they frequently stayed in luxury hotels in New York and Los Angeles. During this time, Kestan witnessed Biden's struggles with substance use, including his crack cocaine addiction.

The relationship ended in late 2018. In the following years, Kestan provided testimony, under immunity, in legal proceedings involving Biden, including his federal trial, where her statements addressed his drug use and financial activities.

Kestan has publicly discussed the lasting impact of her relationship with Biden, noting the challenges it created for her personal and professional life. She has expressed a desire to move forward and reestablish herself outside the context of her past association with Biden.