Amanda Gorman wowed the crowd once again as she recited her new poem, “This Sacred Scene,” at the DNC on August 21, 2024. She wrote it imagining what lies ahead in the future after President Joe Biden declared he wouldn’t run for re-election. The 26-year-old revealed she infused her poem with a touch of cosmic wonder after a space discussion with astronaut Mike Barratt.
Following her latest performance, the curiosity surrounding Amanda’s personal life has increased as well. Many fans want to learn about the special someone in the poet’s romantic life. Is she currently in a relationship? Let’s find out.
Behind the Scenes of Amanda Gorman’s Love Life: Meet Carmine Spena, Prada’s Talent Relations Head
Amanda Gorman appears to be dating Carmine Spena for the last few years. Her boyfriend is the Head of Talent Relations PR and Special Projects at Prada Group in Milan, where he has worked for over a decade. The couple reportedly crossed paths at Milan Fashion Week in 2019, where Spena was a big help in connecting Gorman with the event.
Despite appearing publicly on numerous occasions, Spena and Gorman are both pretty private people when it comes to their relationship, preferring not to give too much away. The two only share glimpses on social media, fueling rumors of their budding romance.
Before joining Prada, Spena was an intern at Vogue Italia and started his career in fashion as a PR Assistant for the America’s Cup in 2012. He often shares his photography on Instagram, capturing everything from beautiful landscapes to cool architectural shots in his own unique style.
Amanda and Carmine’s social posts include birthday messages and playful comments. On the occasion of Spena’s birthday, Gorman shared a series of adorable pictures along with a beautiful caption. She wrote,
Happy bdday to the Icon that is @carminespena 🎉🥳 You have been my door into the fashion world and a proud mama hen and I love you for it. Here’s to another great year with you shining in the world 💛💛💛
It’s not difficult to deduce that Amanda and Carmine share a close and affectionate relationship. They do not seem to be married, yet, but Carmine is almost like her husband already. In an IG post from April 2023, Carmine teased with the caption, “Gonna tell my mom this is our honeymoon.” It looks like a wedding could be on the cards in the near future.
Amanda Gorman rose to fame after her “The Hill We Climb” performance at the inauguration ceremony of US President Joe Biden in 2021. She made history as the youngest inaugural poet, and Spena subsequently took to LinkedIn to state how proud he was of her, writing:
When I first met Amanda in Milan, thanks to her talent, intelligence and kindness I knew that she was bound for greatness. Two years later, she is not only making history as the youngest inaugural poet ever, she is also an example to all the future generations that anything is possible.
Spena went on to add he was delighted that he got to share this historical, notable experience with Amanda Gorman thanks to Prada.
This Sacred Scene: Amanda Gorman’s Emotional and Hopeful DNC Performance
Amanda Gorman lit up the stage at the Democratic National Convention with her poem “This Sacred Scene,” where her growth as a poet was evident. She was understandably a bit nervous but simultaneously couldn’t hide her excitement while performing in front of a live audience in such a massive stadium.
Gorman’s poem reimagined the American dream, evoking a variety of feelings and emotions from the crowd. The 26-year-old poet says hope is a daily practice and not just a buzzword. She believes it’s rooted in both joy and struggle. She’s quite confident that Kamala Harris will win the election and create history. But even if she doesn’t win, she reckons this campaign will inspire future changemakers.
