Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Riley Roberts Reportedly Split After Longtime Relationship

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on social media that she is freezing her eggs, which led to public scrutiny and questions about her private life, including her relationship with Riley Roberts. Reports indicate that Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts split approximately 18 months ago, two years after their engagement. A spokesperson for Ocasio-Cortez did not respond to requests for comment regarding the split. When approached by a reporter, Ocasio-Cortez stated, "I don’t comment on my private life—thank you." The couple was last seen together at the Met Gala in 2021. Ocasio-Cortez and Roberts met as students at Boston University and developed their relationship through debate events. In a previous interview, Ocasio-Cortez reflected on how their relationship evolved as she transitioned from working as a waitress to becoming a public figure. She emphasized the importance of discussing reproductive health issues in the current political climate during a recent interview on ABC News.