Sen. Tim Scott is engaged to be married — months after he and his mystery girlfriend went public following intense speculation and growing curiosity about the Republican’s love life.
The 58-year-old caused a frenzy when he brought his blonde gal pal, Mindy Noce, 47, out on stage at the third GOP primary presidential debate in Miami on Nov. 8.
Scott, who reps the Palmetto State, announced his engagement to Noce on Jan. 21 in a short and sweet social media post that showed the moment he got down on one knee at a Kiawah Island beach in South Carolina to ask the interior designer to marry him.
“She said YES,” Scott tweeted. “Mindy, thank you for making me the luckiest man in the world.”
He also cited Proverbs 18:22 in the Bible: “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”
Here’s what we know so far about Scott’s flame:
Who is Mindy Noce?
Noce, 47, is a mom-of three who lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
She works as an interior designer for the Charleston-based Atlantic Properties of Lowcountry real estate firm, according to her online company bio.
Noce, who is an avid runner and tennis enthusiast, is a self-described “mover-and-shaker with a creative eye and love for people.”
What’s her background?
Noce studied at the College of Charleston where she majored in Health Science, her company bio says.
She has lived in Charleston ever since graduation but was first introduced to the area while watching her three older brothers play football at The Citadel.
Noce has divided her time between the coastal enclave of Isle of Palms and Charleston’s Daniel Island for almost 20 years.
She has previously been described by Scott as “a lovely Christian girl.”
Past relationships and family life
It’s unclear how old Noce’s three children are.
No details were immediately available about her past relationships, or who the father of her children is.
Does she have a social media presence?
Noce’s Instagram feed is filled with photos of her interior design work, as well as group shots with colleagues.
She hasn’t posted any photos of her kids or family on her account.
What is her history with Tim Scott?
Before Scott introduced Noce to the country back in November, the senator had only teased that he was “dating a lovely Christian girl” that he’d met through a friend from church.
In an in-depth piece on Scott’s love life in September 2023, the Washington Post reported the pair had hit it off while using an app to study the Bible together.
They also played pickleball, had gone on a date to the zoo and dined out together, the outlet added.
At the time, a tight-lipped Scott kept his girlfriend’s identity secret, saying: “I can’t imagine dragging her onto the campaign trail unless I have the intention of marrying her.
“I hope that happens, to be honest with you,” he added.
