Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American politician and diplomat who has served in various significant roles, including the 67th United States Secretary of State, U.S. Senator representing New York, and First Lady of the U.S.

She was born to parents Hugh Rodham and Dorothy Howell. She grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, where her father's textile business provided the family with a comfortable income. Her parents' emphasis on hard work and academic excellence set high standards. She has two brothers, Hugh E. Rodham Jr. and Anthony Rodham.

Hillary Clinton graduated from Wellesley College in 1969 and from Yale Law School in 1973. After serving as a congressional legal counsel, she moved to Arkansas and, in 1975, married Bill Clinton, whom she had met at Yale. In 1977, Clinton co-founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.

Her political career is marked by many significant roles. She served as the First Lady of Arkansas when her husband, Bill Clinton, was the Governor of the state. Later, when Bill Clinton became the President of the United States, she served as the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001.

In 2001, she took office as a U.S. Senator from New York, a position she held until 2009. Subsequently, she served as the 67th United States Secretary of State in the administration of Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013.

In 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman to win a presidential nomination by a major U.S. political party and the first woman to win the popular vote for U.S. president.

Her lifestyle is marked by her commitment to public service and social justice. She has been an outspoken advocate for women's rights and has worked tirelessly to improve healthcare and education systems. Despite the challenges and scrutiny that come with being a public figure, she has remained resilient and focused on her mission.

Her most notable relationship is with her husband, Bill Clinton. They met in 1971 and have been married since 1975. Their daughter, Chelsea Clinton, was born in 1980. Hillary and Bill Clinton's marriage has been the subject of public attention since he first announced a run for the presidency in 1991. Despite the scrutiny and the revelations that came from it, the Clintons have remained married to this day.

Hillary Clinton has received numerous awards and honors throughout her life. Some of the notable ones include being named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1983, receiving Grammy Awards in 1996 and 1997 for Best Spoken Word Album or Non-Musical Album for "It Takes a Village", and being inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2005.