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Candy Carson
There's a saying, "Behind every successful man, there is a woman." And Ben Carson, a pioneer in the field of neurosurgery, credits his success to his mother and his wife. Today we will be talking about his wife, who is none other than Candy Carson.
Lacena Candy Rustin Carson is an American author, businesswoman, and a former concert violinist. She is an accomplished woman herself who sat behind the spotlight and supported her family.
Candy and Ben's Married Life
Candy has been married to her husband, Ben Carson, since 1975. She first met her future partner while studying at Yale University in the 1970s. As of now, the couple has been married for 40 years. Ben is currently the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
As mentioned, Candy is a former concert violinist. During her husband's bid for president in 2016, Carson performed the National Anthem during the campaign. At the time, she was active, making frequent public ap Ben carson wife.