Ashley Biden, daughter of former President Joe Biden, made a significant move on August 10, 2025, by sharing an Instagram story that hinted at the end of her 13-year marriage to Dr. Howard Krein. The Instagram post, followed by a formal divorce filing, quickly attracted public attention and sparked widespread reactions on social media.
The Instagram Story and Public Reaction
The Instagram story featured a photo of a man and a woman holding hands, with the caption, “My husband and his girlfriend holding hands ❤️.” According to various news outlets, the photo showed Dr. Krein and an unidentified blonde woman walking hand-in-hand, with their faces not visible in the shot. The photo stirred curiosity, as the identities of the individuals were not immediately confirmed.
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Along with the image, Ashley added a clip of the Notorious B.I.G. song “Another,” featuring Lil’ Kim. The lyrics, “What do you do when your man is untrue? Do you cut the sucker off and find someone new?” seemed to underscore the emotion behind the post.
Although the story was deleted shortly after it was uploaded, the impact had already been made. Later that same day, Ashley filed for divorce in Philadelphia Court, confirming the end of her marriage to the 58-year-old plastic surgeon. The divorce filing, confirmed by multiple outlets including People and The Philadelphia Inquirer, drew attention to the couple’s personal life and made headlines.
Public Reaction on Social Media
The Instagram post quickly spread across social media, leading to a range of reactions from the public. On Instagram, some followers expressed sympathy, while others criticized the situation. Comments like “Sad,” “Messy,” and “Savage” reflected the divided opinions surrounding the divorce. One Instagram user wrote, “He too threw away a diamond 💎 & picked up a rock 🪨,” while others offered more emotional responses, like, “That’s awful.”
On X (formerly Twitter), reactions were similar. Some users questioned whether Ashley’s actions were driven by revenge, while others expressed sadness for her, with one saying, “I feel bad for Ashley… a haunted soul. I hope she figures it all out.”
The Divorce Filing
Ashley Biden’s filing for divorce was confirmed by her representative. On August 11, she submitted the paperwork to Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas, officially ending her marriage. As part of the transition, Ashley also posted a story of herself walking through a park, giving a thumbs-up, with Beyoncé’s song “Freedom” playing in the background. She also shared a quote, “New life, new beginnings means new boundaries,” reinforcing the idea of moving forward from the past.
A Look Back at Ashley and Howard’s Relationship
Ashley and Howard married in June 2012 in Greenville, Delaware, after Howard proposed during a sunset in Big Sur, California. The couple had been together since meeting in 2010, through Ashley’s late brother Beau Biden, who tragically passed away in 2015 after battling brain cancer. They lived in Philadelphia’s Society Hill neighborhood, and despite their long marriage, the couple did not have children.
Dr. Krein, an otolaryngologist and plastic surgeon at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, has not publicly commented on the divorce. Ashley, who holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, has been involved in several social initiatives, including a project focused on helping formerly incarcerated women in Philadelphia.
The Public’s Ongoing Scrutiny
Despite neither Ashley nor Dr. Krein publicly commenting on the circumstances surrounding their divorce, the public reaction and the sequence of events—Ashley’s Instagram post followed by the divorce filing—has kept the couple’s personal lives under intense scrutiny. As the news continues to circulate, the details of their 13-year marriage remain in the public eye, sparking debate and speculation.
