Vanessa Trump: 5 Facts About Donald Trump Jr.’s Ex-Wife
Vanessa Trump and Donald Trump Jr. were married for over a decade before their split in 2018. As she moves forward in her personal life, including a high-profile relationship with golf legend Tiger Woods, here are five key facts about her background and life with Don Jr.
1. Early Life in Manhattan
Born Vanessa Haydon, she grew up on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. With Danish, Austrian, and Russian roots, her mother worked for Kay Models, and Vanessa herself was involved in modeling from an early age.
2. A Career in Modeling and Acting
Vanessa dabbled in both modeling and acting, landing a role in the 2003 film Something’s Gotta Give with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. She also appeared alongside Donald Jr. on The Apprentice in 2004.
3. Introduced to Don Jr. by His Father
The couple met at a fashion show in 2003, with Donald Trump Sr. reportedly introducing them. Vanessa’s passion for fashion led her to launch a handbag collection, La Poshett, in 2010. She also studied psychology at Marymount Manhattan College.
4. A Brief Romance with Leonardo DiCaprio
In her younger years, Vanessa was rumored to have dated actor Leonardo DiCaprio when she was just 20 years old, making headlines for their brief fling.
5. Motherhood and Co-Parenting Five Children
Vanessa Trump and Don Trump Jr. share five children Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. Despite their divorce, the couple has maintained a co-parenting relationship, with their children, especially Kai, making appearances at public events like the 2024 Republican National Convention.
As Vanessa Trump embarks on her new relationship with Tiger Woods, she continues to maintain a presence in the public eye, navigating her personal and professional life with grace.
