Vanessa Trump facts for kids
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Vanessa Trump
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Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi
December 18, 1977 New York City, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Marymount Manhattan College |
| Political party | Republican |
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| Partner(s) | Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud (1998–2001) Tiger Woods (2024–) |
| Children | 5, including Kai |
| Relatives | Kai Ewans (grandfather) |
| Family | Trump (by marriage) |
Vanessa Kay Trump (born December 18, 1977) is known as the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. They were married from 2005 to 2018.
Early Life and Family
Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi grew up in a townhouse in Manhattan, New York City. She went to The Dwight School, which is a private school.
Her stepfather, Charles Haydon, was a lawyer. Her mother, Bonnie Kay Haydon, ran a modeling agency called Kay Models. Vanessa's mother has family from Denmark and Sweden. Her grandfather, Kai Ewans, was a famous Danish jazz musician.
Vanessa Trump's Career
Vanessa Trump started working as a model when she was a teenager. She continued modeling into her twenties and was signed with Wilhelmina Models.
She also appeared in a movie scene. In 2003, she was in the film Something's Gotta Give.
In the fall of 2003, Vanessa and her sister Veronika opened a nightclub together. It was called Sessa.
Vanessa Trump appeared on television shows too. In 2011, she was on an episode of The Apprentice. This show was hosted by her former father-in-law, Donald Trump. She also appeared in an episode of Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It in 2010.
From 2010 to 2013, Vanessa Trump created her own brand of handbags. The handbag line was named La Poshett.
Personal Life
Vanessa Trump was married to Donald Trump Jr. Their wedding took place on November 12, 2005. The ceremony was held at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Donald Trump Jr.'s aunt, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, led the wedding service.
The couple has five children together. Their oldest child, Kai Trump, was born in May 2007.
On March 15, 2018, Vanessa Trump filed for divorce in New York. They settled their divorce at the end of 2018.
More recently, in November 2024, Vanessa Trump reportedly started a relationship with professional golfer Tiger Woods. This relationship became public in March 2025. Woods shared the news on Instagram.
