Vanessa Trump facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vanessa Trump
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Trump in 2017
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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–present) |
| 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 New York City. She lived in a townhouse on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She went to The Dwight School, which is a private school.
Her stepfather, Charles Haydon, was a lawyer. Her mother, Bonnie Kay Haydon, managed a modeling agency called Kay Models. Vanessa's mother has Danish and Swedish family roots. Her grandfather, Kai Ewans, was a Danish jazz musician.
Career Highlights
Vanessa Trump started working as a model when she was a teenager. She continued modeling into her twenties. She was signed with Wilhelmina Models, a well-known modeling agency.
In 2003, Trump appeared in a movie scene. The film was called Something's Gotta Give. Later that year, she and her sister Veronika opened a nightclub. They named their club Sessa.
Trump also appeared on television shows. 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 line of handbags. The brand was called La Poshett.
Personal Life
During her teenage years, Vanessa Trump dated Valentín Rivera. From 1998 to 2001, she dated Saudi prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud. Their relationship ended in 2001.
On November 12, 2005, Vanessa married Donald Trump Jr. Their wedding took place at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Donald Trump Jr.'s aunt, Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, led the ceremony. 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. The divorce was finalized at the end of 2018. They also resolved matters related to their children's care in July 2018.
In November 2024, reports suggested that Trump began a relationship with professional golfer Tiger Woods. This relationship became public in March 2025. Woods shared the news on Instagram.
See also
In Spanish: Vanessa Trump para niños
