Biography
Who is Vanessa Trump?
Early life and family
Vanessa Trump was born Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi in New York City. She grew up in a townhouse located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Her mother, Bonnie Kay Haydon, managed a modeling agency called Kay Models. Her stepfather was a lawyer named Charles Haydon. Her maternal grandfather was a Danish jazz musician named Kai Ewans.
During her education, she attended the Dwight School on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She later attended Marymount Manhattan College.
Modeling and entertainment career
Vanessa began working as a model while she was in her teens and twenties. She was signed to the Wilhelmina Models agency during this time. In 2003, she appeared in a scene for the film Something is Gotta Give. Later that year, she opened a nightclub named Sessa along with her sister, Veronika.
She also participated in reality television. In 2010, she appeared in an episode of the show Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It. The following year, she was featured in an episode of The Apprentice, which was hosted by her then father-in-law, Donald Trump. Between 2010 and 2013, she also managed a handbag line called La Poshett.
Personal life and relationships
As a teenager, Vanessa dated ValentÃn Rivera, who was a member of the Latin Kings gang. She also dated Saudi prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud from 1998 until 2001. That relationship ended when the prince returned to Saudi Arabia.
Vanessa married Donald Trump Jr. On November 12, 2005. The wedding ceremony took place at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida and was officiated by Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. The couple had five children together, named Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Chloe, and Spencer Frederick. She filed for an uncontested divorce in March 2018, and the legal proceedings were settled by the end of that year.
In November 2024, she reportedly began a relationship with professional golfer Tiger Woods. This relationship was made public in March 2025. By March 2026, the two remained in a relationship. Also, in May 2026, Vanessa publicly announced that she had received a diagnosis of breast cancer.
Birthday and age
Vanessa Trump was born on December 18, 1977, which makes Vanessa 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Vanessa shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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