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NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Vanessa Trump attends Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2006 at Bryant Park February 08, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Katy Winn/Getty Images)
Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr. and daughter-in-law to President Donald Trump has been in the news lately due to her possible relationship with Tiger Woods.
She’s been in the limelight for decades, though many are just getting a first look at the former model, actress, and entrepreneur.
Here are a few things to know …
Vanessa Trump walked the runways in the ’90s
NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 17: Socialite Vanessa Haydon attends The Musuem of Natural History’s Winter Dance Benefit ‘Celebrating Heavenly Bodies of the Universe’ at the Rose Center for Earth and Space on February 17, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Getty Images)
She grew up in New York City and modeled as a teen and in her early 20s. Though Vanessa’s mom, Bonnie Kay Haydon, ran Kay Models, she was represented by Wilhelmina.
‘Apprentice,’ handbags, Jack and Diane — oh my!
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 19: Vanessa Trump (L) and Donald Trump Jr. attend “All Star Celebrity Apprentice” Finale at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 19, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images)
In the 2000s and early 2010s, Vanessa had several entrepreneurial ventures, including opening a nightclub and designing a handbag line called La Poshett.
She gave her acting chops a go as well, which included a scene in the 2003 film “Something’s Gotta” Give” starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.
Alongside that credit on her resume, Vanessa also appeared on an episode of the “Apprentice” in 2013.
Who did Vanessa Trump date before marrying Donald Trump Jr.?
American movie star Leonado DiCaprio (L) chats with British film director Danny Boyle during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel 10 April 2000. DiCaprio is here to promote the movie “The Beach”. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Yoshikazu TSUNO (Photo by YOSHIKAZU TSUNO / AFP) (Photo by YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP via Getty Images)
Before her 2005 marriage, Vanessa had dated some notable (and intriguing) men. She was tied to Latin King’s gangster Valentin Rivera, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud.
How long was Vanessa married to Donald Trump Jr.?
Donald Trump Jr. is seen on stage with his former wife Vanessa Trump, left, and daughter Kai Madison Trump during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum. The third day of the RNC featured a feature on foreign policy and threats.
She was married for 12 years to Donald Trump, Jr., but divorced in 2018
Do Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr. have any children?
From left, Donald Trump Jr., Kai Madison, and Vanessa Trump, at a New Year’s Eve Celebration in 2016 at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla.
Vanessa and Donald Jr. have five kids: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe.
Vanessa’s no stanger to golf
Jul 17, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Donald Trump Jr.’s daughter Kai Madison Trump, right, and his former wife Vanessa Trump are seen in the Family Box during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum. The third day of the RNC focused on foreign policy and threats. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY
Kai Trump, who was seen with Woods on the final day of the Genesis Invitational this year, is headed to the University of Miami to play golf in 2026. She’s reportedly singed a very lucreative NIL deal with TaylorMade.
How long have Vanessa and Tiger been dating?
Jul 17, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Donald Trump Jr.’s daughter Kai Madison Trump, left, and former wife Vanessa Trump are seen on stage during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum. The third day of the RNC featured a feature on foreign policy and threats. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY
According to multiple outlets, the pair have been dating for several months — though none of the gossip and guesses have been confirmed at this point. As for Donald Trump Jr.’s thoughts? He’s reportedly OK with the two dating…
What’s the latest with Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods?
Charlie Woods talks to Kai Trump, center, and her mom Vanessa Trump at a TGL match between Jupiter Links GC and Atlanta Drive GC at SoFi Center on March 4, 2025, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
While the rumors were swirling, things escalated in the pop-culture sleuths realm after Vanessa and Kai attended the TGL event in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, alongside Charlie Woods earlier this month.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Who is Vanessa Trump? 8 things to know about the President’s former daughter-in-law
