Vanessa Trump is best known as Tiger Woods’ girlfriend and the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., and she made headlines again after Woods’ recent car crash. Here’s what you need to know.
Tiger Woods’ Girlfriend Was Not in the Car During His Crash
GettyVanessa Trump with her daughter, rising golfer, Kai Trump
Trump and her daughters were not involved in Woods’ recent accident. According to Page Six, Woods was alone when he crashed his vehicle in Jupiter Island, Florida.
Authorities said the golfer was driving a Land Rover around 2 p.m. ET when he attempted to pass a utility truck and clipped the back of its trailer. The vehicle rolled over, and Woods crawled out. He was unharmed.
Police later confirmed he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to a lawful test.
Vanessa Trump’s Background, Education & Early Career
Trump attended the Dwight School in New York, where she was a “tennis star,” before studying psychology at Marymount College in Manhattan, according to Town & Country.
She later pursued modeling, working with Next Model Management. Trump also appeared in the 2003 film “Something’s Gotta Give.”
She was also once linked to Leonardo DiCaprio.
Alongside her sister Veronika (they were born 11 months apart), she launched Sessa in the fall of 2003. “Sessa” was how Veronika’s toddler daughter pronounced her aunt Vanessa’s name at the time. Later, they added a handbag line, La Poshett, which was sold around 2011 and 2012.
Tiger Woods’ & His Girlfriend Confirmed Their Relationship in 2025
Trump was first linked to the golfer in March 2025. A source told Page Six at the time that the relationship was “not too serious” but was “heading in that direction.”
The insider added, “They have a lot in common. They’ve both gotten used to public scrutiny. They both know how to keep their private life private. They’re both parents.”
Woods later confirmed the relationship himself, posting on X, “Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side!”
Vanessa Trump’s Divorce From Donald Trump Jr.
Trump was married to Donald Trump Jr. for 12 years before filing for divorce in 2018.
After 12 years of marriage, we have decided to go our separate ways,” the couple said in a joint statement. “We will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families. We have five beautiful children together and they remain our top priority. We ask for your privacy during this time.“
She and Trump Jr have three boys and two girls together: Kai, Donald Trump III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe. “I’m a Mother of 5 amazing kids,” Vanessa’s Twitter bio reads. “My children are my life!”
Vanessa Trump Comes From a Business-Focused Family
Her mother, Bonnie Haydon, ran the Kay Models agency, while her father, Charles Haydon, worked as a lawyer.
Charles invested up to $1 million in Rao’s Specialty Foods before his death in 2005 and held a 30 percent stake in the company. When the business was sold for about $415 million in 2017, his heirs, including Vanessa, reportedly received a significant payout.
According to the People report, an “emboldened” Vanessa decided to divorce her husband of 12 years after being assured of her “family’s newfound financial security.”
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