Vanessa Trump, born Vanessa Kay Haydon on December 18, 1977 in New York City, is an American actress, businesswoman, and former model.
She came to public attention through her marriage to Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former US President Donald Trump.
Vanessa has worked in a variety of roles in the entertainment industry, including a role in the film “Something’s Gotta Give” and appearances on reality TV shows like “The Apprentice.”
Her public prominence also stems from her high-profile marriage and subsequent divorce as well as her modeling career at Wilhelmina Models.
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- – Full name: Vanessa Kay Trump (née Haydon)
- – Date of birth: December 18, 1977
- – Age: 47 years old
- – Gender: Female
- – Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA
- – Nationality: American
- – Occupation: Actor, businessman, former model
- – Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.7 meters)
- – Parents: Bonnie Haydon (mother), Charles Haydon (stepfather)
- – Siblings: Veronika Haydon
- – Spouse: Donald Trump Jr. (married 2005; divorced 2018)
- – Children: Kai Madison Trump, Donald John Trump III, Tristan Milos Trump, Spencer Frederick Trump, Chloe Sophia Trump
- – Relationship status: Divorced
- – Religion: Christianity
- – Ethnicity: Mixed (Italian, Danish, Swedish and German)
- – Net worth: $100 million
Early life and education
Vanessa Trump, now 47, was born on December 18, 1977, in New York City. She grew up in the eastern suburbs of Manhattan and attended the private Dwight School. Vanessa is of Italian, Danish, Swedish, and German descent.
Vanessa’s stepfather, Charles Haydon, is a prominent Manhattan attorney with many celebrity clients. Her mother, Bonnie Haydon, runs the modeling agency Kay Models. Vanessa grew up with her older sister, Veronika Haydon.
After graduating from high school, Vanessa attended Marymount Manhattan College for higher education. Her ethnic background is a mixture of Italian blood from her father and Danish, Swedish, and German blood from her mother. She is Catholic.
Personal life
Vanessa Trump’s personal life has been a subject of public interest, especially her relationships and marriages. In the late 1990s, she dated Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, a Saudi Arabian prince.
Their relationship ended after the 9/11 attacks, after which she began dating Donald Trump Jr. The couple met again at a party after Donald Trump Sr. introduced them, and they were engaged within a year.
They were married on November 12, 2005, at the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr. have five children: Kai Madison Trump, Donald John Trump III, Tristan Milos Trump, Spencer Frederick Trump, and Chloe Sophia Trump.
Their marriage ended in 2018 amid rumors of an affair involving Donald Trump Jr. and Aubrey O’Day. Since the divorce, Vanessa has focused primarily on raising their children.
Career
Vanessa Trump began her modeling career as a teenager, signing with Wilhelmina Models. She appeared in numerous fashion shows and campaigns, cementing her place in the industry. In 2003, she appeared in the film Something’s Gotta Give alongside Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, which brought her further recognition.
Vanessa also appeared on the reality TV show “The Apprentice,” hosted by her father-in-law, Donald Trump Sr. In addition, she co-founded a nightclub called Sessa with her sister and launched her own handbag line, La Poshett. Despite her various professional endeavors, Vanessa has largely stayed out of the spotlight since her divorce.
Net worth
Vanessa Trump’s net worth is estimated to be $100 million. Her wealth comes primarily from her modeling, acting, and business careers, along with financial settlements from her divorce from Donald Trump Jr.
Argumentative
Vanessa Trump’s life has not been without controversy. Her marriage to Donald Trump Jr. has faced significant scrutiny, particularly due to allegations of infidelity on Donald Jr.’s part. Reports of his affair with singer Aubrey O’Day in 2011 were widely reported in the media and are believed to have contributed to the deterioration of their marriage, which ended in divorce in 2018.
Vanessa continued to stir controversy after the release of Carol Leonnig’s book “Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service,” which alleged Vanessa had an affair with a secret agent.
While these allegations were unsubstantiated, they reignited public interest and speculation about her life. In 2024, Vanessa was reported to have seen a spy who had been part of the Trump family’s security team, leading to new rumors and media attention.
Vanessa’s relationship with the Trump family also put her in the political spotlight, especially during Donald Trump Sr.’s presidency. However, she has tried to keep a relatively low profile compared to other family members, focusing instead on her personal life and charitable activities.
Social media
- – Instagram: None
- – Twitter: @MrsVanessaTrump
List of movies played
- Something’s Got to Give (2003)
