Tiger Woods has gone Insta-official with his new girlfriend, Vanessa Trump. The American golfer confirmed dating rumours about his new romance with US President Donald Trump’s former daughter-in-law on social media.
Sharing two photos of the couple together, Tiger announced their relationship – which is thought to have started last October – is serious on X and Instagram. He wrote, ‘Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together.’ The 49-year-old sportsman added to his followers, ‘At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts.’ Vanessa later re-tweeted his post as a Story.
Here's everything we know about Vanessa…
How old is Vanessa Trump?
Vanessa Trump, nee Haydon, was born on 18 December 1977, making her 47.
How is Vanessa Trump related to Donald Trump?
Vanessa Trump was married to Donald’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr – also known as ‘Don Jr’ – from 2005 until 2018. The couple, who met at a fashion show in 2006, had a lavish wedding at Mar-a-Lago club in Florida in November 2005. She filed for an uncontested divorce in March 2018, which was settled by the end of that year after resolving child custody issues.
Who are Vanessa Trump’s children?
Exes Vanessa and Don Jr share five children together: Kai, 17, Donald III, 16, Tristan, 13, Spencer, 12, and Chloe, ten.
How did Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods meet?
It is thought that the pair met through their children and their love for golf. Vanessa’s eldest daughter Kai goes to the same school – the Benjamin School in Florida – as Tiger’s children Sam, 17, and 16-year-old Charlie, with whom he shares with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren. Kai and Charlie competed at a high-profile junior golf tournament recently, which Tiger hosted.
What does Vanessa Trump do?
In the ‘90s and early 2000s, Vanessa was a model and actress. She appeared in a scene of Something’s Gotta Give in 2003. She also appeared in an episode of The Apprentice, hosted by her then-father-in-law Donald Trump, in 2011 and reality docu-series Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It in 2010.
Vanessa has also dabbled in fashion and nightlife. She opened a nightclub called Sessa with her sister Veronika in 2003, and released her La Poshett handbag range in 2010.
Who else has Vanessa Trump dated?
Before settling down with Don Jr, Vanessa’s dating history was interesting, to say the least. Her first serious relationship was with gangster Valentin Rivera, a member of the violent Latin Kings gangs, who she met at school in her teens. The pair dated for five years and split after he served a 16-month prison sentence for assault.
She was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio in 1998, before dating Saudi prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud for three years, between 1998 to 2001. The pair were said to be ‘inseparable’ and lived together but broke up when Prince Khalid left the country.