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Who Is Vanessa Trump? Rumors of Tiger Woods Romance Emerge
@Source: newsweek.com
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., have reportedly been dating for several months.The Daily Mail was the first to break the news, reporting that the couple have been together since Thanksgiving 2024. The story has since been confirmed by multiple outlets, including Page Six, E! Online and HuffPost.Who Is Vanessa Trump?Vanessa Trump, née Vanessa Kay Haydon, is a former model and actress who was married to Donald Trump Jr. from 2005 until their divorce in 2018. The couple had five children: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe. While married to Trump Jr., Vanessa largely stayed out of the political spotlight, focusing on raising their children.Born in New York City, Vanessa grew up in a well-off family with ties to Manhattan's social circles. Her mother, Bonnie Haydon, was a well-known socialite and owner of Kay Models, which helped Vanessa break into modeling at a young age. She worked for major fashion brands in the late 1990s and early 2000s and even had a brief acting career, including a minor role in the 2003 film Something's Gotta Give starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.Before marrying Donald Trump Jr., Vanessa was reportedly linked to Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Saudi Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud. Her split with Trump Jr. was initially described as amicable, though later reports indicated tensions over financial issues and Trump Jr.'s political activities.Since her divorce, Vanessa has maintained a low public profile and she had not been known to date anyone publicly, until reports of her relationship with Woods surfaced.A Relationship Rooted in Golf and FamilyWoods, 49, and Vanessa Trump, 47, both reside in Palm Beach, Florida, and reportedly live just 20 minutes apart. Their connection appears to have been fostered through their mutual ties to golf. Vanessa's daughter, Kai Trump, is a competitive golfer who has committed to playing at the University of Miami, while Woods' children, Sam, 17, and Charlie, 16, also play the sport. According to the Daily Mail, all three children attend the prestigious Benjamin School in Palm Beach.The couple were first publicly spotted together at the Genesis Invitational golf tournament in February, where they arrived alongside Kai. A source told the Daily Mail: "Tiger and Vanessa have been seeing each other since just before Thanksgiving. She comes to his place on Jupiter Island. They're not living together. She comes over maybe a few nights a week."Donald Trump Jr.'s ReactionDespite the high-profile nature of their past relationships, reports indicate that Trump Jr. is supportive of his ex-wife's new romance. According to HuffPost, a source close to the Trump family stated that Trump Jr. is "cool" with Vanessa's relationship with Woods.Since their separation, Vanessa and Trump Jr. have maintained a cordial relationship, with both prioritizing co-parenting their five children. Trump Jr. moved on with former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, though their engagement reportedly ended in late 2024.Woods' Romantic HistoryWoods has not been married since his highly publicized 2010 divorce from Elin Nordegren. His past relationships have included Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and nightclub manager Erica Herman, with whom he was involved in a legal battle following their breakup in 2023.A source told Page Six, Woods has "always tried to date girls who just weren't right for him" and that Vanessa is a "good match" because they "share a lot of the same values" and "like to avoid drama."Keeping Things PrivateWhile the romance is making headlines, Woods and Trump have opted to keep their relationship discreet. A source told Page Six: "They just love hanging out, having dinner, and schmoozing together. They're sticking close to home, have decided not to make it a thing and go out in public. Not just yet anyway."Despite the growing public interest, the couple have yet to confirm the relationship publicly or share any details on social media. However, sources have suggested that the relationship could become more serious.Newsweek reached out to representatives for Vanessa Trump and Woods for comment.
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