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Bettina Anderson

Bettina Anderson is an American model, socialite, and philanthropist from Palm Beach, Florida.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bettina Anderson is an American model, socialite, and philanthropist from Palm Beach, Florida. She is known for her work in fashion and charity, and for her high-profile relationship with Donald Trump Jr., whom she married in 2026. She has also been associated with environmental and disaster-relief initiatives through The Paradise Fund.

Early life and education

Anderson was born on December 9, 1986, and raised in Palm Beach, Florida. She later attended Columbia University, where she completed a degree in art history, criticism, and conservation in 2009.

Career

She has worked as a model and socialite, with public coverage describing her as a familiar figure in Palm Beach society. Sources also describe her as having worked in business development and as an influencer.

Philanthropy

Anderson co-founded The Paradise Fund with her brothers. The nonprofit is described as supporting disaster relief, and she has also been linked to conservation-oriented efforts in Florida.

Public profile

Anderson became widely known in national media after her relationship with Donald Trump Jr. drew attention in 2024 and 2025. The couple’s engagement and later marriage were widely reported in 2025 and 2026.

Key facts

  • Bettina Anderson is an American model, socialite, and philanthropist from Palm Beach, Florida.
  • She graduated from Columbia University in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism, and conservation.
  • She co-founded The Paradise Fund, a nonprofit focused on disaster relief, with her brothers.
  • She married Donald Trump Jr. in 2026.
  • Her relationship with Donald Trump Jr. brought her national media attention in 2024–2025.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bettina Anderson?
She is an American model, socialite, and philanthropist from Palm Beach, Florida.
When was Bettina Anderson born?
She was born on December 9, 1986.
What is Bettina Anderson known for?
She is known for modelling, Palm Beach social circles, philanthropy, and her relationship with Donald Trump Jr.
What did Bettina Anderson study?
She studied art history, criticism, and conservation at Columbia University.
What is The Paradise Fund?
It is a nonprofit co-founded by Anderson and her brothers that is described as supporting disaster relief.
Who is Bettina Anderson married to?
She is married to Donald Trump Jr.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettina_Anderson
    Supports: Birth date, identity as American socialite and model, marriage to Donald Trump Jr., and 2026 marriage reporting.
  2. Peoplehttps://people.com/bettina-anderson-donald-trump-jr-what-to-know-11870027
    Supports: Background, upbringing in Palm Beach, Columbia University education, and philanthropy with The Paradise Fund.
  3. Business Insiderhttps://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-bettina-anderson-donald-trump-jr-2025-1
    Supports: Description as model/socialite, Palm Beach background, education, and charity work.
  4. Wikipedia (Catalan)https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettina_Anderson
    Supports: Modeling period, philanthropy, The Paradise Fund, and prominence in Florida society.