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Elin Nordegren

Elin Nordegren is a Swedish former model and nanny known for her marriage to professional golfer Tiger Woods from 2004 to 2010.

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

Elin Nordegren is a Swedish former model and nanny known for her marriage to professional golfer Tiger Woods from 2004 to 2010. She was born in Stockholm and later studied psychology at Rollins College in Florida. She has two children with Woods and later had children with former American football player Jordan Cameron.

Early life

Elin Nordegren was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on 1 January 1980. She is the daughter of journalist Thomas Nordegren and former minister Barbro Holmberg, and has a twin sister named Josefin.

Marriage to Tiger Woods

Nordegren met Tiger Woods in the early 2000s and married him in 2004. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2010 after a highly publicized separation. The couple have two children together: Sam Alexis Woods and Charlie Axel Woods.

Education and later life

Following her divorce, Nordegren studied psychology at Rollins College in Florida. Later biographical reporting indicates she became a mother of additional children with former NFL player Jordan Cameron.

Public profile

Nordegren is primarily known in the public record for her marriage to Woods, but biographical sources also describe her as a former model and former nanny. She has maintained a comparatively private life since her divorce.

Key facts

  • Elin Nordegren was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on 1 January 1980.
  • She worked as a model and nanny before becoming widely known as Tiger Woods' wife.
  • She married Tiger Woods in 2004 and the couple divorced in 2010.
  • She studied psychology at Rollins College in Florida after her divorce.
  • She has five children in total, including two with Tiger Woods.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Elin Nordegren?
She is a Swedish former model and nanny best known for being the former wife of golfer Tiger Woods.
When was Elin Nordegren born?
She was born on 1 January 1980 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Was Elin Nordegren married to Tiger Woods?
Yes. They married in 2004 and divorced in 2010.
How many children does Elin Nordegren have?
Sources indicate she has five children in total, including two with Tiger Woods.
What did Elin Nordegren study?
She studied psychology at Rollins College in Florida.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elin_Nordegren
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, occupation, marriage to Tiger Woods, and partner information.
  2. HELLO! Magazine — https://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/20100827985/elin-nordegren/
    Supports: Divorce date, marriage background, and later education details.
  3. People — https://people.com/sports/who-is-elin-nordegren-tiger-woods/
    Supports: Marriage history, children with Tiger Woods, and public profile.
  4. Swedish Wikipedia — https://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elin_Nordegren
    Supports: Birthplace, parentage, and later education and family details.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3785438/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, spouse, and children.