Vanessa Trump
Vanessa Trump (born Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi, later Haydon; born December 18, 1977) is an American model and former actress.
Vanessa Trump (born Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi, also known as Vanessa Haydon; born December 18, 1977) is an American model and former actress. She is best known for her marriage to Donald Trump Jr., with whom she has five children. In 2026, she publicly announced a breast cancer diagnosis.
Early life and modelling
Vanessa Trump was born in Manhattan, New York City, on December 18, 1977, as Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi. Before her marriage, she worked as a model and also took on acting roles.
Marriage and family
She married Donald Trump Jr. in November 2005, and the couple had five children together. Their marriage ended in divorce in 2018.
Public profile
Vanessa Trump has been identified in media coverage primarily through her modelling work, appearances in entertainment projects, and her high-profile marriage to Donald Trump Jr. She is often described as an American model and former actress.
Health
In May 2026, Vanessa Trump publicly announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Key facts
- Born in Manhattan, New York City, on December 18, 1977.
- Worked as a model and former actress.
- Married Donald Trump Jr. in 2005 and divorced in 2018.
- Has five children with Donald Trump Jr.
- Publicly disclosed a breast cancer diagnosis in May 2026.
Vanessa Trump is of interest to Canadian readers mainly through coverage of U.S. political and celebrity news, especially her connection to the Trump family and her later public relationship with Tiger Woods.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_TrumpSupports: Birth name, birth date, occupation, marriage to Donald Trump Jr., five children, and 2026 breast cancer announcement.
- Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/celebrities/a64272368/vanessa-trumpSupports: Breast cancer diagnosis announcement in 2026 and relationship context.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1615782/bio/Supports: Birth date, birthplace, birth name, occupation as actress, and entertainment credits.
- USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/12/11/who-is-vanessa-trump-tiger-woods-girlfriend-don-jr-s-ex-wife/87718582007/Supports: Marriage to Donald Trump Jr., five children, and later public relationship coverage.