Who is Vanessa Trump?

Why people are searching for Vanessa Trump

A heavy 2026 news cycle: Woods' March DUI arrest and rehab stay, Vanessa's May breast cancer announcement, and questions about whether the couple is still together — reports indicate they are, with Woods supporting her through treatment.

About Vanessa Trump

Vanessa Trump (née Haydon) was born in 1977 in New York City. A standout tennis player at the Dwight School, she studied psychology at Marymount College in Manhattan and modeled with the Wilhelmina agency before her marriage, with a few brief acting appearances, per Biography.com.

She married Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a-Lago in 2005, two years after President Donald Trump introduced them. The marriage lasted 13 years, ending in divorce in 2018; the couple share five children, including Kai Trump, a rising amateur golfer committed to the University of Miami.

The Tiger Woods connection reportedly started in the junior golf world, where both of their children compete. The two were first linked in late 2024, and Woods confirmed the relationship publicly in March 2025 via social media. They kept a relatively low profile through 2025, and Vanessa was at Woods' side for his 50th birthday celebration in early 2026.

Then came a difficult stretch for both. Woods was arrested on DUI charges on March 27, 2026, after his SUV rolled over near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida; he pleaded not guilty and completed a roughly 90-day rehabilitation program in Switzerland, returning to the U.S. in June 2026. In May 2026, Vanessa announced on Instagram that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had undergone a procedure to treat it.

No breakup has been announced. Some reports say Woods has scaled back parts of his personal life to focus on recovery, while others report he has prioritized supporting Vanessa through her cancer treatment — she has publicly called him her 'strength.'

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Sources

• Biography.com — Get to Know Vanessa Trump, Tiger Woods' Girlfriend
• Fox News/OutKick — Vanessa Trump calls Tiger Woods her 'strength' amid breast cancer diagnosis
• Golf Channel — Tiger Woods completes rehab, but legal issues continue
• Heavy — New Details Emerge on Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump's Relationship