Who Is Donald Trump Jr.'s Girlfriend? All About Socialite Bettina Anderson

Mar. 15, 2025

Donald Trump Jr. during New York Fashion Week on February 13, 2019 in New York City ; Bettina Anderson attends the Ballet Brilliance and Beauty Luncheon at the Carriage House on March 29, 2023 in Palm Beach, Florida.Photo:Theo Wargo/Getty ; John Parra/Getty

Theo Wargo/Getty ; John Parra/Getty

Donald Trump Jr.and his girlfriend, socialite Bettina Anderson, have been linked since 2024.

The eldest son of PresidentDonald Trumpwas first seen with Anderson in August 2024 before being spotted again on Dec. 9 as theyheld hands during a nighttime strollaround Palm Beach, Fla.

Though Trumphad been engagedto former Fox News anchorKimberly Guilfoylesince 2020, sources told PEOPLE in September 2024 that the two were allegedly spending less time together.

After their December outing, a source told PEOPLE that Trump and Anderson hadbeen together for six months.

“For the most part, Kim has looked the other way because she loves the power and lifestyle,” the source alleged.

So who is Bettina Anderson? Here’s everything to know about Donald Trump Jr.’s girlfriend.

She is the daughter of two well-known philanthropists

Bettina Anderson attends the Daily Front Row 20th Anniversary Palm Beach on March 3, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida.Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Anderson was born in December 1986 to entrepreneur Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and philanthropist Inger Anderson. She grew up in Palm Beach, Fla., where she continues to reside today.

Her father became the youngest bank president in the U.S. when he started leading Worth Avenue National Bank at 26 years old. Together, he and Inger became well-known as a philanthropic couple, with Harry serving as a board member on the Historical Society of Palm Beach County and the national board of governors for the American Red Cross, per his obituary in thePalm Beach Daily News.

“My mom has always been an inspiration to me,” Anderson toldFashion Week Dailyin March 2022.

Harry and Inger welcomed five children in addition to Anderson: daughters Mea Stone, Bebe McCranels and Kristina McPherson, and sons Harry Loy III and Kent.

Anderson is a model and socialite

Model Bettina Anderson attends Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Party at SLS South Beach on July 19, 2012 in Miami, Florida.Gustavo Caballero/Getty

Gustavo Caballero/Getty

Anderson attended Columbia University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, per herLinkedIn. She often posts photos of herself modeling on her Instagram, including shots of herself on the cover ofQuestmagazine in 2020 and a photo shoot with Hamilton Jewelers that same year.

She was also featured in a story inPalm Beach Illustratedin 2021, with the outlet describing her as a “local influencer.”

She founded a charity with her brothers

Bettina Anderson attends “A Retro Chic Afternoon” at Designer and CEO, Liz Lange’s home on December 15, 2021 in Palm Beach, Florida.Rodrigo Varela/Getty

Rodrigo Varela/Getty

“One of the greatest focuses of my life is how I can be of service to others and be a steward of the environment,” Anderson told Fashion Week Daily.

As of April 2023, she is the executive director of the nonprofit, which has since been renamed Paradise.ngo.

Trump and Anderson were first linked in August 2024

Donald Trump Jr. leaves Trump Tower on May 29, 2024 in New York City ; Bettina Anderson attends an In-Store Shopping Event at the Palm Beach Gardens Mall on March 11, 2014 in Palm Beach, Florida.James Devaney/GC Images ; Larry Marano/Getty

James Devaney/GC Images ; Larry Marano/Getty

A month later, sources told PEOPLE that Trump and Guilfoyle were allegedly spending some time apart, with the eldest Trump son seemingly coming and going as he pleased.

Anderson and Trump were once again spotted together on Dec. 9, when the politician joined Anderson’s birthday dinner at the popular downtown Palm Beach restaurant Buccan, per theDaily Mail. They were later photographed holding hands while walking down the beach.

At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Trump “even took her on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Kim.”

The following day, Trump’s father announced that henominated Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassadorto Greece. Another source told PEOPLE that despite her nomination, the Trump family is allegedly happy to see Guilfoyle leave the family.

“Kim is not a nice person and always wants the limelight,” the source alleged. “Don and Kim are over but they are going to offer her some kind of an administrative position so she will be happy.”

A political source added that, “Bettina wants Kim out of the area,” and her nomination appears part of a plan to achieve that.

“They are trying to send Kim abroad,” the insider said. “They waited for the election to pass but they didn’t want the split to get in the way of anything to hurt Donald in the election.”

She attended the Republican National Convention

Bettina Anderson is seated behind Donald Trump Jr. and fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle on Day 3 of the Republican National convention on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.REUTERS/Brian Snyder

REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Anderson joined Trump at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, sitting directly behind Trump and Guilfoyle and next to three of his five children.

She was also photographed talking to Trump’s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump.

She spent New Year’s Eve at Mar-a-Lago

Anderson was Trump’s plus-one to the 2024New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lagoin Palm Beach, Fla. The event also doubled as a birthday party for President-electDonald Trump’s eldest son who turned 47 on the last day of the year.

source: people.com