Vanessa Trump, born Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi on December 18, 1977, in New York City, is best known as the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.
The couple married in 2005 at Mar-a-Lago and divorced in 2018 after 13 years together. Vanessa, a former Wilhelmina model, appeared in films like “Something’s Gotta Give” and launched her own handbag line, La Poshett, between 2010 and 2013.
Raised on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, she attended The Dwight School and later graduated from Marymount Manhattan College.
Vanessa Trump shares five children with Donald Trump Jr., including Kai Trump, a rising golf talent. Beyond her high-profile marriage, Vanessa has remained a notable figure in the fashion and social scene, often making headlines for her entrepreneurial ventures and personal life.
Her story continues to attract public interest, blending glamour, family ties, and business savvy.
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Francesca Abarca is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at fabarca@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
