Donald Trump Jr. has been linked to Bettina Anderson since August 2024
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The eldest son of President Donald Trump and Anderson announced their engagement in December 2025
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The couple got quietly married on May 21
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The eldest son of PresidentDonald Trumpand the socialite were first linked in August 2024. That December, they were spotted again strolling around Palm Beach, Fla., holding hands. Shortly after, sources told PEOPLE that Don Jr. — who had previously been engaged to former Fox News anchorKimberly Guilfoylesince 2020 — had been with Anderson for six months at that point.
By February 2025, a source told PEOPLE that Don Jr. and Anderson were "going strong" and could "go the distance." The president announced at the White House in December 2025 that his son and Anderson wereengaged.
The couple got quietly married on May 21, according to a Florida marriage application obtained by PEOPLE. They are expected to hold their wedding ceremony in the Bahamas over the Memorial Day weekend.
So who is Donald Trump Jr.'s wife? Here's everything to know about Bettina Anderson.
She is the daughter of two well-known philanthropists
Anderson was born in December 1986 to entrepreneur Harry Loy Anderson Jr. and philanthropist Inger Anderson. She grew up in Palm Beach, 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
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
Following in their parents' footsteps, Anderson and her brothers founded The Paradise Fund, a nonprofit that helps local organizations with disaster relief. In October 2021, Anderson helmed an offshoot of the company with the Project Paradise Film Fund, which supports storytelling surrounding Florida's natural wildlife, with the proceeds going to conservation efforts.
"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.
Don Jr. and Anderson were first linked in August 2024
Though Don Jr. had been in a relationship with Guilfoyle since 2018, he was first spotted on a brunch date with Anderson in August 2024, per photos obtained by theDaily Mail.
A month later, sources told PEOPLE that Don Jr. and Guilfoyle were allegedly spending some time apart, with the eldest Trump son seemingly coming and going as he pleased.
Don Jr. and Anderson were again spotted together in December 2024, 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.
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At the time, a source told PEOPLE that Don Jr. "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, Don Jr.'s father announced that henominated Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassadorto Greece.
She attended the Republican National Convention
Anderson joined Don Jr. at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, sitting next to three of his five children.
She was also photographed talking to Don Jr.'s ex-wife,Vanessa Trump.
She spent New Year's Eve at Mar-a-Lago in 2024
Anderson was Don Jr.'s plus-one to the 2024New Year's Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lagoin Palm Beach. The event also doubled as a birthday party for Don Jr., who was turning 47 on the last day of the year.
Per photos obtained by Fox News, Don Jr. and Anderson arrived together and were seen holding hands.
She and Don Jr. made multiple public outings in July 2025
Don Jr. and Anderson were seen together in July 2025 when they joined Trump and first ladyMelania Trumpat the FIFA Club World Cup.
In photos taken of the couple on a tarmac in Teterboro, N.J., they were captured kissing and holding hands on their way to the match.
Later that month, Anderson posed with her boyfriend's family during a trip to Scotland in photos shared by Don Jr. onInstagram. Two of his children, Spencer and Chloe, were also in the pictures.
They announced their engagement in December 2025
In December 2025, Trump announced at the White House that Don Jr. was engaged to Anderson, per a videoLaura Loomerposted onX.
"I'm not usually at a loss for words, because I'm usually doing the ranting and raving really well," he said during the announcement. "I want to thank Bettina for that one word: 'Yes.' "
Anderson added that it has been the "most unforgettable weekend."
They got married in May 2026
A Florida marriage application obtained by PEOPLE shows that the couple got quietly married on May 21.
They married at Anderson's twin sister's house in Palm Beach, with her brother-in-law officiating the ceremony, per the license.
They are set to have a second celebration over the weekend.
The president previously announced he would not be able to attend his son's wedding celebration over the weekend due to "circumstances pertaining to Government, andmy love for the United States of America."
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