Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, socialite Bettina Anderson, have been linked since 2024. The eldest son of President Donald Trump was first seen with Anderson in August 2024 before being spotted again on Dec. 9 as they held hands during a nighttime stroll around Palm Beach, Fla. Though Trump had been engaged to former Fox News anchor Kimberly Guilfoyle since 2020, sources told in September 2024 that the two were allegedly spending less time together. 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 the Palm Beach Daily News. 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. 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 the Palm Beach Daily News. 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 attended Columbia University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, per her LinkedIn. She often posts photos of herself modeling on her Instagram, including shots of herself on the cover of Quest magazine in 2020 and a photo shoot with Hamilton Jewelers that same year. She was also featured in a story in Palm Beach Illustrated in 2021, with the outlet describing her as a "local influencer." Following in their parents' footsteps, Anderson founded The Paradise Fund, a nonprofit that helps local organizations with disaster relief. Anderson attended Columbia University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, per her LinkedIn. She often posts photos of herself modeling on her Instagram, including shots of herself on the cover of Quest magazine in 2020 and a photo shoot with Hamilton Jewelers that same year. She was also featured in a story in Palm Beach Illustrated in 2021, with the outlet describing her as a "local influencer." Following in their parents' footsteps, Anderson 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. Though Trump has 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 the Daily Mail. 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 the Daily Mail. They were later photographed holding hands while walking down the beach. At the time, a source told 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 he nominated Guilfoyle as the U.S. ambassador to Greece. Another source told PEOPLE that despite her nomination, the Trump family is allegedly happy to see Guilfoyle leave the family. A political source added that, "Bettina wants Kim out of the area,” and her nomination appears part of a plan to achieve that. "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." 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.Anderson was Trump's plus-one to the 2024 New Year's Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. The event also doubled as a birthday party for President-elect Donald Trump's eldest son who turned 47 on the last day of the year. Per photos obtained by Fox News, Trump and Anderson arrived together and were seen holding hands. Donald J. Trump Jr. is an innovator and leader in today’s business world. As an Executive Vice President at The Trump Organization, Donald Jr. works to expand the company’s real estate, retail, commercial, hotel and golf interests. His extensive real estate development experience, rigorous education and inherent business sense add a level of detail and depth to the management of all current and future Trump projects. Anderson attended Columbia University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, per her LinkedIn. She often posts photos of herself modeling on her Instagram, including shots of herself on the cover of Quest magazine in 2020 and a photo shoot with Hamilton Jewelers that same year. She was also featured in a story in Palm Beach Illustrated in 2021, with the outlet describing her as a "local influencer." Following in their parents' footsteps, Anderson 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. Though Trump has 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 the Daily Mail. 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 attended Columbia University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, per her LinkedIn. She often posts photos of herself modeling on her Instagram, including shots of herself on the cover of Quest magazine in 2020 and a photo shoot with Hamilton Jewelers that same year. She was also featured in a story in Palm Beach Illustrated in 2021, with the outlet describing her as a "local influencer." Following in their parents' footsteps, Anderson 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. Though Trump has 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 the Daily Mail. 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 attended Columbia University, graduating in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation, per her LinkedIn. She often posts photos of herself modeling on her Instagram, including shots of herself on the cover of Quest magazine in 2020 and a photo shoot with Hamilton Jewelers that same year. She was also featured in a story in Palm Beach Illustrated in 2021, with the outlet describing her as a "local influencer." Following in their parents' footsteps, Anderson 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. Though Trump has 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 the Daily Mail. 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.
