Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Vanessa Kay Pergolizzi |
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| Known For | Being ex-wife of businessman Donald Trump Jr. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Extra Light Beige Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Dwight School, New York City |
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| College/University | Marymount Manhattan College, New York |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
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| Political Inclination | Republican Party |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Marriage Date | 12/11/2005 |
| Marriage Place | Mar-a-Lago, Florida, USA |
Family
| Father | Charles Haydon (lawyer, deceased) | ||||
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| Mother | Bonnie Kay Haydon (ran Kay Models) | ||||
| Siblings | Sister - Veronika Haydon (model) | ||||
| Spouse | Donald Trump Jr. (businessman, m. 2005; div. 2018) | ||||
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Career
| Career Overview | Vanessa began her career in modeling during the 1990s, securing a contract with Wilhelmina Models, a prestigious agency. She also acted, appearing as 'Beauty' in the comedy-drama film 'Something’s Gotta Give' (2003). Additionally, she co-founded a nightclub named Sessa in New York City with her sister in late 2003. She showcased her versatility by being a celebrity judge at the 53rd Miss USA pageant. In 2010, Vanessa launched her handbag line called ‘La Poshett’ and was a featured participant in the reality television series ‘Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It’. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/officialvanessatrump/ | |
| https://x.com/MrsVanessaTrump |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Vanessa spent her childhood in a townhouse in Manhattan’s Upper East Side. | |
| Her heritage traces back to Denmark and Sweden. | |
| She met Valentín Rivera, a local gangster, during a school carnival where he hit her with a water balloon. | |
| Vanessa drove Rivera to gang meetings and assisted in illegal activities during their turbulent relationship. | |
| During high school, she cultivated a strong interest in sports, especially tennis. | |
| Their relationship ended in 1998 when Rivera discovered through a newspaper article that Vanessa was dating Leonardo DiCaprio. |
