Who Is Donald Trump Jr.’s Ex-Fiancée? All About Former Fox News Host Kimberly Guilfoyle

Mar. 15, 2025

Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle on ABC’s ‘The View’ on November 7, 2019.Photo:Lou Rocco/ABC/Getty

Lou Rocco/ABC/Getty

Kimberly GuilfoyleandDonald Trump Jr.got engaged in 2020, but have allegedly been spending time apart.

In December 2024, Don Jr. was spottedholding handswith socialiteBettina Andersonin Palm Beach, Fla. The eldest son ofDonald Trumphas yet to comment on his relationship status with Guilfoyle, but a source told PEOPLE that he’s been referring to Anderson as “his girlfriend.” Anderson has since begun accompanying Don Jr. in public.

Though Don. Jr. and Guilfoyle have never officially announced their split, a source told PEOPLE in January 2025 that“Kim is still very fond of Don"and there is “no need for animosity.”

After knowing the Trumps for years, Guilfoyle and Don Jr. started dating in 2018, followinghis divorce from his ex-wife Vanessa, with whom he shares five children. The couple eventually got engaged in 2020.

“Don and I knew each other for years but when we went on one date years later, that was it. Sparks. In fact, we have been together from that night on, happily ever after!” Guilfoyle toldMetropolitan Palm Beachmagazinein 2022.

So who is Kimberly Guilfoyle? Here’s everything to know about the former news anchor and her relationship with Donald Trump Jr.

She was born and raised in Northern California

Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle.Kimberly Guilfoyle Instagram

Kimberly Guilfoyle Instagram

“I remember feeling safe and happy and like there was nothing in the world a boy could do that a little girl couldn’t — and that has carried over all my life,” Guilfoyle toldSFGatein 2001.

Guilfoyle went on to attend Mercy High School in San Francisco, and later, the University of California Davis.

She has a law degree and served as an assistant district attorney

Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle pose backstage for Zang Toi fashion show on February 13, 2019 in New York City.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

After graduating from UC Davis, Guilfoyle enrolled at the University of San Francisco School of Law, per SFGate. While in school, she interned at the San Francisco district attorney’s office, which later helped her launch a career as a prosecutor.

In 1994, she graduated from USF and got a job in the same office where she had interned during law school. Later, Guilfoyle moved to Los Angeles, where she was hired as a deputy district attorney, working on adult and juvenile cases, according to SFGate.

She began dating Don Jr. in 2018

Donald Trump, Jr. and his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle attend the DC premiere of the film, “Death of a Nation” on August 1, 2018.Shannon Finney/Getty

Shannon Finney/Getty

Guilfoyle was first linked to Don Jr. in early 2018, around the time his ex-wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce. Shortly after beginning their relationship, the pair werespotted arriving at a party together. Then, in June, they wereseen showing lots of PDAduring a date night in New York City.

Thecouple’s relationship was officially confirmedlater that month when Don Jr.’s ex Vanessa showed her support for their blossoming romance. On social media, she even defended Guilfoyle from the backlash she was facing due to her relationship with Don Jr.

“The lengths people will go to attack a woman simply because she’s dating Don,” Vanessa posted on X (formerly Twitter). “We’ve been separated for over 9 months and respect each other’s decisions & privacy. We’ll focus on raising our great kids."

Over the course of the next year, Guilfoyle and Don Jr. made numerous appearances together — fromcelebrating Guilfoyle’s 50th birthdayto spendingtime at Trump’s club Mar-a-Lagotohanging out at the White House. In 2021,the pair bought an estate in Jupiter, Fla.for their blended family of Don Jr.’s five kids and Guilfoyle’s son.

She had a brief career as a model and actress

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When Guilfoyle was in law school, she had a short-lived career as a model to help pay for her education.

“I knew I wanted to go to law school and it ended up being a great way to pay for it. I modeled everything from clothes, swimwear and lingerie, including Victoria’s Secret!" Guilfoyle told PEOPLE in 2014. “I met an incredible number of interesting people through modeling and really learned a lot about self-confidence and self-worth.”

The former prosecutor also pursued acting and appeared in a movie calledHappily Even Afterin 2004, where she portrayed an attorney.

She was a host on Fox News

Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle sits on the panel of Fox News Channel’s “The Five” as pundit Bob Beckel rejoins the show at FOX Studios on January 17, 2017.Roy Rochlin/Getty

Roy Rochlin/Getty

Then, in 2006, Guilfoyle joined Fox News as the host ofThe Lineup.When the program was canceled, she remained with the network and worked as a legal analyst and contributor for shows likeThe O’Reilly FactorandHannity. In 2011, she was hired as a co-host ofThe Fiveand three years later, she also signed on to co-hostOutnumbered.

Despite signing a contract extension with Fox News in 2017, she abruptly left the network in July 2018. While she said that she voluntarily left her position, a 2018 Huffington Post reportclaimed that Guilfoyle was involved in workplace misconduct.

Although she denied sexual harassment allegations from a former assistant, a 2020New Yorkerexposé investigated the claims against Guilfoyle. At the time of theNew Yorkerpiece, which alleged that Fox News paid the former assistant in an out-of-court settlement to prevent legal action, Guilfoyle once again denied the allegations.

Several years after leaving Fox News, in February 2023, Guilfoyle began hosting her own show on the video platform Rumble.

She was previously married to California Governor Gavin Newsom

Gavin Newsom and Kimberly Guilfoyle Newsom during 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.Steve Jennings/WireImage

Steve Jennings/WireImage

While living in San Francisco, Guilfoyle became close with politicianGavin Newsomand the pair got married in December 2001. Two years later, when Newsom was elected mayor of the city, Guilfoyle became the first lady of San Francisco.

She shares a son with her ex-husband Eric Villency

Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle and her son Ronan.Kimberly Guilfoyle Instagram

Shortly after her split from Newsom in 2005, Guilfoyle met businessman and furniture heir Eric Villency. In May 2006, the couple said “I do" at a resort in Barbados, perThe New York Times.

Then, on Oct. 4, 2006, the couple welcomed their son Ronan Anthony. In a birthday post dedicated to Ronan in 2023, Guilfoyle called him “the most beautiful blessing.”

“You are my life and my most enduring love. You have grown into such an accomplished & altruistic young man. We could not be more proud of you. Cannot wait to celebrate you — today and always,” Guilfoylewrote on Instagramalongside photos of her son and Don Jr.

Guilfoyle and Villency separated in 2009 when Ronan was 3 years old.

She is a supporter of Donald Trump

Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle.Kimberly Guilfoyle Instagram

For years, Guilfoyle has been a passionate supporter of Trump. According toThe Mercury News, she originally met the former president at a charity event after she moved to New York in 2004.

“I think I have a very good relationship with the president. I think I enjoy a very straightforward and authentic, very genuine relationship, one that’s built on trust and integrity,” she told the outlet in 2017.

At one point, it was even rumored that she wasbeing considered for the role of Trump’s press secretary. While she didn’t join the communications team, she was allegedly considered more than once for the position.

“I’m a patriot, and it would be an honor to serve the country,” Guilfoyle toldThe Mercury News. “I think it’d be a fascinating job. It’s a challenging job, and you need someone really determined and focused, a great communicator in there with deep knowledge to be able to handle that position.”

Despite not becoming part of Trump’s administration, Guilfoyle has continued to be a vocal supporter of his campaigns. After leaving Fox News, she joined the super PAC America First Action as their vice chairwoman to help elect candidates who aligned with Trump’s administration, perUSA Today. She also joined Don Jr. on the campaign trail in 2020, including speaking during theopening night of the Republican National Convention.

Guilfoyle endorsed Trump on the 2024 campaign trail, giving speeches and attending rallies.

Guilfoyle has said that she and Don Jr. have a “traditional” relationship.

“I love taking care of Don, the way I saw my mother lovingly take care of my father,” Guilfoyle toldMetropolitan Palm Beachmagazine in 2022. “I go out of my way to make sure he has everything he needs – making coffee in the morning, cooking our favorite meals, doing our families laundry, and caring for our home.”

Her engagement to Don Jr. was announced in 2022

Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle.Kimberly Guilfoyle Instagram

After over three years of dating, Guilfoyle and Don Jr. seemingly announced their engagement on New Year’s Day in 2022. In an Instagram post of her and Don Jr. in front of a Christmas tree, she displayed a diamond on her ring finger.

“Tonight was extra special celebrating @donaldjtrumpjr’s birthday,” shecaptioned the photo. “Don, you are strong, smart, courageous, funny and the love of my life. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together. Love you.”

Just days later, the pair’s engagement was confirmed. Guilfoyle and Don Jr. reportedly got engaged on New Year’s Eve in 2020 and kept the news private for a year.

The former television personality later posted about their new relationship statusin a Valentine’s Day Instagram post, calling Don Jr. her fiancé.

She and Don Jr. have been spending time apart

Donald Trump Jr.; Bettina Anderson; Kimberly Guilfoyle.Bloomberg via Getty; Getty; Getty

Bloomberg via Getty; Getty; Getty

Guilfoyle’s relationship with Don Jr. appears to be over. In December 2024, the businessman was spottedholding handswith a different woman, socialiteBettina Anderson, in Florida, who has since begun accompanying Don Jr. in public.

“Don Jr. has been dating Bettina for about six months. [He] even took her on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Kim,” a source told PEOPLE.

The insider added: “For the most part,Kim has looked the other waybecause she loves the power and lifestyle.”

A mere 24 hours after Don Jr. was seen with Anderson,Donald Trumpannounced onTruth Socialthat Guilfoyle had been nominated as the U.S. ambassador to Greece.

“Bettina wants Kim out of the area,” a political source told PEOPLE. “They aretrying to send Kim abroad. They waited for the election to pass [because] they didn’t want the split to get in the way [or] hurt Donald in the election.”

source: people.com