Donald Trump Jr. Marries Bettina Anderson

Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr. have officially tied the knot ahead of their planned wedding celebration in the Bahamas this weekend. Reports indicate the couple wed in a ceremony on Thursday.

The marriage certificate was obtained by TMZ. The event was officiated by Brad McPherson, a real estate attorney closely connected to the Trump family. The marriage license was signed by a deputy clerk from Palm Beach County.

Meet Bettina Anderson

Bettina Anderson, aged 39, is now a member of the Trump family. She holds an Ivy League degree, having graduated from Columbia University in art history, criticism, and conservation.

Her LinkedIn profile reveals she was involved with Sigma Delta Tau, a sorority focused on empowering women.

Career and Influence

Anderson is a known model and lifestyle influencer. Her career includes representing Hamilton Jewelers in marketing campaigns and featuring on magazine covers including Palm Beach Illustrated and Quest.

She boasts over 144,000 Instagram followers, where she describes herself humorously as “your typical stay-at-home mom” despite not having children or doing household chores.

Family and Background

Anderson is a twin, having a sister named Kristina. On social media, she has expressed deep gratitude for her sister and her family.

Her father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., had a significant role as President of Worth Avenue National Bank at a young age and contributed to founding the Palm Beach Day Academy.

He passed away in 2013 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Her mother, Inger Anderson, is actively involved in advocacy, particularly with organizations like the YMCA and Urban Youth Impact.

Nonprofit Work

Alongside her siblings, Anderson co-founded The Paradise Fund, now known as Paradise.ngo, which focuses on environmental and disaster relief efforts.

She serves as the executive director of the organization and leads initiatives such as the Project Paradise Film Fund, supporting documentaries on Florida’s wildlife and ecosystems.

Relationship Timeline

Anderson and Trump Jr. were first seen together publicly in Palm Beach in September 2024. Over the year, she became a regular attendee at significant events alongside him.

Trump Jr. proposed to Anderson in late 2025, and their engagement was announced by President Trump during a holiday event at the White House.

Previously, Trump Jr. was married to Vanessa Trump, with whom he shares five children.

While Anderson was engaged to Beau Wrigley, she has no children and has not been married before.

Wedding Details

Despite planning to attend, President Donald Trump announced he will miss the wedding due to government-related responsibilities.

The announcement was made on Friday expressing his regret of not being present with his son and daughter-in-law.

Khloe Quill, a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital, has noted the various aspects of the story impacting the lifestyle section, including family and public events.