Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson tied the knot prior to their planned wedding festivities in the Bahamas. As reported by sources, the couple’s marriage took place on Thursday, confirmed by a marriage certificate obtained by TMZ.
The ceremony was officiated by Brad McPherson, a real estate attorney with long-standing connections to the Trump family. A deputy clerk from Palm Beach County signed the marriage license.
Who is Bettina Anderson?
Bettina Anderson, age 39, is a graduate from Columbia University, holding a degree in art history, criticism, and conservation. Her LinkedIn profile indicates she was a member of Sigma Delta Tau, a sorority focused on helping women achieve their maximum potential.
Donald Trump Jr.’s Proposal
The engagement between Donald Trump Jr. and Anderson was publicly announced by President Trump during a holiday event at the White House in December 2025, following Trump Jr.’s proposal earlier that year.
Career in Modeling and Influencing
Anderson has developed a career as a model and lifestyle influencer. Her work includes a campaign for Hamilton Jewelers and appearances in luxury lifestyle publications such as Palm Beach Illustrated and Quest.
She has amassed over 144,000 followers on Instagram, where she humorously describes herself as “just your typical stay-at-home mom” without participating in household chores or having a husband and children.
Family Ties and Personal Life
Anderson has a twin sister, Kristina, whom she regards as “the greatest blessing,” crediting her for providing beautiful nephews and a niece.
Her father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., was once president of Worth Avenue National Bank and played a significant role in establishing Palm Beach Day Academy. He passed away in 2013 following health challenges related to Alzheimer’s disease.
Her mother, Inger Anderson, engages actively in advocacy through organizations like YMCA and Urban Youth Impact, along with The Paradise Fund, which she co-founded with her family.
Environmental and Nonprofit Work
Bettina Anderson serves as executive director of Paradise.ngo, an environmental and disaster relief nonprofit. She leads initiatives such as the Project Paradise Film Fund, offering grants to filmmakers who highlight Florida’s endangered freshwater springs and wildlife.
Relationship Timeline
The couple’s relationship drew public attention after they were seen together in Palm Beach in September 2024. Since then, Anderson appeared alongside Trump Jr. at many events, including the Republican National Convention and private family gatherings.
Trump Jr. held previous marriage ties to Vanessa Trump from 2005 until 2018. The former couple has five children.
Anderson hasn’t been married before. She was engaged to businessman Beau Wrigley, but they did not marry.
Absentia of President Trump
President Donald Trump shared his inability to join the wedding due to unavoidable government-related circumstances and his commitment to the United States.
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