Who is Bettina Anderson, the socialite spotted with Donald Trump Jr.?

Bettina Anderson, a socialite and social media influencer was recently spotted holding hands with Donald Trump Jr., the eldest of the president-elect’s children. The photographs taken by The Daily Mail on Tuesday have spread like wildfire, especially in the context of Trump Jr.’s rumoured split with fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle.

Though Trump Jr., 46 didn’t call off his engagement to former political commentator and future ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, in public, his involvement with the socialite has sparked rumours. The duo have been dating since 2018 and got engaged to him in 2020.

Bettina Anderson grabbed eyeballs after Trump Jr. graced at her 38th birthday bash in Palm Beach. Here’s everything you need to know about Trump Jr.’s rumoured love interest, Bettina Anderson.

Model and social media influencer
Bettina Anderson is a model and social media influencer. She has 46.9K followers on Instagram alone. She describes herself as “a typical stay at home mom, only I don’t do household chores… or have a husband… or have kids.” She is quite active on social media, and often drops glimpses of her work. She is the face of luxury jeweler and designer Hamilton Jewelers.

In May 2022, she appeared on the cover of Palm Beach Illustrated along with Kent Anderson, and, Samantha Cerny Anderson. She spoke about her non-profit The Paradise Fund, which aims to “educate and spread awareness about causes of… ongoing changes in weather patterns that ultimately become natural disasters.” She co-founded the nonprofit along with her brothers Kent and Loy in 2005. The Paradise Fund provides disaster relief to affected communities and funding for Florida-based filmmakers to share stories about the importance of conservation efforts.

Family
Bettina Anderson is the daughter of the late banking mogul Harry Loy Anderson Jr., who became the youngest bank president in the country at the age of 26 when he took over the Worth Avenue National Bank. He passed away in 2013. According to the New York Times, she is a third-generation Palm Beach resident.

Secret romance
Bettina and Trump Jr. were clicked together by The Daily mail in August 2024, as they grabbed lunch at The Honor Bar in Palm Beach. The publication claimed that they rumoured ‘couple’ were seen kissing multiple times. On Tuesday, the publication reported that the couple spent nearly two hours at the high-end bistro Buccan. They reportedly seemed unfazed by the nearby paparazzi, as they stepped out of the restaurant in a jovial mood. On the same day, the socialite dropped a photo of a flower delivery on her Instagram story, and also tagged @donaldtrumpjr in the top left corner. Earlier, during Election Day, Anderson dropped a picture of a flower delivery with a card written, “Happy 8 months, love you.”

Trump Jr.’s fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump too has come under the spotlight, for 'sending Trump Jr.'s fiancée to Greece' amidst the heated rumours. Guilfoyle’s appointment as ambassador seemed dramatic enough.


"Today, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Guilfoyle as the United States Ambassador to Greece. For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally. Her extensive experience and leadership in law, media, and politics along with her sharp intellect make her supremely qualified to represent the United States, and safeguard its interests abroad. Kimberly is perfectly suited to foster strong bilateral relations with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation,” Trump said.
(Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Bettina Anderson)