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Bettina Anderson was used to life in the public eye for years, but she quickly found herself in a new kind of spotlight. In late 2024, reports surfaced about her rumored relationship with Donald Trump Jr., who had been dating ex-fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle since 2018. After just over a year of dating Don, he and Bettina announced their engagement at the White House Christmas party in December 2025. As the public learns more about Bettina, many are curious about her career, upbringing, age, and how she and Don Jr. met.
Find out more about Bettina, including her age, and more details below.
Who Is Bettina Anderson?
Bettina attended Columbia University, where she graduated in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism, and conservation, according to her LinkedIn profile. She is a philanthropist and model, with early modeling gigs in Florida throughout the 2000s. Bettina later co-founded The Paradise Fund, an organization focused on protecting the environment and advocating for conservation through impactful storytelling, as stated on its website.
Per Bettina’s profile on The Paradise Fund’s website, she “loves being in the water and, as a licensed rebreather tech diver, she has a unique and special lens for witnessing the impact that over-development is having on our natural waters and marine wildlife.”
Bettina is also involved in the fashion world. In 2022, she spoke with Fashion Week Daily about the Project Paradise Film Fund Initiative, which she said she was “so proud” to be a part of.
“One of the greatest focuses of my life is how I can be of service to others and a be steward of the environment,” Bettina said at the time.
How Old Is Bettina Anderson?
Bettina is reportedly 39 years old, born in December 1986. Don Jr., who is 47, will turn 48 on December 31, 2025. The couple has a nine-year age gap.
While describing Bettina, a source from Palm Beach, Florida, told People that she is a “party girl” and that Don Jr. is “smitten with her.” The insider also alleged that Bettina “is a big Republican and wild.”
When Did Bettina Start Dating Donald Trump Jr.?
Betting and Don Jr. started dating in mid-2024, according to People. A source told the publication in December that the couple have “been dating for about six months” — even though Don Jr. was still in a relationship with Kimberly. The insider further alleged that Don “took [Bettina] on a trip to Alaska and introduced her around as his girlfriend when he was still very much with Kim.”
“For the most part Kim has looked the other way because she loves the power and lifestyle,” the source claimed.
Don Jr. and Kimberly avoided publicly commenting on the reports about their romance, but they confirmed their engagement in December 2025. Don’s father, Donald Trump, nominated Kimberly to be the next ambassador to Greece.
