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It’s been nearly eight years since Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife, Vanessa Trump, divorced, but they’ve remained dedicated co-parents to their five children. After they split in 2018, Vanessa and Don Jr. released a joint statement, expressing the “tremendous respect” they had for each other while vowing to raise their kids.
“After 12 years of marriage, we have decided to go our separate ways,” Vanessa and Don Jr. said, per PEOPLE. “We will always have tremendous respect for each other and our families. We have five beautiful children together and they remain our top priority. We ask for your privacy during this time.”
After Vanessa revealed in May 2026 that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, public interest in her personal life and family grew once again. Below, learn more about Vanessa and Don Jr.’s past marriage and their five children.
How Long Were Vanessa Trump & Donald Trump Jr. Married?
Vanessa and Don Jr. first met at a fashion show in 2003, and they were introduced by his father, Donald Trump Sr. In 2005, Don Jr. famously proposed to Vanessa with a $100,000 engagement ring in front of a jeweler’s store.
In 2018, Vanessa and Don Jr. split and divorced.
Who Are Vanessa Trump & Don Jr.’s Children?
Vanessa and Don Jr. share their kids, Kai Madison, Donald John III, Tristan, Spencer and Chloe, together. Their eldest, Kai, has become the most publicly visible of the siblings in recent years.
Kai first gained national attention after speaking at the 2024 Republican National Convention, where she described her grandfather, Donald Trump, as a “normal grandpa.” Since then, she has built a strong presence on social media and has grown into a public figure.
During Donald Sr.’s 2025 inauguration, Kai’s dad, Don Jr., praised his “little Smurf” in a behind-the-scenes video.
“I love this little Smurf so much, and I’m so proud of her,” Don Jr. said about Kai in the clip. “I’m very proud of her, and even if at her age dads are not cool, I don’t care. I love her so much. You’re the best, little Smurf.”
She is also an accomplished golfer and has committed to play collegiate golf at the University of Miami. In 2025, she made her debut on the LPGA Tour and has continued to pursue the sport while gaining sponsorship deals and a growing following online.
Why Did Vanessa Trump File for Divorce From Don Jr.?
Throughout his marriage to Vanessa, Don Jr. became the subject of infidelity rumors. Multiple outlets reported that he allegedly engaged in an affair with Aubrey O’Day in 2011, though Don Jr. has never publicly commented on the report.
Vanessa and Don Jr. never publicly confirmed the reason behind their divorce.
