Vanessa Trump, the former daughter-in-law of US President Donald Trump, has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 48-year-old former model shared the news in a recent Instagram post, revealing that she underwent a medical procedure earlier this week and is working closely with her medical team to develop a treatment plan.
In her post, Ms. Trump expressed gratitude to her doctors and emphasized her determination to remain focused and hopeful, supported by her family and children. She was married to Donald Trump Jr. for 12 to 13 years before their divorce in 2018, and the couple shares custody of their five children: Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, Chloe, and Kai.
Ivanka Trump, the president’s eldest daughter, publicly responded to the announcement by offering prayers for Vanessa’s strength and a swift recovery.
Ms. Trump is currently in a relationship with golf star Tiger Woods, who is 50 years old. The couple has been together since 2024 and previously shared posts on social media celebrating their relationship. However, Woods has been facing his own recent difficulties. Following a car crash, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and subsequently entered a rehabilitation program. Court documents indicate that officers found no alcohol in Woods’s system but suspected drug use after he refused a urine test. Woods has pleaded not guilty and stated that he had taken several medications, including ibuprofen, Vicodin, and drugs for high blood pressure and cholesterol, prior to the incident. He has since announced a hiatus from professional golf to address his dependence on painkillers.
Sources close to the couple have indicated that Ms. Trump has been supportive of Woods during his recovery and is determined to help him move past recent public challenges.
The couple’s intertwined personal struggles highlight a period of significant challenge, with both navigating health and legal issues while under public scrutiny. Vanessa Trump’s announcement has drawn attention not only to her medical condition but also to the broader context of their shared circumstances.