Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr., has disclosed a recent breast cancer diagnosis in an Instagram post. “I want to share a personal health update,” she wrote. “I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan.”
The announcement received immediate support from members of the Trump family and online followers. Ivanka Trump commented on her Instagram, stating: “Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.” The post garnered significant engagement, including likes from Tiffany Trump and positive reactions from supporters.
Vanessa concluded her statement by expressing gratitude for kindness while emphasizing her need for privacy during treatment. “Thank you for your kindness and support—it truly means more than I can express,” she wrote. “I kindly ask for privacy as I focus on my health and recovery.”
Vanessa Trump shares five children with ex-husband Donald Trump Jr. She has maintained a lower public profile compared to other members of the extended Trump family in recent years, though she revealed in 2024 that she is currently in a relationship with golf legend Tiger Woods.
According to reports from 2006, Vanessa grew up on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and began modeling early in her life. She met Donald Trump Jr. at a party in 2003, where Trump introduced himself to her: “I’m Donald Trump. I wanted to introduce you to my son Donald Trump Jr.” The couple married in November 2005 at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. Their divorce occurred in 2018, though Vanessa has remained involved with the family, including attending President Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.