Who Is Bettina Anderson? All about Donald Trump Jr.’s new girlfriend

Bettina Anderson is a socialite, model, and influencer from Palm Beach, Florida. She recently came into the spotlight because of her connection to Donald Trump Jr. The couple appeared publicly at President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, sparking media interest.

Who Is Bettina Anderson? Early Life and Family Background

Bettina grew up in Palm Beach, Florida, in a well-known family. Her father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., was the youngest bank president in the U.S. when he took charge of Worth Avenue National Bank at just 26 years old. He was also a philanthropist involved with many charities, including the American Red Cross. He passed away in 2013.

Bettina’s mother, Inger Anderson, runs a business called Palm Beach Groves, which is an orange orchard and souvenir shop. The family estate where Bettina grew up is called Oasis Cottage. It was once owned by famous fashion designer Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau. The estate sold for nearly $12 million in 2016.

Bettina has five siblings, including a twin sister.

Education and Career

Bettina attended Columbia University and graduated in 2009 with a degree in art history. She has worked in business development for the pharmaceutical company TherapeuticsMD. She also consulted for an investment company called Merrick Ventures.

Besides business, Bettina is a model and influencer. She has appeared in magazines like Quest, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Modern Luxury Palm Beach. She is often called an “ambassador of Palm Beach style” and is known locally as a fashion icon.

Her Instagram account has over 60,000 followers. She promotes skincare products and runs an Amazon Shop.

Charity Work and Environmental Activism

Bettina is active in charity, especially environmental causes. She co-founded Project Paradise with her siblings. This charity supports filmmaking grants focused on environmental conservation.

Project Paradise produced a short documentary called The Water State, highlighting the fragile nature of Florida’s freshwater springs.

Bettina also volunteers with the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County and supports The Everglades Foundation.

Relationship with Donald Trump Jr.

Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr. were first publicly linked in September 2024. Before that, she was seen at the 2024 Republican National Convention, sitting near Trump Jr. and other Trump family members.

In September, they were spotted kissing and having brunch in Palm Beach. Neither Bettina nor Trump Jr. officially commented on their relationship at that time.

They attended many events together, including a fundraiser for Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign at Mar-a-Lago. The event was exclusive, costing up to $100,000 per couple to attend.

They also appeared publicly during the January 2025 inauguration. They were seen holding hands, dancing at a ball, and attending receptions together. Bettina posted birthday flowers from Trump Jr. on her Instagram Story in December 2024.

Donald Trump Jr. has not confirmed any official relationship status but acknowledged a “special bond” with his former fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, while appearing with Anderson publicly.