In a surprising White House announcement on December 15, Donald Trump Jr. revealed his engagement to Florida socialite and model Bettina Anderson. The announcement, which was preceded by a brief statement from President Donald Trump, marked the formalization of a relationship that has been in the public eye since late 2024.
Trump Jr. detailed his nervousness before proposing, while Anderson took the stage to express her joy, calling Trump Jr. the “love of her life” and proclaiming herself the “luckiest girl in the world.” The engagement comes after Trump Jr.’s separation from his former fiancée, Kimberly Guilfoyle, who currently serves as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
The union of the Trump family’s political dynasty and Anderson’s established Palm Beach financial elite has naturally brought scrutiny to Anderson’s own financial standing.
Bettina Anderson: Net Worth and Earnings
Anderson’s precise net worth is not public information. However, unverified reports circulated in late 2025 place her estimated net worth between $500,000 and $600,000. Given her family background and lifestyle, the true estimate is likely higher.
- Primary Income Sources: Her income is generated primarily through her work as a model and social media influencer. She has been featured as the face of luxury jeweler Hamilton Jewelers and has appeared on the cover of Palm Beach Illustrated.
- Philanthropy: Anderson is also a co-founder of The Paradise Fund (now Project Paradise), a non-profit organization established in 2005 with her brothers to focus on disaster relief and environmental conservation.
In contrast, her fiancé, Donald Trump Jr., is reportedly worth $500 million, as estimated by Forbes in September 2025. Anderson, born in December 1986, is around 38-39 years old, making her nine years younger than Trump Jr.
Family Background and Upbringing of Privilege
Bettina Anderson is a third-generation Palm Beach resident and hails from one of the area’s most influential and wealthy families, a world she has called home her entire life.
- Father’s Legacy: Her late father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., was a banking prodigy who made history by becoming the youngest bank president in the United States at the age of 26 when he took charge of the Worth Avenue National Bank. He was also a noted entrepreneur, developer, and philanthropist.
- Luxury Real Estate: Anderson grew up in a multimillion-dollar family estate. Following the death of her mother, Inger Anderson, her father sold the estate for $11.88 million. Anderson herself later purchased a West Palm Beach home costing $860,000.
- High-End Education: Her education reflects her privileged upbringing. She attended prestigious private schools with high tuition rates, including:
- Palm Beach Day School (now Palm Beach Day Academy), where tuition can exceed $35,000 annually.
- St. Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, where tuition for boarders can be as high as $76,000 a year. She later attended Columbia University, graduating with a degree in art history, criticism, and conservation.
The Lifestyle of a Socialite
Anderson’s fashion and travel choices provide further insight into her wealth:
- Designer Wardrobe: She has been spotted in high-value designer items, including a $7,150 Elie Saab gown at a Mar-a-Lago New Year’s celebration and a Dior bag estimated to be over $5,000.
- Private Travel: She told Palm Beach Illustrated in 2016 that she likes to “jump on [her] brothers’ plane and go spearfishing in The Bahamas.” Her travels also include luxurious destinations like Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, where villas reportedly cost over $2,079 per night.