Kimberly Guilfoyle, nominee for ambassador to Greece: About Trump Jr.'s ex-fiancee, her new job
When photos surfaced online of Donald Trump Jr. kissing socialite Bettina Anderson, it made global news.
Then his dad, President Donald Trump, announced days later that Guilfoyle would be his new ambassador to Greece during his second administration.
That made global news, too.
However, it's been more than two months since Donald Trump's inauguration and months after Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. called off their engagement. Is Guilfoyle, a former Fox News TV personality and member of Donald Trump's inner circle, headed to Greece? When does the ambassadorship start?
It could be soon.
Recently, Guilfoyle participated in a Greek Independence Day celebration at the White House with President Donald Trump. She shared footage of her March 24 speech to her social networks with one caption stating, 'Today, we celebrate and cherish our rich history and ensuring bond, the United States and Greece.'
Here's what we know.
Donald Trump Jr., the eldest child of Donald Trump and the late Ivana Trump, was born on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 1977. His siblings are Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump, half-sister Tiffany Trump born to Donald Trump and Marla Maples, and half-brother Barron Trump, born to Donald and Melania Trump.
Donald Trump Jr. previously was married to former model Vanessa Trump from 2005 to 2018. They have five children: Kai Madison Trump, Donald Trump III, Tristan Trump, Spencer Trump and Chloe Trump. Currently, Vanessa Trump is dating golf legend and Donald Trump's longtime friend, Tiger Woods.
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle started dating in 2018 after his divorce was finalized from Vanessa Trump. The pair were engaged and bought a house together in 2021 and split sometime in 2024.
In December 2024, Donald Trump Jr. was publicly spotted with model Bettina Anderson of Palm Beach, Florida. The pair attended Donald and Melania Trump's annual New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Inauguration Day 2025 festivities in Washington, D.C., and Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with the Trump family.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle is a former model, attorney and Fox News host from San Francisco, California. She's been a familiar face in the Trump circle since 2018. Guilfoyle previously appeared on "The Five" and "Outnumbered" on Fox News. Before her relationship with Donald Trump Jr., Guilfoyle was previously married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, for four years while he was the mayor of San Francisco. They divorced in 2006, and she married furniture heir Eric Villency the same year. They had a son, Ronan Villency, but divorced in 2009.
In December 2024, photos of Donald Trump Jr. and Palm Beach, Florida, socialite Bettina Anderson were published online. Days later, Donald Trump appointed Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece. According to an April 2, 2025, record search, Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle's home in Jupiter is off the market and both names appear on property records.
On Dec. 10, 2024, then-President-elect Donald Trump nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle, his son Donald Trump Jr.'s former fiancee, to be US ambassador to Greece. A Senate confirmation is required, but as of April 2, 2025, one has not been scheduled. Guilfoyle's Instagram description mentions her new post: "Public figure. Appointed by President Donald J. Trump as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece."
Ambassadors typically are based at the U.S. embassy of the host country, or in this case, 91 Vasilisis Sophias Ave., 10160 Athens, Greece.
Though she and Donald Trump Jr. are no longer dating, Guilfoyle continues to be a strong champion for his father and uses her various platforms − her X presence, Instagram and Rumble podcast − to spread Trump administration news. Recently, Guilfoyle:
received an award at a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's private club (see below)
attended Inauguration Day 2025 events in Washington, D.C. (along with Donald Trump Jr., his ex-wife Vanessa Trump and their children, and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson)
attended Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, as did the Trump family (including Donald Trump Jr., three of his children and Anderson)
attended Palm Beach, Florida, society functions and galas
George Tsunis served as US ambassador to Greece from 2022 to 2025. He was nominated by former President Joe Biden on Oct. 8, 2021, then confirmed by the U.S. Senate on March 10, 2022. He began serving as ambassador to Greece on May 10, 2022, until Jan. 20, 2025, the date of President Donald Trump's inauguration.
During his term, Tsunis had frequently posted messages under the @USambassadorGR handle on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. On Jan. 17, 2025, he delivered a farewell tweet: "Serving as U.S. Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime. As a Greek-American, returning to serve in the land where my parents were born has made this journey even more meaningful. The philoxenia, wisdom, and enduring spirit that shaped my childhood were magnificently strengthened during my time here. Every corner of Greece − from its storied past to its bright future − has offered lessons in leadership and friendship I will carry forever. Our Chargé d'Affaires Maria Olson will assume leadership on January 20 and continue advancing our shared goals. Please continue following @USEmbassyAthens for updates on our vital bilateral relationship."
As of April 2, 2025, there has been no mentions of Kimberly Guilfoyle's appointment on the official X handles for the Greece ambassador and the U.S. Embassy in Athens account, except for the Greek Independence Day celebration on March 24, 2025, at the White House. On Instagram, the U.S. Embassy in Athens account has posted a Reel about Inauguration Day and a photo of Super Bowl LIX, which Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle and Bettina Anderson attended.
Sangalang is a lead digital producer for USA TODAY Network. Follow her on Twitter or Instagram at @byjensangalang. Support local journalism. Consider subscribing to a Florida newspaper.
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