Trump’s ex-wife Marla Maples calls Bettina Anderson a ‘beauty’ as she gushes about Don Jr’s new GF
WASHINGTON, DC: Marla Maples, President Donald Trump’s ex-wife, has shown her support for Donald Trump Jr’s new girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, as the two women shared a friendly moment at the presidential gala following the inauguration festivities.
Maples, who shares daughter Tiffany Trump with the president, took to Instagram on Tuesday, January 21, to share a sweet clip of herself and Anderson enjoying each other's company.
Marla Maples praises Donald Trump Jr’s girlfriend Bettina Anderson
The video, posted after Monday, January 20, presidential gala, shows Maples calling Anderson a “beauty.” She can be heard telling Anderson, “Beauty! Gorgeousness, gorgeousness,” as Anderson, 38, blew a kiss to the camera.
The Palm Beach socialite then turned around to show off the white bow on the back of her custom black Safiyaa gown, which she paired with see-through opera gloves and dazzling diamond accessories.
The warm exchange between the two women highlights the growing bond between Maples and Anderson, who has been welcomed into the Trump family after starting a relationship with Donald Trump Jr in 2024.
Anderson, who is a model, has become a prominent figure within the Trump circle, particularly after she and Don Jr were first spotted together in the summer of 2024, and their relationship was confirmed publicly by Page Six in December.
In the video shared by Maples, she briefly shows off her own gown for the evening, an elegant Elie Saab creation, before flipping the camera to show Vice President JD Vance introducing President Trump to the crowd at the gala.
Marla Maples and Bettina Anderson’s growing bond highlights shift in Don Jr’s relationships
Anderson also shared the same video on her social media page, captioning it: “Backstage with this beauty ready to watch some dancing.”
The pair’s growing friendship isn’t the only significant relationship development. As Anderson has become part of the Trump family, Donald Trump Jr's previous long-term relationship with Kimberly Guilfoyle has come to an end.
The two had been together since 2018 and got engaged in 2022. The breakup was confirmed as Donald Jr. and Bettina’s relationship blossomed, with the new couple enjoying getaways and family holidays together, including time spent at Mar-a-Lago.
Despite the end of their romantic relationship, insiders revealed that Kimberly Guilfoyle is maintaining a cordial connection with Trump Jr. A source told Page Six that “Kimberly and Don have known each other for years and have a lot of history together so she feels like they’ll always have a connection.”
The source added that both have many mutual friends and are bound to cross paths frequently, “Kimberly and Don Jr have many mutual friends and run in the same circles, so they’ll continuously cross paths throughout their lives.”
Marla Maples and Donald Trump's complicated relationship
Marla Maples and Donald Trump first got together in 1984 while he was still married to Ivana. After his 1990 divorce from Ivana, they continued their relationship and welcomed daughter Tiffany.
They married in 1993, two months after Tiffany's birth, at a grand ceremony at the Plaza Hotel. However, their marriage ended in 1999 following accusations of an affair with their bodyguard.
Despite their complicated history, Maples and Trump appeared to be on good terms during Trump’s inauguration weekend, with Maples attending several events.
Internet reacts to Marla Maples' growing bond with Bettina Anderson
As soon as Page Six published the news of Maples' friendly bond with Anderson, readers quickly flooded the comments section with their reactions.
A user wrote, "Chatting the weakest link in the chain is a poor strategy. 'Over comfortable' behavior at the first Big Weekend with the family also a bad strategy. Her goal bar must be set low... At the "forever fianceé" level 🎟️💐 🧳🍸🎁💍?"
Another added, "Never heard "gorgeousness" during the Oboma years."
Drawing comparison between the two, the third commentator remarked, "I’d take Marla over Bettina any day! Even her first name is better."
"Marla still looking good all these years later," praised a fan.
Other chimed in, "How sweet- blurry pics together."
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