Vanessa Trump calls Tiger Woods ‘my strength through it all’ after revealing breast cancer diagnosis

A source said Tiger Woods believes Vanessa Trump will recover and is supporting her despite his recent DUI troubles
Vanessa Trump revealed she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with doctors on a treatment plan (@tigerwoods/X)
Vanessa Trump revealed she was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is working with doctors on a treatment plan (@tigerwoods/X)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Vanessa Trump recently shared an emotional tribute to her boyfriend, Tiger Woods, praising him as her pillar of support during her breast cancer battle.

Vanessa expressed gratitude for the golfer and her family while facing this health crisis, which comes as Woods navigates his own recent personal troubles.

Vanessa Trump, on her Instagram, called Tiger Woods 'my strength' as she battles cancer (Screengrab/officialvanessatrump/Instagram)
Vanessa Trump called Tiger Woods 'my strength' on Instagram as she battles cancer (Screengrab/officialvanessatrump/Instagram)

Vanessa Trump calls Tiger Woods ‘my strength’ amid cancer battle

Vanessa Trump took to Instagram Stories to give a special shoutout to Woods.

Sharing a cozy throwback photo of herself with him, she captioned the upload by calling him “My strength through it all! Family and the closest people to me,” alongside heart and praying hands emojis.

Sources close to the couple noted how supportive Woods has been during this time.

An insider shared with Page Six that Woods is really just focused on being there for her, adding that "he’s proud of how positive she’s stayed and how she’s handling everything so far."

Vanessa Trump shared her cancer diagnosis on Instagram.
(Instagram/@officialvanessatrump)
Vanessa Trump shared her cancer diagnosis on Instagram (Instagram/@officialvanessatrump)

The source further noted that "she’s been so strong and he truly believes she’s going to be OK, and he’s just trying to support her however he can right now." This dedication comes as the athlete navigates troubles following a March DUI arrest.

Vanessa Trump begins treatment after cancer diagnosis

The former wife of Donald Trump Jr, Vanessa, announced on Wednesday, May 20, that she was "recently diagnosed with breast cancer."

In her statement, she further wrote, "while this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan." She added that while this isn’t news anyone expects, she is working closely with her medical team on a treatment plan.

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 26: Vanessa Haydon Trump appears in Civil Supreme Court on July 26, 2018 in New York City. Donald Trump Jr. and his estranged wife Vanessa Trump appeared in court Thursday for the first hearing in their divorce proceedings. (Photo by Alec Tabak - Pool/Getty Images)
Vanessa Haydon Trump appears in Civil Supreme Court on July 26, 2018 in New York City (Alec Tabak - Pool/Getty Images)

Having undergone a procedure earlier in the week, she emphasized that she remains “focused and hopeful while surrounded by the love and support of my family, my kids, and those closest to me.”

She closed her announcement by asking for privacy as she focuses on her “health and recovery.”

Vanessa Trump shares heartfelt photo with her five children

Vanessa Trump wrote the same message of gratitude over another slide, which featured a smiling snapshot of herself alongside her five children.

It may be noted that she shares her children, Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe, with her ex-husband Don Jr, to whom she was married from 2005 to 2018.  

Vanessa Trump with her five children as she navigates her cancer battle (officialvanessatrump/Instagram)
Vanessa Trump with her five children as she navigates her cancer battle (officialvanessatrump/Instagram)

The news brought a wave of support, including a public message from her former sister-in-law, Ivanka Trump, who wrote, “Praying for your continued strength and a swift recovery. Love you mama.”

Ivanka Trump sends emotional message to Vanessa Trump after cancer diagnosis (@officialvanessatrump/Instagram)
Ivanka Trump sends emotional message to Vanessa Trump after her cancer diagnosis (@officialvanessatrump/Instagram)

While Vanessa focuses on her recovery alongside Woods, whom she has been dating since March 2025, her ex-husband has moved on and married Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas this weekend. 

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