Tiger Woods, after making his relationship with Vanessa Trump Instagram-official, has requested a veil of privacy. Yet, this plea did little to deter Ivanka Trump, Vanessa's ex-sister-in-law, from voicing her opinions on this unforeseen coupling. According to the Daily Mail, Ivanka was among the numerous individuals who commented on Woods' somewhat bewildering Sunday Instagram post—a blend of accolades for his new lover ("Love fills the air, and life blooms with you by my side!") and a plea for discretion ("At this juncture, we kindly seek privacy for those whom we cherish deeply").
Despite Woods' appeal for privacy, Ivanka didn't falter in making her sentiments about their union known through her concise reply: "Absolutely thrilled for you both!" (accompanied by two smiling heart emojis).
Vanessa, a former model and actress, tied the knot with Donald Trump Jr. at Mar-a-Lago in 2005. Together, they had five children before their divorce in 2018. Vanessa has been no stranger to high-profile love affairs. Prior to her relationship with Don Jr., she was briefly romantically linked to Leonardo DiCaprio and dated Saudi prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud from 1998 to 2001. Since her split from Don Jr., her love life has been relatively under the radar.
Their eldest child, 17-year-old Kai Trump, is a professional golfer, just like Tiger's 16-year-old son, Charlie. Ivanka has long harbored respect and admiration for Vanessa. In a 2016 interview with People, Ivanka lauded Vanessa as "a machine" (in a complimentary sense), adding, "She's my Wonder Woman."
While this new pairing came as a shock to some, those close to both Woods and Trump had been privy to their romance for quite some time. The pair reportedly embarked on their relationship shortly before Thanksgiving last year and reside mere minutes apart in Florida, allowing them ample time together. Their children also attend the exclusive The Benjamin School in Palm Beach, fostering a close bond between the families for some time now.
"They thoroughly enjoy spending time together, dining, and socializing," a source revealed to the Daily Mail. "They're keeping a low profile, preferring not to parade their relationship in public—at least, not just yet."
