Bettina Anderson, Trump Jr.’s girlfriend, drew attention in India for her cultural embrace at Netra Mantena’s wedding and visits with Anant Ambani. (Image: Getting Images)

Bettina Anderson, the girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., has recently drawn significant attention not only for her relationship with the former US President’s eldest son but also for her high-profile appearances during their visit to India. A Palm Beach–based socialite, model, philanthropist and influencer, Bettina has quickly become a prominent face in Trump Jr.’s public life.

Who Is Bettina Anderson?

Born in December 1986 and raised in Palm Beach, Florida, Bettina comes from an influential family. Her father, Harry Loy Anderson Jr., was once the youngest bank president in the United States and served on several major boards, while her mother, Inger Anderson, is a philanthropist and business owner. Bettina, one of six siblings, graduated from Columbia University in 2009 with a degree in art history, criticism and conservation.

Professionally, she has worked as a model and social media personality, appearing on magazine covers and in luxury brand campaigns. Beyond her fashion footprint, Bettina is deeply involved in philanthropy. She co-founded The Paradise Fund, a Florida-based nonprofit focused on disaster relief and environmental conservation, and has also supported literacy programs and Everglades preservation initiatives. She often describes service and environmental stewardship as the central guiding forces of her life.

Her Relationship With Donald Trump Jr.

Bettina began appearing publicly with Donald Trump Jr. in mid-2024. Since then, she has become a familiar presence at Trump family milestones, political events, and social gatherings. Media outlets often describe her as an “it-girl” of Palm Beach with a rising profile on the American political-social circuit.

Visit to India With Donald Jr.

During their recent trip to India, Bettina Anderson accompanied Donald Trump Jr. to the grand Udaipur wedding celebrations of billionaire heiress Netra Mantena and entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju one of the most high-profile social events of the year. Bettina embraced the cultural festivities by wearing a striking blue-mint lehenga with intricate embroidery, earning widespread praise for her traditional Indian look.

At the sangeet ceremony, Bettina and Trump Jr. were seen enjoying Bollywood music and dancing alongside celebrities, including actor Ranveer Singh. Videos from the night show the couple joining the crowd as “What Jhumka?” and other hit tracks played, adding to the buzz around their visit.

Before Udaipur, the couple also travelled to Jamnagar, Gujarat, where Trump Jr. visited the Vantara wildlife rescue centre and later offered prayers at a temple with industrialist Anant Ambani. Bettina accompanied him throughout, participating in cultural rituals and sharing moments from the visit.

Her participation, traditional attire, and engagement with local customs made her a standout figure during the India tour, blending her American socialite persona with an enthusiastic embrace of Indian culture.