When it comes to Kimberly Guilfoyle, drama and intrigue seem to follow her like a shadow. While her love story with Donald Trump Jr. has been the talk of the town since the late 2010s, what really gets people buzzing is the life the prominent media personality lived before stepping into her current role as his fiancée.
Yes, Kimberly and Trump Jr. became an item shortly after Vanessa Trump’s split from Donald, diving headfirst into a whirlwind romance that saw them secretly getting engaged in December 2020. Though the cat was officially let out of the bag in January 2022, the couple still keeps fans guessing about when those wedding bells will finally ring. With their lavish life unfolding in Jupiter, Florida, it’s safe to say they’re saving something big for later.
But wait—before you picture her walking down the aisle again, let’s rewind the clock to a time when Kimberly wasn’t just a fiancée or a political firecracker but also a wife. Twice, in fact! Who are the men who had the honor of calling her their wife? And what went wrong? Let’s uncover the stories that shaped the woman we see today.
The First Husband: Gavin Newsom
Before becoming a household name, Kimberly took her first plunge into matrimony with Gavin Newsom. Yes, the same Gavin Newsom who is now California’s Governor and a prominent political figure. In the early 2000s, Kimberly and Gavin were the ultimate power couple, with her stunning looks and sharp mind perfectly complementing his ambitions.
The pair tied the knot in December 2001, and Kimberly became San Francisco’s First Lady when Gavin Newsom was elected mayor in 2003. Their glamorous life was splashed across headlines, solidifying their status as one of California’s most dazzling power couples.
In September 2004, the couple appeared in a striking spread for Harper’s Bazaar. Posed at the iconic Getty Villa, they were heralded as the “New Kennedys,” a title that further elevated their allure. However, behind the scenes, their high-profile careers were pulling them in different directions. The strain of a bicoastal marriage took its toll, and by late 2004, Kimberly and Gavin decided to part ways.
In January 2005, they jointly filed for divorce, citing the challenges of maintaining their marriage while living on opposite coasts. Their divorce was finalized on February 28, 2006, officially closing the chapter on what many believed to be a storybook union.
While the split appeared amicable on paper, fans couldn’t help but speculate—did their undeniable chemistry get lost in the chaos of public life, or was the pressure of being a “New Kennedy” too much to bear?
The Second Marriage Was to Eric Villency
Barely three months after finalizing her divorce from Newsom, Kimberly didn’t let heartbreak slow her down. By May 27, 2006, the former prosecutor walked down the aisle once again, this time with Eric Villency, a dashing furniture heir and the CEO of Villency Design Group.
Their whirlwind romance seemed straight out of a fairy tale. With their shared charisma and a picture-perfect wedding, it felt like Kimberly had found her second shot at happiness. Together, they welcomed a son, Ronan Anthony Villency on October 4, 2006, and for a moment, the stars appeared to align for the couple.
But as fans know, fairy tales rarely last forever. By 2009, the marriage had unraveled, leaving questions in its wake. Was it their clashing lifestyles or the weight of Kimberly’s ever-rising fame that caused the rift? The details remain elusive, but their separation marked another turning point in Kimberly’s journey.
While Eric retreated from the limelight to lead a quieter life, Kimberly soared. From commanding screens on Fox News to stepping into the political arena, Kimberly proved that no setback could dim her shine.
