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Kimberly Guilfoyle has been in the public eye for over twenty years. The former attorney and advisor to 45th President Donald Trump is currently engaged to his son, Donald Trump Jr. But Don Jr. isn’t the first high-profile politician to be romantically linked to the media personality. Here’s a look at Kimberly Guilfoyle’s former husbands.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle Was a High-Profile Prosecuting Attorney Before TV
Born March 9, 1969, Kimberly Guilfoyle is a San Francisco native. Her father immigrated from Ireland to the United States when he was 20 and her mother is Puerto Rican. Kimberly was raised Catholic, and part of her childhood was spent in Ireland. Her mother tragically passed away of leukemia when she was only 11. Her father was drafted into the U.S. Army but then became a real estate investor before passing away in 2008.
Kimberly Guilfoyle studied law at Trinity College in Dublin before working as a public prosecutor in San Francisco. She modeled for a variety of big brands to make money to pay for law school.
Guilfoyle also worked as the Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney and the San Francisco Assistant District Attorney. During her time as Assistant DA in San Francisco, Guilfoyle co-prosecuted the People v Noel and Knoller case. She and James Hammer successfully obtained a conviction in the second-degree murder case over the dog mauling of American lacrosse player Dianne Whipple. The case gained international attention.
“I became a prosecutor because I got my greatest joy in working with victims of violent crimes. I understood that profound sense of loss, and I could relate to it, and I wanted to do anything to help them heal by seeking justice,” Guilfoyle said in a 2015 Mediaite interview.
She added that the draw towards justice partly came from the loss of her mother to cancer. “Wanting to make sure the person who wronged them or their family, that there would be closure,” she said. “It’s so hard when you have a family member pass away, like cancer, it’s debilitating. But are you going to be mad at cancer? No.”
Guilfoyle Became a Household Name Thanks to a Long Career on Fox News
After leaving the San Francisco DA’s office, Kimberly Guilfoyle turned to media. She began her TV career in 2004 as the host of Court TV’s Both Sides program. Next, she worked as a legal analyst on Anderson Cooper 360 until she was hired by Fox. Guilfoyle hosted The Lineup then served as a regular contributor to several of the network’s shows. She co-hosted The Five from 2011 to 2018 and Outnumbered from 2014 to 2018. She’s appeared on many other Fox shows including Hannity, Fox and Friends, and The O’Reilly Factor.
She’s a Huge Trump and MAGA Supporter
Despite intentions to stay with Fox for the long-term, Guilfoyle abruptly left in 2018 in the midst of sexual misconduct allegations directed towards her. By then, she was already involved in a pro-Donald Trump super PAC, America First Action. Campaigning for Donald Trump became a full-time job from that point on. Guilfoyle worked for the Trump Victory Committee and became an advisor to Donald Trump during his time in office. She has also spoken on his behalf at the Republican National Convention, with her emphatic speech becoming the subject of many memes.
In 2021, Guilfoyle was widely criticized for making a speech prior to the Capitol Riots that called upon his supporters to “fight.” However, Guilfoyle has maintained her position as a MAGA supporter and continues to proudly advocate for Donald Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Used to Be Married to Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom
It may come as a surprise that Kimberly Guilfoyle’s first husband is a Democratic politician. She was married to California Governor Gavin Newsom from 2001 to 2006. At the time, Newsom worked as an investor and on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was elected as San Francisco mayor in 2003 and again in 2007 before stepping into the role as Governor in January 2019.
When Guilfoyle and Newsom exchanged vows, the San Francisco Chronicle called them “the two hottest public servants in San Francisco.” The raving article about their high-society wedding, according to Slate, painted them as “the next liberal power couple.” Soon after, the public saw them as “The New Kennedys,” thanks to a 2004 Harper’s BAZAAR article labeling them as such.
Years after their divorce, it still is fascinating to the public that two people with such opposing political ideologies would have found love in each other. MSNBC’s Alex Wagner asked Newsom if it was “weird” to watch his ex be so closely interweaved with the Trump family, to which he replied, “Yeah, of course.” But there weren’t many other details given, aside from the fact that he hasn’t spoken with Kimberly for a while.
Guilfoyle and Newsom Don’t Talk But They Divorced Amicably
Newsom added that he and Donald Trump’s relationship used to be a bit more cordial. “We had an interesting, not as combative relationship, even though we went at it on a lot of issues we also found ways to get along,” he said.
“She was a different person,” Newsom later told CNN’s Axe Files with David Axelrod about his marriage to Guilfoyle. “She’s whip smart, and she fell prey, I think, to the culture at Fox in a deep way… She would disagree with that assessment. She’d perhaps suggest she found the light.”
When Kimberly Guilfoyle and Gavin Newsom agreed to divorce, they issued a statement together. “Unfortunately, the demands of our respective careers have made it too difficult for us to continue as a married couple,” they said. “Over the past 10 years, we have developed a tremendous bond of love and respect for each other. That will never change. We will remain close friends. We ask for your understanding and consideration during this difficult time.” Their divorce was finalized in February 2006.
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Second Husband Was Designer CEO Eric Villency
Shortly after officially divorcing Newsom, Guilfoyle found new love in hunky businessman Eric Villency. Villency is about 6 years Guilfoyle’s junior. He inherited the Villency Design Group from his grandfather in 1998 and currently serves as the CEO. He is also an esteemed fitness designer and designed the famous Peloton and SoulCycle indoor fitness bikes.
Guilfoyle and Villency Have One Son Together
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Eric Villency married on May 27, 2006, at a resort in Saint James, Barbados. According to People, the Guilfoyle and her husband had initially met on a blind date but kept their relationship secret until Kimberly officially divorced Gavin. They welcomed son Ronan Anthony on October 4, 2006.
In June 2009, Page Six reported that it was “splittsville” for Guilfoyle and Villency. The two separated but agreed to split custody of Ronan. They divorced the next month and Guilfoyle reclaimed bachelorette life, beginning with the purchase of a ritzy $1.6 million pad in New York City.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Began Dating Donald Trump Jr in the Spring of 2018
It would be years before Guilfoyle would be romantically linked to another partner. Page Six reported that she had started dating Donald Trump,Jr. in May of 2018. At the time, Trump Jr. was divorcing Vanessa Trump. “Don Jr. and Kimberly are seeing each other and are having a great time,” a source revealed. “While he wants to respect the privacy of his family, he is getting divorced, and he enjoys Kimberly’s company.”
Guilfoyle and Trump Jr Became Engaged in 2021 but Kept It a Secret for Over a Year
In April of 2019, Guilfoyle was seen looking at wedding dresses in New York City. Trump Jr allegedly popped the question on New Year’s Eve of 2020, according to Daily Mail. But it wasn’t until New Year’s Eve of 2021 that their engagement was first publicly hinted at.
“Tonight was extra special celebrating @donaldjtrumpjr’s birthday,” Guilfoyle wrote on Instagram. The caption accompanied a photo of the couple. On her ring finger was a large diamond. “Don, you are strong, smart, courageous, funny and the love of my life. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together. Love you.”
A year later on Valentine’s Day of 2022, Guilfoyle clearly confirmed the engagement. “Falling in love with my fiancé more and more every day,” she wrote on Instagram.
The exact date of Guilfoyle and Trump Jr’s wedding hasn’t been set yet. However, they reportedly co-purchased a massive $9.7 million estate in Jupiter’s Admiral Cove, just 20 minutes from Mar-a-Lago. “Don Jr. is a family guy, and his children live close. The space for the kids is ample,” Realtor Rob Thomson told People. Donald Jr has 5 children, so it seems like there’s room for everyone — and more. Stay tuned for more info about Kimberly Guilfoyle’s husband-to-be!
