Bettina Trump 'rather different' to Melania after Trump wedding snub
Bettina Trump 'rather different' to Melania after Trump wedding snub
Hollie Beale & Ellie HookSat, June 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC
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UNITED STATES - MARCH 4: Donald Trump Jr., and his girlfriend Bettina Anderson are seen during President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) -Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited (Reach Publishing Services Limited)
Bettina Trump may find herself navigating some tricky dynamics with her new mother-in-law, and it all comes down to the stars.
The 39-year-old tied the knot with Donald Trump Jr. earlier this month in the Bahamas, just days after the couple quietly formalized their union through a Florida marriage application in May. The pair exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony on Little Pipe Cay, a private island in the Bahamas, on Saturday, May 23.
A select group of guests witnessed the occasion, among them the groom's siblings, Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump, along with their respective partners. Bettina's relatives and a handful of close friends were also present.
Notably absent, however, were President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and their son Barron.
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Their no-show swiftly drew attention and sparked speculation about a potential family divide. While Trump previously attributed his absence to presidential obligations, sources told Hollywood insider Rob Shuter that he skipped his son's wedding because Melania allegedly "refused" to go, reports the Irish Star.
"Melania did not want to spend a full weekend with Donald's adult children from previous marriages," a source told Naughty But Nice. "That tension has existed for years, even if nobody says it publicly."
Barron, meanwhile, reportedly sat out the celebration due to his strained relationship with his older half-siblings. "Barron grew up in a completely different world from Don Jr., Eric, Ivanka, and Tiffany," another insider explained.
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"There's emotional distance there, and everyone in the family knows it."
Bettina recently married Donald Trump Jr -Credit:Getty Images for amfAR
With speculation mounting over family tensions, Irish Star consulted astrology expert TJ Higgs to assess the compatibility between Bettina and Melania, following claims from a source close to the model that she has her sights set on the First Lady role.
TJ opened by saying, "The dynamic between Bettina Anderson and Melania Trump is rather different. Melania, born under the sign of Taurus, embodies many qualities that contrast with Sagittarius energy. Taurus is grounded, private, patient, and security-minded.#".
"While Sagittarius thrives on exploration and movement, Taurus prefers consistency and stability. These differences do not automatically create conflict, but they can lead to very different approaches to life."
She went on to explain, "Bettina's natural inclination may be to engage with people, ideas, and opportunities as they arise, whereas Melania's Taurus nature is more likely to favor caution, privacy, and carefully considered decisions.
"Bettina may admire Melania's composure and ability to remain calm under intense public scrutiny, while Melania may appreciate Bettina's confidence, warmth and social ease."
Melania and Bettina may clash -Credit:Getty Images
TJ further highlighted, "If there were ever areas of tension between them, they would likely stem from their differing attitudes towards change. Sagittarius tends to embrace it, while Taurus prefers to preserve what is already working.
"Yet astrology suggests this would be less a rivalry and more a contrast of styles. Both signs possess strong wills, but they express that strength in very different ways."
TJ concluded, "Bettina and Melania Trump represent two distinct expressions of feminine strength. One is adventurous and future-focused, the other grounded and measured. Whether viewed through the lens of relationships, family or public life, these dynamics offer a fascinating glimpse into how personality and temperament can shape the connections between people.
"They reflect two very different but equally strong approaches to life - one adventurous and future-focused, the other grounded and quietly resilient."
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
