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Vanessa Trump’s Breast Cancer Update at the 2026 ESPYs
7/17/2026, 12:53:18 PM
Health Update at the 2026 ESPY Awards
At the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York City, Kai Trump, 19, told Page Six that her mother, Vanessa Trump, was “doing good” and “doing better.” The brief remarks on the red-carpet indicated that Vanessa’s condition had improved since her diagnosis and subsequent treatment earlier in the year.
Diagnosis, Treatment and Recent Progress
Vanessa Trump, a former model, disclosed a breast-cancer diagnosis in May. She announced that she was collaborating with her medical team on a treatment plan, later confirming she had undergone surgery and entered the second stage of therapy. Since that announcement, she has provided few public details about her cancer journey. The recent comment from her daughter suggests a positive response to treatment and an overall improvement in health.
Key Individuals Involved
- Vanessa Trump – Breast-cancer patient; ex-spouse of Donald Trump Jr.; mother of five children, including Kai.
- Kai Trump – Daughter of Vanessa and Donald Trump Jr.; relayed the health update at the ESPYs.
- Donald Trump Jr. – Father of Kai; maintains a cordial relationship with Vanessa following their 2018 divorce.
- Tiger Woods – Professional golfer and Vanessa’s partner since March 2025; has been publicly supportive during her treatment. Woods faced a DUI arrest in March 2025 after a vehicle collision in Florida but remained by Vanessa’s side throughout her medical care.
Official Statements & Responses
Kai Trump’s on-stage comments provided the primary confirmation of Vanessa’s improving condition. A source close to the family told Page Six that Woods is “proud of how positive she’s stayed and how she’s handling everything so far,” adding that he believes she will recover and is “trying to support her however he can right now.” The family continues to attend public events together, indicating ongoing normalcy despite the health challenge.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My mom’s doing good,” — Kai Trump, 19
- “She’s doing better.” — Kai Trump, 19
- “He’s proud of how positive she’s stayed and how she’s handling everything so far,” — source, Page Six
- “She’s been so strong and he truly believes she’s going to be OK. He’s just trying to support her however he can right now.” — source, Page Six
