Ivanka Trump's dating history: All the men in her life before Jared Kushner

Ivanka Trump dated several high-profile men before her marriage to Jared Kushner in 2009

PUBLISHED NOV 10, 2023

Ivanka Trump has been in a few long-term relationships and quite a few brief romances before marrying Jared Kushner (Getty Images)

Ivanka Trump dated several famous men before marrying Jared Kushner

Socialite and entrepreneur Ivanka Trump launches her new fragrance — Ivanka Trump had quite a few romantic relationships with high-profile men before meeting Jared Kushner (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Lord & Taylor)

Ivanka Trump, former President Donald Trump's second-born child, is an integral part of the growth of The Trump Organization. She gained political prominence as Senior Advisor to the President during her father's term. Before her marriage to real estate developer Jared Kushner in 2009, Ivanka's dating encounters included men from many fields, including socialites, entrepreneurs, actors, and athletes.

Ivanka Trump dated Greg Hersch while studying at Georgetown University

Super model Ivanka Trump and boyfriend Greg Hersch walk her dog Tyler on Madison Avenue October 14, 2001 in New York City. (Photo by Arnaldo Magnani/Getty Images) — Ivanka Trump and Greg Hersch dated while they were studying at Georgetown University
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Ivanka's first public relationship was with Greg Hersch, now an investment banker, during her first and second years at Georgetown University. Both lived together in DC for some time and adopted a yellow labrador. The couple broke up in 2001 after dating for four years.

2001 to 2005: Ivanka Trump dated socialite James 'Bingo' Gubelmann

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: Bingo Gubelman and Ivanka Trump arrive at the CFDA & Vogue Fashion Fund Dinn — Ivanka Trump and James 'Bingo' Gubelmann had a serious relationship for four years (Getty Images)

Belonging to the same social circle in New York City, Ivanka and Gubelmann started dating in 2001. She appeared in Gubelmann's 2003 documentary 'Born Rich'. Ivanka announced their breakup in 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' in 2005.

2006: Ivanka Trump's brief romance with Lance Armstrong

According to People, Ivanka had a brief fling with Lance Armstrong, a cyclist, the founder of Livestrong Foundation, and the now-disgraced Tour de France winner. Both reportedly met in 2006 when Ivanka traveled to Los Angeles to film the scenes of the reality program 'The Apprentice'. However, whether the two dated seriously or were 'ships in the night' is unclear.

Ivanka Trump went on a couple of dates with Topher Grace

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 11: Topher Grace attends the premiere of 20th Century Fox's — Ivanka Trump and Toher Grace went on a couple of dates but never dated officially (Getty Images)

Following her split with Gubelmann, she went on a couple of dates with 'That '70s Show' actor Topher Grace. In an interview with the Daily Beast in 2018, Grace said he would not call it dating, adding they grew apart for political reasons.

2007: Ivanka Trump dated Sean Brosnan

Junior Chairwoman, Ivanka Trump and Sean Brosnan, poses at the 50th Annual International Red Cross Ball at Mar A Lago on January 27, 2007 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Larry Marano/Getty Images) — Ivanka Trump briefly dated Sean Brosnan, the son of 'James Bond' actor Pierce Brosnan (Larry Marano/Getty Images)

In 2007, she dated actor and director Sean Brosnan, who is Pierce Brosnan's son. He was two years Ivanka's junior. However, the relationship did not seem serious, as Brosnan never met Ivanka's parents.

Ivanka Trump's brief fling with Justin Murdock

Heir to the Dole fruit empire Justin Murdock attends David H. Murdock hosts Ventura Farms Inaugural VF Concours Invitational at Ventura Farms on March 17, 2013 in Ventura, California. (Photo by Michael Bezjian/WireImage) — Ivanka Trump and Justin Murdock had a brief dalliance in 2007 (Michael Bezjian/WireImage)

Ivanka dated Justin Murdock, heir to the Dole fruit fortune, before meeting her now husband. This relationship also did not work out.

Quincy Jones claimed he dated 25-year-old Ivanka Trump

Quincy Jones attends Byron Allen's 4th Annual Oscar Gala to Benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel on February 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Entertainment Studios) — Quincy Jones, in 2018, claimed that he dated Ivanka Trump for a short time
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Music and TV producer Quincy Jones, in a 2018 interview with New York magazine, said that he dated Ivanka when she was 25. This apparently happened while he was having dinner with her father, whom Jones referred to as a "megalomaniac" and "narcissistic." However, sources later denied Jones' claims.

2007: Ivanka Trump meets Jared Kushner

In this handout image provided by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump (R) and Jared Kushner (L) attend their wedding at Trump National Golf Club on October 25, 2009 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images) — Ivanka Trump married Jared Kushner in a Jewish ceremony in 2009 (Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images)

A mutual friend set up Ivanka and Kushner, a real estate mogul, in 2007. After a brief dating, the couple broke up in 2008, citing the religious differences. 2009 Ivanka converted to Judaism and married Kushner in a Jewish ceremony on October 25, 2009. Married for 14 years, they have three children born in 2011, 2013, and 2016.