What Happened to Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle?
Kimberly Guilfoyle is an American diplomat, media personality, and former prosecutor who currently serves as the United States Ambassador to Greece, a position she assumed in November 2025. Prior to her diplomatic role, she was a prominent legal analyst and co-host on Fox News' 'The Five' and a senior advisor and fundraiser for Donald Trump's presidential campaigns. She recently ended her engagement to Donald Trump Jr. in late 2024.
Quick Answer
Kimberly Guilfoyle is currently serving as the United States Ambassador to Greece, having been nominated by President Donald Trump in December 2024 and confirmed by the Senate in September 2025. She officially assumed office on November 4, 2025, becoming the first female U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. In her diplomatic role, she has been active in promoting U.S.-Greece relations and recently announced a defense partnership between Greece and Florida. Her engagement to Donald Trump Jr. ended in late 2024, and she publicly commented on his subsequent engagement in early 2026.
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Born in San Francisco, California
Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle was born in San Francisco, California.
Rehired as Assistant District Attorney in San Francisco
After working as a deputy district attorney in Los Angeles, Guilfoyle was rehired by Terence Hallinan in the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Married Gavin Newsom
Kimberly Guilfoyle married Democratic politician Gavin Newsom, who was then on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Became First Lady of San Francisco and moved to New York for media career
With Gavin Newsom's election as Mayor of San Francisco, Guilfoyle became the city's First Lady. She also moved to New York to host 'Both Sides' on Court TV, beginning her national media career.
Divorced Gavin Newsom and joined Fox News
Guilfoyle divorced Gavin Newsom and began her tenure at Fox News as a legal analyst and host of 'The Lineup'.
Became co-host of 'The Five'
She was selected as a co-host for Fox News' popular roundtable discussion program, 'The Five', where she remained until 2018.
Left Fox News and joined America First Policies; began dating Donald Trump Jr.
Guilfoyle departed Fox News to become Vice Chairwoman of America First Policies, a pro-Trump super PAC. Around this time, she also began dating Donald Trump Jr.
Engaged to Donald Trump Jr. and spoke at Republican National Convention
Donald Trump Jr. proposed to Guilfoyle on New Year's Eve 2020, though their engagement became public in early 2022. She also delivered a notable speech at the Republican National Convention.
Spoke at the Republican National Convention
Guilfoyle delivered a speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, receiving a positive response from the in-person audience.
Nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Greece; engagement to Donald Trump Jr. ended
President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Guilfoyle as the next U.S. Ambassador to Greece. Concurrently, her engagement to Donald Trump Jr. ended, with reports of him being seen with another woman.
Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Greece by Senate
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kimberly Guilfoyle's nomination as Ambassador to Greece with a 51–47 vote.
Assumed office as U.S. Ambassador to Greece
Kimberly Guilfoyle officially assumed office as the United States Ambassador to Greece, becoming the first female to hold the role.
Commented on Donald Trump Jr.'s engagement
Guilfoyle publicly addressed her ex-fiancé Donald Trump Jr.'s engagement to Bettina Anderson, stating she was 'happy for Don' and wished him 'all the best.'
Delivered remarks at Transatlantic Gas Security Summit
As U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Guilfoyle delivered remarks during a discussion at the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C.
Visited ERT broadcasting center and indicated potential Trump visit to Greece
Ambassador Guilfoyle paid a formal visit to the ERT broadcasting center in Athens, where she stated that President Donald Trump is expected to visit Greece within 2026.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Kimberly Ann Guilfoyle, born on March 9, 1969, in San Francisco, California, has had a multifaceted career spanning law, media, and politics. She began her professional life as a prosecuting attorney, working in both San Francisco and Los Angeles. From 2000 to 2004, she served as an Assistant District Attorney in San Francisco. During this period, she was married to Gavin Newsom, who later became Mayor of San Francisco, making her the city's First Lady from 2004 to 2006.
Guilfoyle transitioned into media in 2004, hosting 'Both Sides' on Court TV and providing legal analysis for various national news programs. In 2006, she joined Fox News, where she became a prominent conservative commentator. She co-hosted the popular roundtable show 'The Five' from 2011 until her departure in 2018. Her exit from Fox News was reportedly amidst allegations of sexual harassment, which she denied, though Fox News reportedly reached a multimillion-dollar settlement with her assistant.
Following her media career, Guilfoyle became deeply involved in Republican politics, particularly within the orbit of Donald Trump. She joined America First Policies, a pro-Trump super PAC, in 2018 to campaign for Republican candidates. She served as a senior advisor and led the fundraising division for the Trump 2020 presidential campaign and delivered impassioned speeches at both the 2020 and 2024 Republican National Conventions.
Her personal life also intertwined with the Trump family when she began dating Donald Trump Jr. in 2018. The couple became engaged in 2020 (publicly confirmed in 2022) but ended their engagement in late 2024. Donald Trump Jr. subsequently announced his engagement to Bettina Anderson in December 2025, a development Guilfoyle addressed publicly in January 2026, wishing him well.
As of 2026, Guilfoyle holds a significant diplomatic role. On December 10, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump nominated her as the U.S. Ambassador to Greece. Her nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on September 18, 2025, with a 51–47 vote, and she was sworn in on September 29, 2025. She officially assumed office on November 4, 2025, becoming the 27th and first female U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic. In 2026, she has been actively engaged in her ambassadorial duties, including a formal visit to the ERT broadcasting center in Athens in May 2026, where she indicated that President Trump might visit Greece within the year. She also announced a new defense partnership between Greece and Florida in April 2026 and delivered remarks at the Transatlantic Gas Security Summit in Washington, D.C., in February 2026.
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