Ivanka Trump's love life is constantly in the headlines and that has been true throughout the 2000s. In the following, we're going to take a look at her relationships prior to current husband Jared Kushner. Ivanka had a few dates, and some included lesser known flings with the likes of Lance Armstrong and Topher Grace.
Topher Grace especially is a surprising name given how quiet the actor has been about his personal life throughout his career.
The actor is currently married to actress Ashely Hinshaw, but keeps his relationship on the down low. Surprisingly, he did speak about his time with Ivanka, and what went on between the two.
We'll reveal what Ivanka's relationship was like alongside Topher, and when the two were spotted together. We'll also reveal if Ivanka listens to her dad, Donald Trump, when it comes to her love life, and the people he wants to see her date. Ivanka revealed that past boyfriends meeting her father was always a nervous experience, and she'd make sure to wait before doing so.
Ivanka Trump's Love Life Took A Twist When She 'Rebounded' With Lance Armstrong
Ivanka Trump has an extensive dating history which dates back to her first college boyfriend, Greg Hersch. According to Insider, Ivanka's next relationship came alongside Jame Gubelmann. Trump would confirm their split in 2005 during her interview alongside Jay Leno.
Insider reported that James' like took a turn after he was arrested in 2016.
"Years later, in 2016, Bingo made the tabloids again when he was arrested along with Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden outside a bar on St. Mark's Place on charges of cocaine possession. As a part of his post-arrest agreement, Gubelmann pledged to attend a treatment program."
Next up following her relationship with Gubelmann, came a very unlikely link to Lance Armstrong. It was said that the two hit it off after meeting in LA for The Apprentice. However, Trump did not confirm the rumor, and made it clear that the two were just friends and nothing else.
"I have tremendous respect for Lance and all he has accomplished. That said, we are just friends."
Ivanka would take on a different romance next, and it was to an actor lots of fans would not expect.
Topher Grace Confirmed That He Did In Fact Go On Dates With Ivanka Trump, But It Was Never Serious
Rumors of the pair started to emerge during Ivanka's 25th birthday party in Las Vegas. It was reported that the duo were apparently spotted getting close to one another at the club, Pure. People reported at the time, They "danced and cuddled on the VIP bed and even shared a quick kiss during the party."
However, it seems like the That '70s Show star had a different interpretation as to what went down between the two. Grace revealed he wasn't 'politically motivated' entering the relationship, and that the two just went on casual dates together.
"Certainly it wasn't a political statement. This was a decade ago. I met her here in New York and we went on a couple of dates," he revealed with the Daily Beast in 2018.
"I wouldn't say that we 'dated,' but… I didn't do it for political reasons.
Clearly, the relationship wasn't anything serious and in 2016, Grace married fellow actress Ashley Hinshaw. The two have been very quiet about their personal life together. Ivanka Trump's love life also continued to make headlines, however things settled down in 2009 after she married Jared Kushner.
Ivanka Trump Revealed She Doesn't Take Her Father's Advice When It Comes To Love
A question lots of people might be wondering is how much of an influence does Donald Trump have on his daughter's love life? Well, according to Ivanka, the impact is minimal, especially given Trump's desire for Ivanka to date an athlete.
Ivanka revealed alongside People, "He has very strong opinions – which I try not to listen to," Ivanka says.
"He loves the athletes because he’s always wanted to be an athlete. He’s into guys’ guys. But when he starts talking about it, I stop listening."
Ivanka would go on to admit that she usually waited before introducing someone to her dad.
"He’s really a laid-back, mellow guy, but people have a level of anxiety prior to meeting him," she says. "I don’t think he’s much different from any other father. He’s protective, but I’m sure there are fathers who are much worse. He hasn’t threatened bodily harm to any of the people I’ve dated. Well, as far as I know."
Clearly, Ivanka did things her way - but we assume Donald Trump was crushed by the fact that his daughter never dated someone like Tom Brady... Ivanka did things her own way.