Don’t write off Ivanka Trump as just 'The Donald’s daughter. Born in New York City in 1981 to Donald and Ivana, Ivanka didn’t pass the time spending Daddy’s money like so many other trust funders. She studied first at Georgetown, then at the University of Pennsylvania, from which she graduated summa cum laude in 2004 with a degree in economics. Her name helped open doors, to be sure, but they weren’t necessarily held open for her. For example, the family covered her school tuition, but that was all. In fact, she began modeling at age 16 to cover her expenses. Today, she appears on NBC’s The Apprentice and is vice president of real estate development with the Trump Organization.
Trump’s debut appearance on our Top 99 list is no accident. Voters clearly recognized that she possesses ample beauty and intelligence. After filling in for Carolyn Kepcher on The Apprentice, Trump soon won Kepcher’s judging role. Making desperate corporate wannabes dance still allowed Trump enough time to continue modeling -- she retains representation through Elite Model Management -- and to lead an active dating life. She announced her breakup from Bingo Gubelmann early in the year, took a brief ride with Lance Armstrong and ultimately wound up with Topher Grace. As if she needed the endorsement, her father commented that he’d date her if she wasn’t his daughter. We’ll assume the best and take that as a well-intended compliment.
So far, 2007 has begun with Ivanka defending her father in his volley of jabs with Rosie O'Donnell, though the fairer Trump is taking the high road with her comments. Indeed, Ivanka has an air of class all her own; we look forward to seeing her in the boardroom and anywhere else she favors us with her presence. There’s not much word about her planned 2007 projects and appearances, so we’ll patiently wait to see what’s next.
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