In her inaugural Greek television appearance, the newly installed US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, offered a remarkably personal glimpse into her life, though she conspicuously avoided any mention of her former fiancé, Donald Trump Jr.
Praise for Former Partners and Family Bonds
During the sit-down with ANT1's Maria Sarafoglou, which aired late Thursday evening, the 56-year-old diplomat was open about her relationships with her ex-husbands. She revealed she maintains a 'very good relationship' with California Governor Gavin Newsom and a 'wonderful relationship' with Eric Villency, the father of her son, Ronan.
Speaking of her two-decade-long connection with Villency, Guilfoyle stated, 'It's a wonderful experience. We have 20 years of friendship,' as reported by Greek media. She emphasised her personal philosophy of loyalty, saying, 'What people need to understand about me is that I don't give up. I will stay with you, I will be loyal. I will always be here — you can count on me. And I am proud of that.'
A Pattern of Personal Revelations
This television interview follows a recent meeting with Greek President Konstantinos Tasoula, where Guilfoyle light-heartedly joked about having a 'fabulous honeymoon' in Greece with Newsom back in 2004. When President Tasoulas quipped about the marriage itself, Guilfoyle responded with nervous laughter, 'We'll work on getting a new husband.'
However, this openness did not extend to her six-year relationship with Donald Trump Jr., which went entirely unmentioned. The interview, set against the iconic backdrop of the Acropolis, instead focused on her amicable ties to her ex-husbands and her family.
Guilfoyle also shared poignant advice from her father following her mother's death when she was just ten years old. 'He told me: "Kimberly, you must be strong. You have talent, abilities, and nothing worse can happen to you in life than losing your mother. Be strong, endure,"' she recalled. 'He always said: "Whatever boys can do, you can do better." I believed him. He was my father.'
Professional Journey and Diplomatic Mission
Turning to her professional ambitions, Guilfoyle urged women to 'fight for what they believe in' and to 'blaze new trails'. 'If I can do it, then all women can,' she told Sarafoglou, attributing success to hard work and self-belief.
She outlined the reasoning behind her ambassadorial appointment, confirmed by the Senate in September, stating that President Donald Trump selected her because they share a vision of establishing Greece as an 'energy hub'.
'We want to demonstrate that Greece can become the energy hub that will help us counter Russian and Chinese interests,' she explained. 'What we are seeking is energy independence, which will strengthen national defence and national security.' She claimed the two nations have already 'achieved so much in just a few days' and looks forward to deepening the US-Greek relationship from her new base in Athens.
