Ivanka Trump hosted a multi-generational family gathering at her Miami, Florida home on Saturday, September 26, to celebrate the 100th birthday of her maternal grandmother, Marie Zelníčková. The weekend centenary milestone brought together Zelníčková’s three grandchildren-Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Eric Trump-along with all 10 of her great-grandchildren for an intimate backyard and poolside event.
Ivanka Trump, 44, shared reflections online alongside photographs capturing four generations of the family surrounding Zelníčková for a formal portrait and dining gathering.
“100 years of life, love, family and memories,” Ivanka Trump wrote on Instagram.
The photographs offered a rare public look at all 10 great-grandchildren together. This group included Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s children Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore, alongside Eric and Lara Trump’s children Luke and Carolina. Donald Trump Jr. also attended with his wife Bettina and his five children from his previous marriage to Vanessa Trump: Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe.
“Last Saturday, we celebrated my grandmother’s 100th birthday at our home in Miami surrounded by her three grandchildren and all ten of her great grandchildren,” Ivanka shared in her online post. “It was incredibly special, a beautiful reflection of a family and legacy spanning four generations.”
An Emotional Tribute to Ivana Trump
The celebration also carried an emotional reminder of a significant absence. Marie’s daughter and Ivanka’s mother, Ivana Trump, passed away in July 2022 at the age of 73 following injuries sustained from a fall down the stairs of her Manhattan townhouse.
Ivanka paid a heartfelt tribute to her late mother in her statement, noting that she was deeply missed by everyone in attendance.
“My mother, her beloved daughter, was deeply missed, but her love and presence was felt throughout the day in the stories we shared and in the family she loved so fiercely,” Ivanka wrote.
Close Family Bond and Background
Marie Zelníčková-affectionately known as “Babi” to her family-was born in what was then Czechoslovakia and is the mother of Ivana Trump. Ivana later moved to North America, where she married Donald Trump in 1977 before their divorce in 1992. Marie has historically maintained a very close relationship with her grandchildren, helping raise Ivanka during her younger years.
Earlier this year, Ivanka became visibly emotional while discussing her grandmother during an appearance on “The Diary of a CEO” podcast, describing Marie as “unbelievably nurturing” and calling her presence in their home a profound blessing.
Concluding her birthday tribute, Ivanka addressed her grandmother directly: “Babi, your century of love has shaped generations and lives in every one of us. Celebrating you was an honor, a joy and a reminder of the extraordinary legacy you have created. Happy 100th birthday. We love you beyond words.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Marie Zelníčková?
Marie Zelníčková is the maternal grandmother of Ivanka, Donald Jr., and Eric Trump, and the mother of the late Ivana Trump. She celebrated her 100th birthday in September 2026.
Where was the 100th birthday celebration held?
The milestone celebration took place on Saturday, September 26, at Ivanka Trump’s home in Miami, Florida.
Which family members attended the milestone event?
The gathering brought together Marie’s three grandchildren-Ivanka, Donald Jr., and Eric-alongside their partners and all 10 of her great-grandchildren.
Who are Ivanka Trump’s children?
Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, share three children: Arabella, Joseph, and Theodore.
Why was Ivana Trump absent from the celebration?
Ivana Trump passed away in July 2022 at the age of 73. Ivanka noted during the celebration that her mother’s presence was deeply missed but felt through family stories.
