Ivanka Trump, Karlie Kloss skip join photos at billionaire Ambani heir’s wedding: Sister-in-law tension?

Page Six has mentioned that individuals close to both women have attempted to dispel the feud rumors, asserting that although they are not "best friends," they maintain a "positive relationship" and share mutual friends in Miami, Florida, where they both currently reside.

"They may not be best friends, but it’s wide off the mark to say they don’t get along," sources said.

According to The Mirror, both women were present at the pre-wedding celebrations of the billionaire heir in India from March 1-3. Ivanka opted to highlight moments with her spouse Jared Kushner and their child Arabella, who were all dressed in traditional Indian outfits, on Instagram. Meanwhile, Kloss shared images of the colorful celebrations with her husband Joshua Kushner, prompting fans and observers to look for indications of a fallout.

Ivanka Trump, daughter of the former U.S. President Donald Trump attends Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son Anant's pre-wedding celebration. Photo from Ivanka's Instagram

The speculation intensified when Joshua was seen in a photograph with Jared and Ivanka, but without Kloss.

The suggestion of a rift between the sisters-in-law Ivanka and Kloss, has been circulating for some time, especially since Kloss has been vocal in her critique of the Trump administration led by Ivanka’s father and confirmed her opposition in the elections of 2016 and 2020, leading to conjecture about the strength of their family ties.

Page Six has mentioned that individuals close to both women have attempted to dispel the rumors, asserting that although they are not "best friends," they maintain a "positive relationship" and share mutual friends in Miami, Florida, where they both currently reside.

"They may not be best friends, but it’s wide off the mark to say they don’t get along," sources said as cited by Page Six.

This affirmation of their amicable relationship comes amidst Ivanka’s decision to distance herself from political life, focusing instead on her family rather than pursuing a return to the political scene, despite her father’s continued involvement in politics.

Supermodel Karlie Kloss, Ivanka's sister-in-law, at Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani's son Anant's pre-wedding celebration. Photo from Kloss' Instagram

Ivanka, 43, is a daughter of the former U.S. President Donald Trump and his first wife Ivana.

She served as an executive vice president at her family-owned Trump Organization before resigning in 2017 to take up a role as a senior advisor in her father’s presidential administration alongside her 43-year-old husband Jared Kushner, whom she married in 2009.

Additionally, she held the position of director of the Office of Economic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship.

Kloss, 32, hailed by Vogue Paris as one of the "top 30 models of the 2000s," was a Victoria’s Secret Angel until 2015 before she left to focus on her study at New York University.

Her modeling career is distinguished by her work with high-profile brands such as Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, Elie Saab, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Hermès, and Oscar de la Renta.

She tied the knot with Jared Kushner’s brother Joshua, 39, in 2018. Joshua is the founder of Thrive Capital, a venture capital firm established in 2010 with a focus on media and internet ventures. With early investments in startups like Instagram, Spotify, and Slack, Forbes estimated Joshua’s net worth at US$3.6 billion as of 2023.

Kloss was also recognized for her close friendship with the singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, featuring in Swift’s "Bad Blood" music video.

The pre-wedding celebration for Anant Ambani, leading up to his July wedding with fiancée Radhika Merchant, was reported by the Daily Mail to have cost 120 million pounds (US$151.9 million).

The event also drew tech moguls such as Facebook’s co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft’s founder Bill Gates. It was highlighted by a performance from pop and R&B sensation Rihanna, which allegedly cost 5 million pounds.

As of March 16, 2024, Forbes ranked Anant’s father Mukesh Ambani, with a net worth of US$112.3 billion, as Asia’s wealthiest and the world’s eleventh richest individual.