Vanna White rang in the New Year with a rare and heartfelt family moment. The longtime Wheel of Fortune cohost shared a photo featuring her two adult children and her longtime boyfriend, offering fans a glimpse into her private life as 2026 began. On Thursday, January 1, White, 68, posted the image on Instagram as a virtual holiday card. The photo included her daughter Gigi Santo Pietro, son Nikko Santo Pietro, and her partner, businessman John Donaldson.
A Rare Look at Vanna White’s Family Life
White is famously private when it comes to her personal relationships, which made the post especially meaningful to fans. The image showed the family smiling and relaxed, reflecting a warm, celebratory mood as they welcomed the New Year together. In her caption, White wished followers a happy and healthy year ahead, keeping the message simple and positive. The understated post quickly drew attention, with fans flooding the comments to praise the family photo and send well wishes.
Her Children All Grown Up
White shares her two children with ex-husband George Santo Pietro. Both Gigi and Nikko are now adults and have largely stayed out of the public spotlight. Gigi Santo Pietro has pursued interests in tattoo artistry and creative work, while Nikko Santo Pietro has occasionally appeared alongside his mother at events or in social media posts over the years. Despite White’s decades-long television fame, she has consistently worked to keep her children’s lives as normal and private as possible. The New Year’s post marked one of the few times White has shared a full family portrait with her children in recent years.
A Longtime Relationship Out of the Spotlight
White has been in a relationship with John Donaldson since 2012. Donaldson, a construction businessman, has rarely appeared publicly with the television star, making his inclusion in the holiday photo especially notable. Over the years, White has spoken candidly—but briefly—about the relationship, describing it as stable and supportive. She has credited their bond with bringing balance to her life while allowing her to maintain independence and privacy. The New Year’s post suggested that the couple continues to enjoy a strong and enduring partnership more than a decade after they began dating.
Still a Beloved TV Icon
White remains a central figure on Wheel of Fortune, where she has cohosted the show for more than four decades. Even as the program evolves, her presence continues to resonate with longtime viewers and new audiences alike.
The family photo reminded fans that beyond the iconic gowns and letter turns, White values quiet moments with loved ones just as much as her television legacy. As 2026 gets underway, White’s rare glimpse into her family life struck a chord—showing that even one of TV’s most recognizable faces treasures simple, personal celebrations.
