Elin Nordegren : Tiger Woods’ ex-wife
Elin Maria Pernilla Nordegren is a Swedish former model and nanny who gained widespread recognition as the ex-wife of professional golfer Tiger Woods. Born on January 1, 1980, in Stockholm, Sweden , she has transformed from a high-profile celebrity spouse to an accomplished individual in her own right, focusing on education, mental health advocacy, and family life.
Early Life and Education
- Born to prominent parents: Barbro Holmberg (former Swedish migration minister) and Thomas Nordegren (radio journalist)
- Parents divorced when she was seven years old
- Has an elder brother Axel and twin sister Josefin
- Spent time studying English and German at John F. Kennedy School in Berlin
- Began modeling career in 2000, appearing on Cafe Sport magazine cover
Marriage to Tiger Woods
- Met Woods at the 2001 Open Championship through Jesper Parnevik’s wife Mia
- Married October 2004 at Sandy Lane resort in Barbados ($2 million wedding)
- Had two children:
- Sam Alexis Woods (born 2007)
- Charlie Axel Woods (born 2009)
Personal Growth and Transformation
- Sought professional therapy after divorce in 2010
- Graduated from Rollins College in 2014 with psychology degree (3.96 GPA)
- Received Outstanding Graduating Senior Award
- Delivered commencement speech at graduation ceremony
Professional Development
- Obtained mental health counselor internship license (September 2018)
- Founded EN Therapy, LLC
- Focused on co-parenting and maintaining positive relationship with ex-husband
Current Life
- In relationship with former NFL player Jordan Cameron since late 2010s
- Mother to six children:
- Two with Tiger Woods (Sam and Charlie)
- Three with Jordan Cameron (including Arthur, born 2019)
- Maintains private life while supporting her children’s activities
Recent Developments
- Daughter Sam Alexis graduated from Benjamin School in May 2025
- Sam will attend Stanford University, following in Tiger Woods’ footsteps
- Son Charlie Woods continues his golf development