Vanna White Shares Rare Photo With Lookalike Kids For Special Occasion
- - Vanna White Shares Rare Photo With Lookalike Kids For Special Occasion
Devon ForwardJanuary 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Vanna White, longtime co-host of the hit game show Wheel of Fortune and the spinoff, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, celebrated the holidays with her family, giving fans a peek at their time together with her latest update.
White shared a rare personal post on Instagram on Jan. 1, posting a holiday card of sorts featuring herself, her two kids, Nikko and Gigi, and her longtime partner, John Donaldson.
In the photo, White stood between Donaldson and Nikko, while Gigi posed on the other side of her brother, with everyone smiling at the camera.
The group looked to be enjoying warm weather, with both Nikko and Donaldson wearing button-up short-sleeved shirts, while Gigi had on a white strapless shirt and her mother wore a colorful lightweight top. Vibrant green plants served as the background.
White welcomed 2026 in the caption as she wrote, "Happy New Year from my family to yours!"
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Many fans wished her and her family a happy New Year as well, with one kind comment reading, "Happy New Year! Wishing you and your family all the best in 2026 and lots of happiness, joy, & fun."
Another said, "Happy New Year Vanna!! Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy 2026!!"
Others talked about White's popular game show, Wheel of Fortune, with some referencing her ongoing discussions about possibly retiring soon.
"Have a wonderful year on the Wheel! We will be watching!❤️," said one fan of the show, while more chimed in to say, "Happy New Year. Please don’t retire 😍," and "Happy New Year. Never get weary of watching you on Wheel. You’re AMAZING!"
Another common topic of discussion in the comments was White's family, with one noting the resemblance between White and Gigi as they wrote, "Happy new year! Her daughter is her mini me."
More fans said, "Beautiful family! Happy New Year!" and "Beautiful family 👏❤️."
White welcomed her two children with her ex-husband, George Santo Pietro. The former couple, who were married from 1990 to 2002, had their son Nikko in 1994, while their daughter Gigi was born in 1997.
As for Donaldson, White and her partner started dating in 2012, and they have been together ever since.
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