Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, recently experienced a near-fall into the Aegean Sea while boarding a luxury boat in Mykonos. The incident occurred on a Saturday as Guilfoyle, dressed in a white lace maxi dress, attempted to step from the harbor onto the vessel. Her balance was challenged by towering Valentino platform heels, described as being around six inches high and valued at over $1,000.
Security officers and aides quickly intervened to prevent her from falling into the water. After a brief moment of instability, Guilfoyle regained her footing, smiled, and proceeded onto the boat with composure. The event took place in Mykonos, a Greek island known for its luxury resorts and as a popular destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.
Guilfoyle officially took up her diplomatic post in Athens just weeks prior to this incident. Her career has included roles as a prosecutor in California, a television personality on Fox News, and a prominent supporter of Donald Trump. She was a recognizable figure during Trump's campaigns and is the partner of Donald Trump Jr., to whom she became engaged in late 2020, though the marriage did not proceed. Despite the past engagement ending, Guilfoyle has remained a trusted ally within Trump's political circle.
As ambassador, Guilfoyle represents the United States in Greece, a country considered strategically important in the eastern Mediterranean, particularly concerning NATO, regional security, and energy cooperation. Her high-profile appointment by Donald Trump underscores her long-standing relationship with the former president.