Pernilla Nordegren Elin Maria, born January 1, 1980 in Stockholm (Sweden), is a former Swedish model and former wife of professional golfer Tiger Woods. Her mother, Barbro Holmberg, is a Swedish politician, former Minister for Migration (Migrationsminister) from 2003 to 2006, his father, Thomas, a radio journalist who was head of the Washington branch of the Swedish Radio.