Melania Trump served as the first lady of the United States of America from 2017 to 2021 and the third wife of Real estate mogul and former President of the United States of America, Donald Trump.
She was a former fashion model, socialite, and a former jewelry designer, and now a full-time mother. She was born on the 26th of April of 1970 as Melanija Knavs which translates to Melania Knauss in German. She entered modeling at the age of 5, but she was shot to fame only after she was discovered by Slovenian fashion photographer Stane Jerko. She began doing commercials at 16 and walked the ramp for several fashion houses in Milan and Paris. Around that time, she met Donald Trump and her life took a complete changeover. She has been featured on the covers of numerous leading magazines, earning her celebrity status. So, who is Melania Trump? Here’s everything we know about Donald Trump’s wife.
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Melania Trump Biography
Melania Trump was born on the 26th of April 1970, in Novo Mesto, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia. She is currently 5 years old.
| Birth Name | Melanija Knavs |
| Nickname | Melania |
| Date of Birth | April 26, 1970 |
| Place of Birth | Novo Mesto, SR Slovenia, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Former Model, Socialite, and United States first lady |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Slovenian, Austrian |
| Religion | Catholic |
Family
- Father – Viktor Knavs (car and motorcycle dealer)
- Mother – Amalija Ulčnik (Pattern maker at children’s clothing factory)
- Siblings – Ines Knavs (Younger Sister), Denis Cigelnjak (Older Step-Brother)
Education
Melania attended Sevnica Elementary School when she was 7 years old. She, at 15, enrolled at a technical high school in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She enrolled at the University of Ljubljana to study architecture but eventually dropped out to pursue a full-time career in modeling.
Melania Trump Married Life
Melania married American business tycoon Donald Trump on January 22, 2005, in an Anglican service at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach, Florida. They had an outrageously lavish wedding reception in the ballroom at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. She wore a $200,000 dress made by John Galliano of the house of Christian Dior. In March 2006, Melania gave birth to a son, Barron William Trump.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 11 inches Centimeters – 180 cm Meters – 1.8 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 62 kg Pounds – 137 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Body Measurements | 38-26-37 |
| Body Shape | Hourglass |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 10.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 8 (US) |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
She made her first film appearance in an uncredited role as herself in the 2001 comedy movie Zoolander.
Television Debut
She was the celebrity judge in the Miss USA contest in 2003.
Brand Endorsements
As a model, she has endorsed several fashion brands and accessories.
Famous For
Melania Trump is well known as the wife of the 45th President of the United States of America.
Melania Trump Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated at $50 million in 2024. Most of her earnings were from when she was active in modeling and her current share of income comes from her business ventures, including a skincare line, a Jewellery line, and other things.
Social Media Portfolio
- Facebook – MelaniaTrump
- Twitter – melaniatrump
Melania Trump Facts
Melania is the only US first lady to have posed naked for a French magazine in 1996.
She is the second US first lady born in a foreign nation after Lousia Adams (wife of the sixth President John Quincy).
She can fluently speak six languages – English, Serbo-Croatian, Italian, French, German, and her native Slovene.
Melania and Trump signed a prenuptial agreement in 2005 before their marriage. As per the agreement, she can’t take possession of her husband Donald Trump’s wealth.
She has her own line of jewelry called ‘Melania Timepieces & Jewelry’ in collaboration with QVC. She also runs her own line of cosmetics and perfume.
In 2000, Melania Trump was featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
She was on the covers of the world’s renowned magazines like In Style Weddings, New York Magazine, Avenue, Philadelphia Style, Vanity Fair, and Vogue.
Melania Trump’s engagement ring is worth $2 Million which is made up of with rarest collection of diamonds.
Much of her earnings come from her jewelry line, and investments, and also retains the wealth that she earned during her modeling career.
Melania Trump has also collaborated with several charities and social works like the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The American Red Cross, the Martha Graham Dance Company, the Police Athletic League, The Boy’s Club of New York, and the Fifth Annual National Love Our Children Day.