Melania Trump's Journey: From Slovenian Model to Two-Time First Lady

Created: JANUARY 27, 2025

From her early days in Slovenia to her return to the White House, Melania Trump's life has been a captivating narrative. Her story transcends her role as first lady, encompassing a successful modeling career, motherhood, and a commitment to philanthropic endeavors.

Arriving in the United States at 26, the then Melania Knauss embarked on a modeling career in Manhattan. It was in this bustling city that she met Donald Trump, a real estate magnate, at a party. Their initial encounter was unconventional, with Melania refusing to give him her number, instead requesting his. This bold move led to a whirlwind romance, culminating in a lavish wedding at Mar-a-Lago in 2005.

Melania Trump

The couple's life together included the birth of their son, Barron, in 2006. Melania prioritized setting a strong work ethic example for her son, balancing motherhood with her own professional pursuits. A decade later, she assumed the role of first lady, a position she now holds for the second time.

FILE PHOTO: Melanie Knaus arrives for an event in New York City. Knaus is Donald Trump's girlfriend. Donald Trump and Melania Knauss during Grand Opening of "W" New York Hotel at W Hotel - NYC in New York City, New York, United States. Portrait of, from left, American socialite Mary Trump, her son, real estate developer Donald Trump, and his girlfriend (and future wife), former model Melania Knauss, as they pose together in the tea house of the Mar-a-Lago club, Palm Beach, Florida, February 27, 2000. Donald Trump and his girlfriend, model Melania Knauss (later Trump), raise their glasses for a New Year's toast Melania Trump in her wedding dress waves after marrying Donald Trump Melania Trump, young Barron Trump and Donald Trump attend the 16th Annual Bunny Hop at FAO Schwartz to benefit the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 2007. Young Barron and Melania NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 30: Donald Trump (L) and Melania Trump (R) and son Barron (C) attend Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Party at Rock Center Cafe on November 30, 2011 in New York City. Melania Trump and Donald Trump during 13th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party Co-hosted by Chopard - Arrivals at Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, California, United States. JANUARY 20: President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk in their inaugural parade on January 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump was sworn-in as the 45th President of the United States. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a photograph as they visit members of the military at a dining hall at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) melania trump Melania Trump and her book US President-elect Donald Trump kisses Melania Trump as he arrives for the inauguration ceremony US-POLITICS-TRUMP-INAUGURATION Barron Trump Melania Trump in NC with flood victims US President Donald Trump (C) approaches reporters to speak, flanked by First Lady Melania Trump (R) and California Governor Gavin Newsom, upon arrival arrival at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, on January 24, 2025, to visit the region devastated by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Melania Trump through the years

Her experience in the fashion industry, she believes, uniquely prepared her for the scrutiny and pressures of public life. As first lady, she has championed various causes, including support for the military and preservation of the White House. Drawing on her past experiences, she aims to utilize her platform for positive impact, approaching her second term with a renewed sense of purpose and a wealth of knowledge.

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