Melania Trump
A- Birthday
- April 26, 1970
- Age
- 55
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $50M
About
Melania Knauss Trump is a Slovenian and American former model who served as the first lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021 and again from 2025 as the wife of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States. She is the first naturalized citizen to become first lady, the first non-native English speaker to hold the position, the second foreign-born first lady, and the second Roman Catholic first lady. She is also the second to hold the position nonconsecutively, after Frances Cleveland.
Career Timeline
Arrives in New York
Moved to New York City to pursue modeling, working with photographers and appearing in European fashion magazines. As an aspiring model, she earned modest income while building her portfolio and connections.
Meets Donald Trump
Met Donald Trump at a party during New York Fashion Week, beginning a relationship that would transform her life. Her modeling career continued, but her association with the high-profile real estate mogul brought increased media attention.
Marries Donald Trump Lavish Wedding
Married Donald Trump in a lavish Palm Beach wedding that garnered extensive media coverage and made her a fixture in New York society. The marriage instantly elevated her wealth and public profile through Trump's fortune and connections.
Business Ventures Launch
Launched her own jewelry and skincare lines sold through QVC and other retailers, establishing her own business identity. While sales were modest, these ventures demonstrated entrepreneurial ambition beyond her role as Trump's wife.
Presidential Campaign Reluctant Spouse
Became a central figure in Donald Trump's presidential campaign, though she appeared reluctant and gave limited speeches. Her immigration story and modeling background became campaign talking points, elevating her to national political prominence.
First Lady of United States
Became First Lady when Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President, making her the first naturalized citizen and second foreign-born person to hold the position. Her fashion choices and 'Be Best' initiative garnered constant media scrutiny and international attention.
Post-White House NFT Ventures
Left the White House after Trump's 2020 defeat and launched NFT collections and maintained a lower public profile. Her independent business ventures and memoir rights deals continued to build her personal wealth separate from Donald Trump's finances.
Second Term First Lady
Returns to the White House as First Lady after Donald Trump's election as the 47th President in 2024, making her only the second woman to serve nonconsecutively. Her unique status, fashion influence, and political position keep her firmly in the global spotlight as an A-list public figure.
