Who Is Melania Trump?
Melania Trump was born on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia. Her parents are Viktor Knavs and Amalija Knavs. As of February 2024, she is 53 years old.
EDUCATION
Melania Trump attended the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, where she studied design and architecture before dropping out to pursue her modeling career. She later moved to New York City in 1996 and continued her modeling career, eventually meeting Donald Trump in 1998.
MODELLING CAREER
Melania Trump began her modeling career in the early 1990s in Slovenia, where she appeared in various fashion shows and magazines. In 1996, she relocated to New York City to further her career.
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Melania’s modeling work in the United States included appearances in prominent magazines such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, as well as campaigns for well-known brands like Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. She gained further recognition as a model and appeared on the covers of numerous magazines before transitioning into other ventures.
FAMILY
Melania Trump’s immediate family consists of her husband, Donald Trump, who served as the 45th President of the United States, and their son, Barron Trump. Melania also has a sister named Ines Knauss.
RELATIONSHIPS
Melania Trump’s most prominent relationship is with her husband, Donald Trump, whom she married in 2005. Prior to her marriage to Donald Trump, Melania had relationships with Jure Zorcic and Paolo Zampolli. Jure Zorcic spoke with ABC in 2016, detailing the first time he saw the future first lady on a balmy summer day in 1991, and the story sounds downright cinematic. “I was on my motorbike, and she has been walking down a street,” Zorcic told ABC, describing the all-leather outfit she wore on that fateful day.
“As I passed by her, I had a moment and thought, ‘Wow, who is this girl? She is so beautiful, I must turn back and follow her.’ It was a bit of a shock when I met her. She is very special. That’s the truth.” Zorcic claimed to have dated Trump (née Knavs) for several months in 1991 before her pursuit of a modeling career forced the couple to part ways.
He told ABC that his former girlfriend was unusual compared to other women in his country. But according to Trump, the only thing unusual is that Zorcic claimed the pair dated in the first place. Melania Trump’s relationship with Paolo Zampolli is often cited as professional rather than romantic.
Zampolli, a prominent figure in the modeling industry, helped Melania secure her initial work visa to the United States and introduced her to important contacts in New York City when she was starting her modeling career there. Their relationship has been described as that of colleagues and acquaintances within the modeling industry.
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BODY MEASUREMENTS
Height: 5’11” (180cm)
Weight: 63kg (139pounds)
Shoe Size: 10 US
Body measurements: 38-26-37
NET WORTH
Melania Trump has a net worth of $80 million. She earns $10 million annually through her fashion business and investments. Her net worth before marriage was $6 million USD.
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