Melania Trump, born Melanija Knavs on April 26, 1970, in Slovenia, is a former model who serves as the First Lady of the United States alongside her husband, President Donald J. Trump. She is the first naturalized citizen to hold this position, following Louisa Adams, who was born abroad.
Early Life and Career
Melania began her modeling career at a young age, achieving significant success and working with prominent fashion photographers. She became a U.S. citizen in 2006.
Role as First Lady
As First Lady, Melania has focused on initiatives affecting children and families. She launched the “BE BEST” campaign, aiming to promote well-being, kindness, and respect among youth.
Recent Activities
In recent years, Melania has maintained a relatively low public profile. However, she continues to influence public discourse through various endeavors:
- Documentary Project: Melania is producing a documentary for Amazon Prime Video, directed by Brett Ratner. The project aims to provide an intimate look into her life as First Lady, with Amazon reportedly paying $40 million for the documentary and a follow-up docuseries.
- Advocacy Against Online Intimate Imagery: She is advocating for federal legislation criminalizing the non-consensual posting of intimate images online, highlighting the issue’s impact on teenagers, especially girls.
- Fashion Influence: Melania continues to influence fashion trends, notably embracing the women’s power suit trend in 2025, which has been popularized by figures like Rihanna and herself.
Personal Background
Melania’s father, Viktor Knavs, born March 24, 1944, is a Slovenian businessman. Interestingly, he is two years older than his son-in-law, President Donald Trump.
For more insights into Melania Trump’s initiatives and appearances, you can follow her official social media accounts: