Early Education and a Modeling Career
Melania pursued studies in architecture and design at the University of Ljubljana but departed after one year to move to Milan. She began her modeling career at the age of 16, primarily in Paris and Milan, where she garnered significant acclaim. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated. Notably, Melania is recognized as the first First Lady to appear in magazines in a nude photograph.
One of the Tallest First Ladies
Standing at 180 cm (5’11”), Melania ranks among the tallest First Ladies in American history, sharing this distinction with Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.
A First Lady of the Catholic Faith
Jacqueline Kennedy holds the title of the first Catholic First Lady in American history, with Melania being the second to assume this role.
Delayed Transition to the White House
Unlike her predecessors, Melania Trump delayed her move to the White House for five months following Donald Trump’s inauguration. This decision was made to allow their son, Barron, to complete the fifth grade in New York. It remains uncertain whether this arrangement will change should Donald Trump secure a second presidential term.
Cryptocurrency Initiatives
Following the introduction of the $Trump coin, Melania launched her own cryptocurrency, the $Melania coin, just before Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2025.
