The Americans have spoken: four years after his first term, Donald Trump will make his comeback in the Oval Office of the White House. And it was from his headquarters in Florida that the 47th President of the United States claimed his “political victory never seen before“, surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife, Melania.
Very discreet since the start of her husband's campaign, Barron's mother will also see her daily life turned upside down. For her part, she will also make a resounding return to the First Ladies club. Here's what you need to know about his private life.
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How old is Melania Trump?
Born on April 26, 1970 in Novo mesto (Slovenia), Melania Trump, whose real name is Knavs, is 54 years old. Before becoming a businesswoman, she was a model. From the age of five, the future First Lady participated in the fashion shows of her mother's workshop, a stylist. “I have always loved fashion. My mother was a fashion designer, so I always had it in my blood“, she declared to People in 2016. It was only in the 1990s that Melania Trump, who was living in New York at the time, began to experience real success. In 1998, she met the real estate mogul during a party in Manhattan.
Who are Melania Trump's family members?
If Melania Trump saw her life change in 2016, she always wanted to keep her family close to her. Originally from Slovenia, Amalija and Viktor were naturalized Americans in 2018 through the process of “chain migration.” “My parents worked very hard so that our family could not only live and prosper in America, but also contribute to a nation that allows people to come with a dream and make it come true,” said Melania Trump in an interview with Town & Country.
A year after her marriage to the billionaire in 2005, she gave birth to her only son, Barron Trump. Now 18 years old, the young man got his start at NYU Stern School of Business. But if the former model has always played the card of discretion regarding her private life, she shared with emotion the death of her mother, Amalija, following a long illness. “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my beloved mother, Amalija. Amalija Knavs was a strong woman who always behaved with grace, warmth and dignity. She was devoted to her husband, daughters, grandson and stepson. We will miss her beyond reason and we will continue to honor her legacy.“, she wrote on her X account (formerly Twitter).
How tall is Melania Trump?
At 1m80 tall, Melania Trump caused a sensation during her appearances alongside her husband with outfits mostly by Ralph Lauren and her stiletto heels by Christian Louboutin.
How much is Melania Trump's fortune estimated?
If Donald Trump is a billionaire, his wife seems to be following in her husband's footsteps. Indeed, the Slovenian worked in the shadow of her husband and managed to make a name for herself in the business world. Five years after her union with the ex-reality TV star, she launched her own business in 2010, a jewelry line called Melania Timepieces and Jewelry. And according to information from Business Insiderthe mother would have won more than 45 million dollars. But that's not all: thanks to earnings from her jewelry brand and investments, Melania Trump's personal fortune is estimated at $70 million.
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