Numerous publications highlight that Melania Trump stands out as different from any other First Lady of the United States.
Unlike her predecessors, Melania is much more private, often staying out of the spotlight. However, she has still found herself at the center of various controversial stories.
1. Born Outside the U.S.
Melania is the second First Lady in U.S. history to be born outside the United States. She was born in Slovenia. The only other foreign-born First Lady was Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, who was born in England.
2. A True Polyglot
In addition to her native Slovenian, Melania Trump speaks five other languages fluently: English, German, French, Italian, and Serbo-Croatian. This makes her a true polyglot.
3. Humble Beginnings
Melania grew up in the small town of Sevnica, where many people struggled financially. Those who knew her as Melanija Knavs said she was always independent and never wore store-bought clothes. Today, Melania Trump is known for her impeccable style, and her appearance is always flawless.
4. Donald Trump’s Third Wife
Before marrying Melania, Donald Trump was previously married to Ivana Trump until 1992 and to Marla Maples until 1999. Melania is his third wife.
5. First Lady with a Non-English Native Language
Melania is the only First Lady of the United States whose first language is not English.
6. Early Education and Modeling Career
Melania studied Architecture and Design at the University of Ljubljana but left after her first year to move to Milan. At just 16 years old, Melania Knavs began her modeling career, working primarily in Milan and Paris, where she became highly successful. Her work appeared in magazines like Sports Illustrated, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar. Melania is also the first First Lady to have posed nude for magazines.
7. One of the Tallest First Ladies
Standing at 180 cm (5’11”), Melania is among the tallest First Ladies in U.S. history. She shares this title with Michelle Obama and Eleanor Roosevelt.
8. A Catholic First Lady
Melania is only the second Catholic First Lady in U.S. history, the first being Jacqueline Kennedy.
9. Delayed Move to the White House
Unlike other First Ladies, Melania Trump delayed moving to the White House for five months after Donald Trump first became President. This was because their son, Barron, needed to finish fifth grade in New York. Whether things will be different if Donald Trump becomes President for a second time remains to be seen.
10. Cryptocurrency Initiatives
On the eve of Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, Melania launched her own cryptocurrency, the $Melania coin, following the debut of the $Trump coin.
