While often in the public eye, there are many intriguing, lesser-known facts about Melania Trump, the former First Lady, that offer a glimpse into her unique path.
Melania’s early life saw her attend the University of Ljubljana, studying architecture and design before her career took a pivotal turn. At just 16, Melania Knavs began a successful modeling career in Paris and Milan, gracing the pages of prominent magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated. Notably, she is the first First Lady to have appeared in a nude photograph in a magazine.
Standing at 5’11” (180 cm), Melania holds the distinction of being one of the tallest First Ladies in American history, sharing this notable height with Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.
Her religious background is also noteworthy. Following Jacqueline Kennedy, Melania became only the second Catholic First Lady in American history.
Her move to the White House was also unconventional. Unlike most predecessors, Melania Trump waited five months after Donald Trump’s inauguration to relocate to Washington D.C. This delay was attributed to their son, Barron, needing to complete the fifth grade in New York.
In a more recent development, just prior to Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, Melania launched her own cryptocurrency, the $Melania coin, following the introduction of the $Trump coin.