A journey through the main stages of the life of Melania Trump, on the occasion of his 55th birthday.
April 26, 2025 Melania Trump It turns off 55 candles, an important stop for a figure who in recent decades has been able to move confidentially but also with decision between the world of entertainment, politics and social commitment.
A birthday that, this year, takes on a particularly solemn tone. Melania is, in fact, in Rome to participate in the funeral of Pope Francisa figure who has always admired and respected deeply. Despite the mourning, Donald Trump He organized a private celebration for her; A dinner aboard the Air Force One, to pay homage to his wife in a moment as special as he is delicate.
The childhood of Melania Trump and the beginning of the model
Melania Trump, born Melanija Knavs, comes into the world on April 26, 1970 in Novo Lavo, in Slovenia then part of Yugoslavia. Raised in Sevnica, a small town, he had a simple childhood: his father, Viktor Knavs, worked as a car representative, while his mother, Amalija, was a stylist of children’s clothes.
Since teenager Melania shows interest in the world of fashion. At 16 he signs his first contract with an agency of models and starts working between Milan and Paris. Its sophisticated appearance and the discipline acquired in the rigid formation of Eastern Europe make it a presence appreciated in the competitive environment of the European catwalks.
In 1996 he moved to New York, armed with determination and a work visa obtained thanks to his talent. The big apple welcomes her as one of the many young models looking for luck, but Melania manages to stand out: she works with famous photographers and poses for advertising campaigns of international brands.
The meeting with Donald Trump and private life
1998 marks a turning point in his personal life. During a Fashion Week Festival in Manhattan, Melania met Donald Trump, then worldly renowned real estate entrepreneur and a media figure. Despite the age difference of 24 years, the two start a relationship.
After a few years of engagement, Donald and Melania marry on January 22, 2005 with a sumptuous ceremony in the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-BY-THE-Sea in Palm Beach, followed by a reception in the private club of Mar-A-Lago. Among the guests, many celebrities and prominent figures of international politics and jet-set.
Barron William Trump was born on March 20, 2006, their only son. Melania, while continuing to participate in public events, chooses to focus mainly on Barron’s growth, maintaining a relatively low profile compared to her husband’s visibility.
Melania Trump and the role of First Lady
With the election of Donald Trump to President in 2016, Melania becomes the First Lady of the United States, the second born abroad after Louisa Adams. His approach to the role is sober and calibrated. Less public interventions compared to the previous First Lady, but precise attention to the care of one’s image and charitable initiatives.
In 2018 he launched the “Be Best” program, an initiative dedicated to the well -being of children, the prevention of cyberbullying and the promotion of a positive conduct on social media. Despite some criticism of some stylistic similarities with past programs, Melania carries on “Be Best” with constancy, visiting schools, hospitals and institutes across the country.
In 2025, with the return of Donald Trump to the White House, Melania took the role of First Lady again. This time its presence is even more measured: few public appearances, selected events and a continuous commitment to promoting childhood well -being.
During the traditional Easter Egg Roll of 2025, he relaunched “Be Best” updating the themes to the challenges of recent times, such as the correct use of artificial intelligence by the youngest.
