10 Little-Known Facts About One of the Most Elegant First Ladies, Melania Trump

1. Born Outside the U.S.

Melania is only the second First Lady in U.S. history born outside the United States, hailing from Slovenia. The only other foreign-born First Lady was Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of President John Quincy Adams, born in England.
2. A True Polyglot

Fluent in six languages, Melania speaks Slovenian, English, German, French, Italian, and Serbo-Croatian—making her one of the most linguistically gifted First Ladies ever.
3. Humble Beginnings

Raised in the small Slovenian town of Sevnica, Melania grew up in modest circumstances, often wearing handmade clothes. Today, she's known for her flawless style and grace.
4. Donald Trump's Third Wife

Before marrying Melania, Donald Trump was married to Ivana Trump (until 1992) and Marla Maples (until 1999). Melania is his third wife.
5. A Non-English Native First Lady

Melania is the only First Lady whose native language isn't English, making her unique in this regard.
6. Early Learning and a Career in Modeling

Melania attended the University of Ljubljana to study architecture and design, but she left after just one year to relocate to Milan. Melania Knavs started modeling at the age of 16, mostly in Paris and Milan, where she achieved great success. Magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated featured her work. In addition, Melania is the first First Lady to appear in magazines in a nude photo.

7. Among the Tallest First Lady

Melania is one of the tallest First Ladies in American history, standing at 180 cm (5’11”). She has the same title as Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.

8. A First Lady of the Catholic Church

Jacqueline Kennedy was the first Catholic First Lady in American history, and Melania is only the second. 9. Postponed White House Move

In contrast to previous First Ladies, Melania Trump waited five months after Donald Trump took office before relocating to the White House. This was due to Barron, their son, having to complete the fifth grade in New York. It is unclear if things will change if Donald Trump wins a second term as president.

10. Initiatives for Cryptocurrency

After the launch of the $Trump coin, Melania introduced her own cryptocurrency, the $Melania coin, on the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration in 2025.