Melania Trump, born Melanija Knavs on April 26, 1970, in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, is a Slovenian-American former model who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021 as the wife of Donald Trump, the 45th president.

She is set to return to the role in January 2025 following her husband's second inauguration. She is the first naturalized citizen to become First Lady and the second foreign-born First Lady after Louisa Adams. She is also the second Catholic First Lady after Jacqueline Kennedy.

Melania Trump began her modeling career at the age of 16 in Slovenia, then part of Yugoslavia. She later moved to Paris and Milan to seek more modeling opportunities. In 1996, she was brought to New York by Paolo Zampolli's modeling agency, where she met Donald Trump at a fashion industry party in 1998.

They began dating shortly after, and Melania supported Donald during his 2000 presidential campaign. Melania Trump and Donald Trump married on January 22, 2005, at Trump's estate in Palm Beach, Florida. They have one son, Barron Trump, born in 2006.

During her tenure as First Lady, she focused on several initiatives, including the "Be Best" campaign, which aimed to address issues affecting children, such as cyberbullying and opioid abuse. She also worked on various projects to preserve the White House's historical art and furniture collections.

She faced significant media scrutiny during her husband's presidency, particularly regarding her immigration history and a speech she gave at the 2016 Republican National Convention, which was found to be plagiarized from Michelle Obama's speech.

She has a keen interest in fashion and design, having launched her own jewelry line, Melania, in 2009. She also developed a line of caviar-based skincare products.

Her lifestyle is characterized by luxury and sophistication. She resides at Mar-a-Lago, Trump's estate in Palm Beach, Florida, and also owns properties in New York City and Washington, D.C. She is known for her impeccable taste in fashion and has been featured on the covers of several magazines, including Sports Illustrated's swimsuit edition in 2000.

She has been married to Donald Trump for over two decades and is a loving mother to Barron. Her parents, Viktor and Amalija Knavs, have also been a significant part of her life, often seen accompanying her during public appearances.