6. Early Learning and a Career in Modeling
Melania studied architecture and design at the University of Ljubljana but left after a year to move to Milan. At 16, she began modeling, achieving success in Paris and Milan. She appeared in magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated. Melania also made history as the first First Lady to be featured in a nude magazine photo.
7. Among the Tallest First Ladies
Standing at 180 cm (5’11”), Melania is one of the tallest First Ladies in U.S. history, alongside Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.
8. A First Lady of the Catholic Church
Jacqueline Kennedy was the first Catholic First Lady, and Melania is the second to hold this distinction.
9. Postponed White House Move
Melania moved to the White House five months after Donald Trump’s inauguration to allow their son Barron to finish the fifth grade in New York. It’s uncertain whether this will change if Trump wins a second term.
10. Initiatives for Cryptocurrency
In 2025, Melania launched the $Melania coin, a cryptocurrency, just before Donald Trump’s second inauguration, following the introduction of the $Trump coin.
