6. Early Education and Modeling Career
Melania Trump began studying architecture and design at the University of Ljubljana but left after a year to pursue a modeling career in Milan. Starting at age 16, Melania found success modeling in fashion capitals like Paris and Milan. Her work appeared in major publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated. She also made history as the first First Lady to pose for nude photo shoots featured in major magazines.
7. One of the Tallest First Ladies
Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm), Melania Trump is among the tallest First Ladies in U.S. history—a distinction she shares with Eleanor Roosevelt and Michelle Obama.
8. A Catholic First Lady
Melania is the second Catholic First Lady in American history, following Jacqueline Kennedy. This aspect of her background has occasionally drawn attention during her time in the public eye.
9. Delayed Move to the White House
Unlike her predecessors, Melania Trump waited five months after Donald Trump’s inauguration before moving into the White House. The delay was to allow their son, Barron, to finish fifth grade in New York. It remains to be seen how this dynamic would unfold if Donald Trump were to serve a second term.
10. Entering the Crypto World
In a unique move for a former First Lady, Melania Trump launched her own cryptocurrency, the $Melania coin, in early 2025—shortly after Donald Trump unveiled the $Trump coin. The initiative placed her at the center of a growing trend among public figures engaging in digital finance and blockchain ventures.
