Melania Trump is making headlines again, this time due to throwback photos from her early modeling career that showcase a dramatic transformation. The 54-year-old former First Lady is back in the spotlight as her husband, Donald Trump, campaigns for the presidency in this year’s U.S. elections.
Recent social media posts have highlighted her transition from a young Slovenian aspiring model to a well-known public figure. A TikTok video contrasted her teenage look with her current appearance, while a 2017 tweet from the Today Show celebrated her striking evolution over the years. Fans have praised her beauty, with one admirer noting, “She looks great!” and another calling her “beautiful and so classy.”
Born Melanija Knavs, Melania was discovered by photographer Stane Jerko outside a fashion show in 1987. Jerko was impressed not only by her looks but also by her “inner energy.” She later changed her name to Melania Knauss and enjoyed a successful modeling career in Europe before moving to New York, where she met Donald Trump. They married in 2005.
Melania is also set to release her debut memoir later this year. Although the release date is not yet confirmed, it is expected to coincide with the U.S. election. On social media, she teased the book’s cover and encouraged pre-orders through her personal website. The cover features a minimalist design with her name in bold black typography, and Melania hoped that readers will enjoy the book as much as she enjoyed writing it.
See photos of Melania Trump modeling at age 16 https://t.co/opzmO4uVYO pic.twitter.com/zEVKVrs77S
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) February 9, 2017
