CLEVELAND - Independent. Confident. Business woman. Philanthropist. Mom. These are characteristics that Melania Trump has shared about herself in interviews aimed at getting to know the wife of presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump.
While many of the interviews have also asked about her husband and her stance on his views, specifically immigration, she hasn’t spent a lot time specifically campaigning for her husband.
This changes Monday night when she takes the stage as one of the headline speakers during the GOP convention.
Donald Trump told Fox News that he plans to be at the convention during his wife’s speech.
Facts to know about Melania:
Born Melania Knauss on April 26, 1970 in Slovenia.
Started modeling when she was 16 and has since appeared on the covers of multiple major fashion magazines. She has also appeared in several commercials and co-hosted The View with Barbara Walters.
Has a degree in design and architecture from the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia.
Moved to New York in 1996 and became a citizen in 2006
Married Donald Trump in 2005, becoming his third wife. They have one child together, Barron Trump born in 2006.
Launched “Melania Timepieces & Jewelry,” with QVC in 2010 and expanded her skin care collection in 2013.
Speaks five languages: Slovenian, English, French, Serbian and German.
Philanthropist involved with the Martha Graham Dance Company, American Red Cross and many other organizations.