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Knauss was born inSevnica, inSlovenia‘sLower Sava Valley(then part ofYugoslavia) on April 26, 1970. Her father, Viktor Knavs, who managed car and motorcycle dealerships,[6]was from the nearby town ofRadeče; her mother, Amalija, a fashion designer,[6]came from a village in the area surroundingSevnica, within the confines ofSevnica Castle.[7]She has an older sister, Ines.[8]
After moving to New York City in 1996,[23]Knauss metDonald Trumpat aFashion Weekparty in New York City in September 1998.[1][18]Their relationship gained notoriety after a 1999 interview onThe Howard Stern Show,[17]and additional publicity after the 2004 launch of Trump’s successful business-orientedreality televisionshow,The Apprentice. Donald Trump described their long courtship in 2005: “We literally have never had an argument, forget about the word ‘fight’ … We just are very compatible. We get along.”[18]
After becoming engaged in 2004, Donald Trump and Melania Knauss were married on January 22, 2005, atThe Episcopal Churchof Bethesda-by-the-Sea inPalm Beach, Florida, followed by a reception in the 17,000-sq.-ft. ballroom at Trump’sMar-a-Lagoestate.[24]
In 2006, Melania gave birth to a son namedBarron William Trump.[10]Donald suggested his first name, and Melania his middle name.[26]As an infant, Barron reportedly occupied his own floor in the Trumps’ apartment inTrump TowerinManhattan, but often slept in a crib in his parents’ bedroom.[26]He plays golf with his father, and is reported to be equally fluent in English andSlovenian,[27]while also speaking French.[6]He is said to like wearing a suit and tie, and Melania’s nickname for him is “Mini-Donald”.[6]
Melania and Donald are often seen and photographed together at New York City society events and receptions.[28][29][30]Television personalityBarbara Walters, impressed with Melania’s intelligence when she met her, has said of her: “Maybe because she’s so pretty, we don’t expect her to be as smart as she is.”[31]
She has been associated with various charity events, including ofThe Breast Cancer Research Foundation.[21][22] She was Honorary Chairwoman forMartha Graham Dance Companyin April 2005; is an active member of thePolice Athletic League, which honored her with Woman of The Year 2006; has been an Honorary Chairwoman for The Boy’s Club of New York for five consecutive years; and in 2005,The American Red Crossawarded her with the title of Goodwill Ambassador.[10] In 2008, she rang the closing bell atNASDAQto commemorate the Fifth Annual National Love Our Children Day and the beginning of National Child Abuse Prevention month.[6]
In 2015, asked about her husband’s presidential campaign, Melania said, “I encouraged him because I know what he will do and what he can do for America. He loves the American people and he wants to help them.”[31]When asked byThe New York Timeswhat her role would be if Trump were to become president, Melania replied: “I would be very traditional. LikeBetty FordorJackie Kennedy. I would support him.”[6]