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Melania Trump, born Melanija Knavs on April 26, 1970, in Slovenia (then part of Yugoslavia), grew up in a modest environment that would later stand in
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stark contrast to her life in the spotlight. From an early age, she exhibited a striking presence and an interest in fashion. At just 16, she embarked on her career as a fashion model. The young Melania soon adapted her name to a more internationally recognizable version, "Melania Knauss," and set out for the bustling fashion capitals of Paris and Milan.
Her beauty and determination earned her steady work in Europe’s competitive modeling industry, but her ambitions didn’t stop there. In 1996, she made the pivotal move to the United States, where she intended to further her career. Sponsored by Paolo Zampolli, a model agent and businessman, Melania settled in Manhattan, New York, a city she would later call home. It was during this period that her path crossed with the real estate mogul, Donald Trump.
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