Melania is Trump's third wife. He was previously married to Ivana Trump, with whom he has three children, and Marla Maples, with whom he has one daughter. Melania and Trump have one son, Barron Trump. Barron, 18, is a freshman at New York University's Stern School of Business, with a mass following of his own.

Melania Trump's best first lady looks balance professional style and chicness, but she has also worn some controversial outfits.

The White House has released a new official portrait of First Lady Melania Trump, shot by photographer Regine Mahaux. Melania is seen in a tailored Dolce & Gabbana suit, contrasting with her 2017 portrait.

Mrs. Trump is seen wearing a black womenswear-inspired tuxedo with an opened white button-up shirt, hourglass-shaped jacket, and cummerbund.

It’s one of the most important jobs never applied for. Unelected, yet inextricable from politics; constantly visible on the world stage, but rarely the one behind the microphone — for all its glamour, the first lady of the United States is a role of unsolicited duty, often bringing with it intense public scrutiny, including over what they wear.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump pose for a photo with U.S. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on inauguration day of Donald Trump's second presidential term in Washington, U.S. January 20, 2025.

Melania Trump became the First Lady of the United States for the second time on Monday, January 20, and just like her first time, she got an official portrait made. The White House unveiled Melania's official portrait on Monday,

Régine Mahaux, who has been photographing the Trumps since 2008, told Vanity Fair that Melania’s new portrait “didn’t need to be retouched.”

While Melania Trump remains an enigmatic figure, her White House portrait provides some insight into how she'll approach the first lady role.