When Melania Trump first met Donald Trump in 1998, she wasn’t immediately swept off her feet—but two things about him caught her attention.
Their encounter at a New York nightclub could have been forgettable. Donald, still dating someone else, asked for her number. But Melania, then a rising model, refused—instead demanding his contact details.
Days later, she called, and their relationship began. In her memoir, Melania admits she was drawn to his “effortless charm” and “boundless energy.”
Their love story unfolded quickly: a proposal at the 2004 Met Gala, a lavish wedding at Mar-a-Lago, and the birth of their son, Barron.
Now, as Donald eyes another presidential run, Melania has made it clear she’s no passive partner. “I have my own voice,” she’s said—a trait that’s defined her since that fateful first meeting.
