50 photos of Melania Trump for her 50th birthday
First lady Melania Trump turns 49 on April 26. She has kept a relatively low profile as first lady, but she has still left her mark on her husband's administration. Here are some photos of her over the years.
Before politics
Donald Trump and his then-girlfriend Melania Knauss enjoy a moment at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Ky., on May 1, 1999.
Life in New York
Donald Trump and Melania Knauss arrive at the Avery Fisher Hall to attend the Film Society of Lincoln Center Gala Tribute to Susan Sarandon on May 5, 2003, in New York City.
People of Gotham
Donald Trump and Melania Knauss arrive at the Gotham Magazine Anniversary party at Gotham Hall in New York City on Feb. 5, 2004.
Fashion awards
Donald Trump and his soon-to-be-wife Melania Knauss arrive at the 2004 CFDA Fashion Awards held at the Public Library in New York, on June 7, 2004.
Friars Club roast
Fashion Week
Donald and Melania Trump attend the showing of the Oscar de la Renta spring 2007 collection during New York's Fashion Week on Sept. 12, 2006.
Golden Globes
Iowa caucuses
On the campaign trail
Melania Trump speaks after her husband's victory in the South Carolina primary at the Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, S.C., on Feb. 20, 2016.
Republican National Convention
Melania Trump enters the stage before speaking during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
Donald and Melania at the convention
Donald Trump introduces his wife on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
At the convention
Melania Trump speaks on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on July 18, 2016.
On election night
Donald Trump and wife Melania appear before supporters at the New York Hilton Midtown on Election Night, Nov. 8, 2016.
The first ladies
First lady Michelle Obama welcomes Melania Trump to the White House on Nov. 10, 2016.
Lincoln Memorial
President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump arrive at the "Make America Great Again Welcome Celebration" concert at the Lincoln Memorial on Jan. 19, 2017.
Inauguration day
First lady Melania Trump, President Donald Trump, outgoing President Barack Obama and outgoing first lady Michelle Obama walk toward Marine One after Trump's inauguration as the 45th president of the United States on Jan. 20, 2017.
Inauguration day
Melania Trump President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence wave goodbye to Executive One flying off carrying outgoing President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama after Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, 2017.
Inaugural ball
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump dance with Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence at the "Salute to Our Armed Services Ball" on Jan. 20, 2017.
Joint session of Congress
First lady Melania Trump attends President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28, 2017.
International Women's Day
Melania Trump speaks during a lunch event for International Women's Day in the State Dinning Room of the White House on March 8, 2017.
Women's Empowerment Panel
Melania Trump and President Donald Trump attend the Women's Empowerment Panel on March 29, 2017, at the White House.
Greeting King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump welcome King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan on April 5, 2017, at the West Wing of the White House.
Easter egg roll
First lady Melania Trump hugs a girl as they make cards for members of the military at the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 17, 2017.
Mother's Day celebration for military families
First lady Melania Trump speaks as President Donald Trump looks on during a Mother's Day celebration with military families in the East Room of the White House on May 12, 2017.
In Saudi Arabia
From left, Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, President Donald Trump, Saudi King Salman Bin Abdelaziz Al Saud, first lady Melania Trump and King of Bahrain Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa visit a center to fight extremism in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 21, 2017.
Meeting the pope
Pope Francis meets President Donald Trump and his wife on May 24, 2017, at the Vatican.
Reaction to attack on GOP legislators
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump shake hands with Dr. Ira Rabin while leaving the MedStar Washington Hospital Center in after visiting with victims of the congressional baseball practice shooting on June 14, 2017.
Congressional picnic
First lady Melania Trump holds a baby during the Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on June 22, 2017.
Welcome to the White House
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea and his wife, Kim Jung-sook, at the White House on June 29, 2017.
Solar eclipse
The Trumps observe the partial eclipse of the sun from the Blue Room Balcony of the White House on Aug. 21, 2017.
Sept. 11
The Trumps, joined by White House staff, participate in a moment of silence on the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at the White House on Sept. 11, 2017.
Moment of silence
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence lead a moment of silence with White House staff for the victims of the Las Vegas shooting, on the South Lawn of the White House on Oct. 2, 2017.
Trumps visit Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania arrive at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 3, 2017, after Hurricane Maria hit the island.
Heading to Las Vegas
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump depart the White House for Joint Base Andrews, en route to Las Vegas, on Oct. 4, 2017. The Trumps visited with civilian heroes and first responders from the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
First ladies
Melania Trump welcomes Sophie Gregoire Trudeau of Canada to the White House on Oct. 11, 2017.
Happy Halloween!
Melania Trump reacts as she hands out treats during a Halloween event at the White House Oct. 30, 2017.
First lady selfie
Melania Trump takes a selfie with guests as she depart the White House for Joint Base Andrews, en route to Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 3, 2017.
National Christmas Tree lighting
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump wave after they lit up the National Christmas Tree on Nov. 30, 2017.
Hanukkah reception
Melania Trump looks on during a Hanukkah Reception on Dec. 7, 2017, in the East Room of the White House.
Toys For Tots
Melania Trump helps make Christmas cards with military kids for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Campaign on Dec. 13, 2017, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington.
State of the Union
Melania Trump attends her husband's State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Jan. 30, 2018.
With governors' spouses
First lady Melania Trump attends the Governor Spouses Luncheon on Feb. 26, 2018, in the Blue Room of the White House.
Women of Courage Awards
Melania Trump presents Godelieve Mukasarasi of Rwanda with the Secretary of State's International Women of Courage Award on March 23, 2018, in Washington.
2018 Easter Egg Roll
Melania Trump reads the book "YOU" during the 140th Easter Egg Roll on April 2, 2018, on the South Lawn of the White House.
With middle school students
Melania Trump hosts a group of middle school students to discuss some of the issues they are facing today in the Green Room of the White House on April 9, 2018.
Welcoming the French leader
Melania Trump attends a state arrival ceremony at the White House for French President Emanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, on April 24, 2018.
With the French president
French President Emmanuel Macron kisses the hand of Melania Trump at the White House on April 24, 2018.
State dinner
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump await Brigitte Macron and French President Emmanuel Macron during a state dinner arrival ceremony at the White House on April 24, 2018.
"Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit"
First lady Melania Trump speaks to the "Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit," Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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