Donald Trump was born into a wealthy family, growing up surrounded by luxury as his father was a major real estate investor. Trump later continued his father’s career and amassed a massive fortune of his own. At the launch of his presidential campaign, Donald Trump announced his current net worth to be over $8.7 billion.
With lots of money, a penchant for the party lifestyle, and a free-spirited personal life, Trump naturally attracts top-tier women. His three wives are all good-looking, but more importantly, they are talented and sharp-witted women.
Beauty First
Trump once told People magazine that he has always been attracted to beautiful women. This explains why all three of his wives are stunning, leaving a strong impression on anyone who meets them.
His first wife, Ivana Trump, is originally from Czechoslovakia. In her youth, she had a charming face and an attractive figure, partly due to her background as a skilled skier.
The next two wives of Trump were both famous former supermodels. Marla Maples, Trump’s second wife, was born in 1963 in Dalton, Georgia. Marla possessed striking beauty with an elegant, sophisticated aura. She once held the title of Miss Georgia runner-up. It was Marla's allure that led Trump to leave his first wife and pursue her, although their marriage only lasted six years, from 1993 to 1999.
Trump’s third wife, Melania Knauss, hails from Slovenia and was also a renowned model. Melania began her modeling career at the age of five and quickly became a sought-after face by the time she reached adulthood.
In addition to these three wives, Trump has been rumored to have had relationships with other beautiful women such as Anna Nicole Smith, the American model and actress, and Carla Bruni, singer-songwriter and current wife of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who was said to have had a brief romance with the real estate mogul.
Intelligence and Sharpness
“My husband is a very successful man, so he needs a wife who is knowledgeable, intelligent, and always honest with him,” Melania once revealed in an interview with Dujour magazine, sharing Trump’s criteria for choosing a wife.
Melania is regarded as an intelligent and tactful woman from a young age. The principal of the school Melania attended spoke highly of her, saying, “She was always very perceptive, especially raised in a very traditional manner," as recalled by her old neighbor and schoolmate Jelancic, according to CNN.
Since marrying Trump in 2005, Melania has stayed out of her husband’s business affairs and made fewer appearances in the media, especially after facing allegations related to nude photos and illegal modeling activities in the U.S. When Trump officially launched his presidential bid, Melania devoted herself fully to supporting his campaign. Her affectionate gestures, public praise, and defense of her husband’s statements have been seen as smart and strategic moves.
Unlike Melania, Trump’s first wife, Ivana, was very involved and sharp in business. Trump entrusted her with key roles, including Vice President of Interior Design at the Trump Organization and Chairwoman of the Trump Castle hotel and casino, as well as President of the Manhattan hotels and plazas.
Ivana was praised as a smart and savvy wife. She excelled in management and was named Hotel Manager of the Year in the U.S. in 1990. After their divorce, Ivana continued to thrive as a businesswoman, owning Ivana Haute Couture, which operates in fashion, perfume, and cosmetics.