Melania Trump’s Private Bond with Her Sister Ines
Melania Trump is famously private, especially about her relationship with her older sister, Ines Knauss.
Raised together in Sevnica, Slovenia, the sisters developed a strong bond early on. Melania once said her childhood was “beautiful,” crediting her parents for instilling values like hard work and family.
At 16, Melania began modeling and later moved to the U.S. Ines, who also had fashion dreams, supported her throughout. “She was my maid-of-honor,” Melania said, showing their deep connection.
Ines avoids the spotlight, but friends describe her as “gentle, creative, and humble.”
She lives in a Trump-owned building near Melania’s New York penthouse and is known as an artist. Melania has even shared her sister’s illustrations online.
Ines remains one of Melania’s closest confidantes—especially during key moments, like the birth of Barron. Quiet but central, Ines plays a lasting role in Melania’s life.
