Teenage Melania Trump shows striking resemblance to son Barron in resurfaced rare photos

Teenage Melania Trump shows striking resemblance to son Barron in resurfaced rare photos
Barron Trump looked extremely similar to his mother, Melania Trump, in photos from her early modeling days (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: Rare teenage photos of Melania Trump, which show a striking resemblance to her 18-year-old son, Barron Trump, recently resurfaced on social media. 

The black-and-white images, originally shared by Slovenian photographer Stane Jerko with Today in 2017, have captured the Internet's attention.

President Donald Trump has also commented on the striking similarity, pointing out that Barron, now taller than his father, clearly shares many features with his mother, a resemblance he discussed in a past interview.



 

Barron Trump shares striking resemblance to teenage Melania Trump

The Slovenian-born first lady, who started her modeling career at 16, looked fresh-faced and youthful in her teenage years.

In photos shared with Today, a makeup-free 16-year-old Melania was seen dressed simply in jeans and a white top or a white bandeau and skirt. Her features were softer, her face rounder, and her eyebrows more pronounced at the time.



 

These vintage images highlight a stark contrast to the polished look Melania is often seen with today, whether at events like the Republican National Convention or in the White House, where she’s typically photographed with styled hair, professional makeup, and structured dresses paired with designer shoes.



 

In addition to these, the early pictures reveal a striking resemblance to her teenage son, Barron, a freshman at New York University's Stern School of Business. 

Barron, who towers over his father with a height of 6 ft 7 in, maintains a slim figure, which contrasts with the president-elect's build. He shares Melania's brown hair, thick eyebrows, and a light, airy hairstyle.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak with former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Donald Trump arrives to speak with Melania Trump and Barron Trump during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Melania continued her modeling career before relocating to New York in 1996. She and the real estate mogul first met at a New York Fashion Week party in 1998. 

He pooped the question to Melania while attending the 2004 Met Gala, and the two tied the knot in January 2005. In March 2006, they welcomed their only child together, Barron. 

Donald Trump on son Barron's resemblance to his mother Melania

In a 2006 interview, Donald Trump mentioned that his son, Barron Trump, resembles his mother, Melania Trump, saying, "He looks more like Melania. He's like her in temperament. Very calm."

Melania shared her thoughts on having only one child during an appearance on 'Fox and Friends'.

She revealed that while Donald wanted to have more children, she was content with just their son.

During the interview, she discussed her role within the family, stating, "I know how busy he is and I'm in charge of everything." She explained that her decision not to have more children was influenced by Donald's lack of involvement in parenting duties.

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