From Fashion Week sparks to the White House spotlight and back again, Donald and Melania Trump’s marriage has stood the test of time. And cameras. Now in their 20th year of marriage, the former First Couple is stronger, more united, and more admired than ever.

Their journey began on a glittering night in September 1998 at a Fashion Week party in New York. Melania, fresh from Paris and not planning to go out, changed her mind last minute. It was a decision that would change her life forever.

When Melania met Donald Trump, his introduction was simple: “Hi, I’m Donald Trump.” Though he arrived with a date, his attention never left her. Their chemistry was instant, bridging their 24-year age gap. By 2004, Melania moved into Trump Tower, and a year later, they married in a lavish Mar-a-Lago ceremony. Their son Barron followed soon after. Two decades later, their bond remains strong — a quiet partnership built on loyalty and enduring love.