Remember what words Comrade Saakhov from Gaidai's immortal comedy used to describe Nina? So, at one time, Ivana Trump, who then still bore the surname Zhelnichek, really was a beauty, an athlete and probably a Komsomol member (in the Czechoslovak manner, of course). Today, she is already a solid business woman with several marriages behind her and a multi-million dollar fortune that continues to grow. How did a girl from the small town of Gottwald manage to turn into a gossip star and one of the most famous women in the fashion industry?
Ivana Trump: biography (childhood and studies)
The future model, writer, actress and millionaire was born in the Czechoslovak city of Gottwald (modern name Zlin) in the family of an ordinary engineer. Her parents immediately noticed in the girl the desire to be the first in everything and sent her to the sports section. Several years of training, during which Ivana proved herself to be a real fighter, were not in vain, and in 1972 she was chosen for the country's cross-country skiing team.
In parallel with playing sports, the girl studied at the Charles University in Prague and at the beginningGraduated in the 1970s with a master's degree in physical education.
Moving West
In 1971, Ivana Zhelnicek married Austrian skier Alfred Winklmayr. This allowed the girl to obtain a passport and travel abroad legally. The marriage did not last long, and in 1974 Ivan and Alfred divorced. And subsequently, the celebrity always called her first marriage fictitious.
In 1975, Ivana left Czechoslovakia for Canada to live with her childhood friend Georgy Syrovatka, who owned a ski shop in Montreal.
There she managed to sign a contract with one of the best fur companies, and soon her face was on the covers of many local magazines.
Meeting with Donald Trump
The restless nature of the girl prevented her from resting on her laurels, so after two years of life she broke up with her boyfriend without regret and went to conquer the United States.
Shortly after arriving in New York, Ivana met Donald, the son of the famous real estate developer Fred Trump.
A stormy romance broke out between young people. A year and a half later, the entire beau monde of the United States was invited to a chic wedding, after which Cinderella from Gottwald began to sign as Ivana Trump.
Second marriage
Ivana Trump in her youth, however, as today, was distinguished by a great thirst for success and the ability to achieve it. She was not one of those women who turn billionaires into millionaires. Vice versa! It was in his marriage to Ivana that Donald Trump realizedits most successful projects, including the construction of the Grand Hyatt Hotel, the casino in Atlantic City and the Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Moreover, she took important positions in her husband's companies. For example, Donald made her President of the Trump Castle Hotel and Plaza Hotel. And for the management of the last enterprise in 1990, Trump was awarded the title of “Hotelier of the Year.”
Divorce
In the early nineties, there were rumors that Donald Trump was having a torrid affair with former Miss Georgia Marla Klena. Ivana did not tolerate her husband's betrayal and filed for divorce in 1991. At the same time, the offended wife demanded from her husband a larger amount than was prescribed in the marriage contract, pointing out her merits in the formation of the Trump Organization.
The divorce took place in 1992. According to rumors, Ivana Trump (see photo below in her youth) received $ 20 million, real estate in Connecticut, all the jewelry donated by Donald, a family home in Palm Beach, etc.
Third marriage
In 1997, Ivana Trump became the wife of a multimillionaire with Italian roots, Ricardo Mazzucchelli. The press was quick to admire this "union of equals", as the couple were about the same age and both had impressive fortunes. However, the family happiness of Ricardo and Ivana was short-lived - two years later, the couple quietly broke up, without scandals and excitement in the press.
Fourth marriage
In April 2008, Ivana Trump, whose photo in company with celebrities constantly appeared on the pages of glossymagazines, at a fairly respectable age - 59 years old - she married an unknown Rossano Rubicondi. The next spouse, by the way, who is also Italian, was 23 years younger than the bride, so evil tongues immediately called him a gigolo.
The organization of the wedding took over the ex-husband-billionaire. He provided for the ceremony his estate in Florida, Mar-A-Lago, which Ivana Trump loved very much. Wedding photos of the newlyweds have long been actively discussed by the public, as the wedding was recognized as one of the most luxurious ever held in the United States.
The marriage of Ivana and Rossano was extremely fleeting. In December 2008, Trump confirmed to The Associated Press that she had filed for divorce three months earlier.
Business
After the divorce, Trump decided to start creating her own perfume brand and Ivana clothing line. She works on most of the collections herself and even travels with inspections to her clothing factories operating in many parts of the world.
In addition, the businesswoman created a special program on television that helps her sell her brand's clothes and accessories. Ivana Trump also wears dresses and jewelry made only at her enterprises, rightly believing that such a decision is the best advertisement.
In 2001, in the heart of Rome, she opened a boutique that sells only ultra-short dresses and skirts. Ivana herself loves minis and wears them, despite her advanced age. Although many argue that such clothes are very suitable for the ex-wifeDonald Trump, in fairness it must be said that her figure is far from being as slim and perfect as in her distant youth.
Children and grandchildren
Ivana Trump has three children - all from her marriage to Donald Trump. The eldest son, John, was born in 1977, daughter - Ivanka Marie - in October 1981, Eric Frederick - in 1984. In addition, this famous lady is also a seven-time grandmother. She has 5 grandchildren from her eldest son, and two grandchildren from her daughter.
Of Ivana's children, Ivanka is by far the most known to the general public. She is as beautiful as her mother in her youth, received a good education and made an excellent career in the modeling business. Moreover, about ten years ago, Ivanka Trump became vice president of the Trump Organization, and her marriage to Jared Kurshner is considered exemplary in the United States.
Today, Ivana Trump continues to be in search of her female happiness, and rumors about her fleeting romances often make single ladies 1-2 decades younger than a millionaire sigh with envy. Many note that the interest of men is not least Ivana's multi-million dollar fortune, and it is unlikely that such a pragmatic person as she does not know about it. But why not buy the appearance of love, if the means allow? After all, life is so short!
