Melania Trump Defends Nude Modeling: A Celebration of the Human Form

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Melania Trump, the former First Lady, has openly defended her past nude modeling work, making a strong case for the celebration of the human body. In the latest promotional effort for her upcoming memoir, Trump used her Instagram platform to reflect on her modeling career, addressing the controversy that has followed her.

 

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"Why do I stand proudly behind my nude modeling work?" she asked in a voiceover shared on Wednesday. "The more pressing question is, why has the media chosen to scrutinize my celebration of the human form in a fashion photo shoot? Are we no longer able to appreciate the beauty of the human body?" she continued. 

 

 

Her voiceover accompanied images of famous art pieces featuring nude figures, including Michelangelo’s iconic sculpture “David,” Paul Cézanne’s painting “Bathers,” and John Collier’s portrayal of “Lady Godiva.” Through these references, she positioned her work within the historical tradition of reverence for the human form.

 

 

"Throughout history, master artists have revered the human shape, evoking profound emotions and admiration. We should honor our bodies and embrace the timeless tradition of using art as a powerful means of self-expression," Trump argued. Her statement reflects her belief that the human body should be celebrated as an artistic form, a view that underpins her defense of her past work. 

 

This is not the first time Melania has stepped forward to promote her memoir, set for release on October 1. Typically private, she has shared a few video snippets on her social media platforms, each offering insight into her thoughts and experiences. In a previous post, she addressed the July 13 assassination attempt on her husband, Donald Trump, while raising questions about law enforcement’s role in the incident. Another post featured a nostalgic moment with her son, Barron, now 18, as she reflected on the joys and challenges of motherhood.

 

Born in Slovenia in 1970, Melania began modeling as a young adult and continued to build a career in the industry. One of her most talked-about shoots occurred in 1995 when she posed nude for a French adult magazine. Five years later, she posed again, this time on Donald Trump's private jet for British GQ. At the time, she had been dating the real estate mogul for about two years. The couple would go on to marry in 2005.

 

As the 2016 presidential election approached, many of these images resurfaced, sparking debates and raising questions about their appropriateness for a future First Lady. Photographer Antoine Verglas, who captured Melania’s 2000 GQ shoot, described her as someone who was selective about how much she revealed. "Melania was a very reserved person. She was definitely not someone who you would see in nightclubs or going out a lot," Verglas said, describing her as "pretty down to earth, very nice, very warm." 

 

Through her memoir and promotional videos, Melania Trump is reminding the world that her work, much like the artistic portrayals of the human form throughout history, is worthy of admiration rather than criticism. She stands firm in her belief that beauty, in all its forms, should be respected and honored.

 

Credit: NYP 2024-09-20

 

 

 

[Tug]

What’s the point?who cares lots of good looking gals around and on the web…….its going to take more than soft porn to sell your lousy book.