Jill Biden, the polar opposite of Melania Trump: a discreet teacher behind the exuberant model
Her stories are very different and neither has to do with the other. But now fate has brought them together.
Joe Biden (77 years old) has just become the new president of the United States after several days of uncertainty and close scrutiny. In this way, the Democratic candidate will take over from Donald Trump (74) and, in addition, he will do so as the president with the most votes in history.
The new president will be installed in the White House with his wife, Jill Biden (69), whose figure has taken on special relevance in recent days, as has happened with the outgoing first lady, Melania Trump (50). In fact, both women have been two of the protagonists of this agonizing electoral week.
Their objective is the same, but neither has to do with the other. They are separated by 19 years of age, their way of being and even dressing. Precisely, these moments of political anguish have served to know in greater depth the personality of each one.
Melania, the hitherto first lady, has been cold, silent and serene. Her support for Donald Trump has been from a distance. This week, as he delivered her speech, she remained stiff, neutral, and quiet. Jill Biden, on her part, has been the opposite. Recently, she has been seen as the close, participative and cheerful Democrat's wife. Although the mask has hidden her smile, her gaze expressed happiness.
At the level of style, Melania and Jill have also been examined. Trump's wife is a lover of fashion and reflects this with each of her stylistic bets. She is current, smart and successful. She usually wears dresses, but she also wears her pantsuits and jacket soberly. She is a fan of thin heels and loyal to luxury brands such as Christian Louboutin or Ralph Lauren. Meanwhile, her counterpart, very similar to Brigitte Macron (67), is classic and demure. Biden's wife usually opts for skirt and jacket ensembles in understated colors. On occasion, she also opts for more striking dresses with floral prints. As for the hairstyle, they coincide. Although the current first lady wears her hair longer and darker, both prefer the flowing hair than the collected ones.
What stands out the most about her stylistic bets is that they have a bit of her essence and her history. Jill Biden is an English teacher and throughout her career she has worked in different schools. Even before the final stretch of the electoral campaign, she continued working. Melania Trump, for the part of her, originally from the former Yugoslavia, is a former model. She started her career when she was just 16 years old and was on the cover of some magazines. Her passion for her fashion even linked her to Donald Trump. In 2010, already being his wife, she created her own line of jewelry. Additionally, she marketed a skincare collection.
Melania and Donald Trump met in 1998 at a party during New York Fashion Week. Then the tycoon had four children, a divorce and was married to his second wife, Marla Maples (57). Some time later they began their romance and, although they had some breakups, they got engaged in 2004 Fashion Week. Finally, they said 'yes, I want' in 2005 and a year later their only child in common, Barron William ( 14). Beyond these details, very little is known about the ex-model's private life. She has always been characterized by being discreet and reserved.
Jill Biden is also a mother. From her marriage to Joe Biden, her only daughter, Ashley (39), was born in 1981. At that time, the Democrat already had experience in parenting. With his first wife, Neilia, he had three children - two of them deceased. The teacher, a native of New Jersey, had also been married for just over five years to Bill Stevenson.
Despite having very different stories, fate has brought them together. Finally, Melania Trump has not achieved her goal of repeating as first lady and she must give her place in the White House - and in the media spotlight - to the Democrat's wife.
