Donald Trump's First Wife Ivana Opened Up about Their Divorce: 'It Was Nasty'

Ivana Trump will forever hold the title of the first Mrs. Trump, as she was the first woman who managed to capture the heart of mogul Donald Trump to the point of him walking down the aisle.

Born in Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), Ivana showed a great aptitude for sports as a child, particularly skiing which she started competing in at the age of 6.

As soon as she turned 12, she was admitted to the national training program and participated in several high-level events across Europe until 1967.

A KNACK FOR SPORTS

She attended Charles University, in Prague, and kept skiing well into her college years, even claiming that she was once chosen as an alternate for her country's 1972 Olympics ski team.

Prior to marrying Trump, Ivana said "I do" to Alfred Winklmayr, an Austrian skier, but their union didn't last very long and they decided to call it quits just a couple of years into it.

Being so knowledgeable when it came to skiing, Ivana moved to Canada and worked as a ski instructor, but soon found a new passion in fashion, having become a model in the 70s.

It was through her work that she met Trump. During one of her trips to New York, the mogul landed eyes on her and was immediately charmed by her beauty.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

Ivana, who is currently 72 years old, quickly fell in love with the businessman, who offered to get her party a table at an Upper East Side restaurant in 1976.

The two got married the following year and welcomed 3 beautiful children into the world - Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric. Aside from modeling, Ivana also worked in Trump's company as an interior design consultant.

But although she was seen as a valuable member of his team, having been involved in projects such as the Trump Tower and the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, their marriage turned sour over the years.

Following rumors that the former President of the United States was having an affair with Marla Maples, the two decided that it was in their best interest to get a divorce.

NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMED

However, that was not an easy process. According to Ivana, her ex-husband treated the divorce as a business deal and the fact that he wasn't willing to lose caused the process to drag for two years.

During a guest appearance on "Good Morning Britain," Ivana recalled how "nasty" the divorce was, mostly because of the legal representatives who helped them come to an agreement.

The mother-of-3 claimed that, while there were no screaming matches between her and Trump, their lawyers made it seem as if she was being mistreated.

Ivana shot down the rumors that her ex-husband had mistreated her by saying that he was fantastic with her and that she never had a problem with him, adding that he was polite, outspoken and a provider.

RAISING THEIR CHILDREN

Although their relationship had come to an end after 14 years together, Ivana and Trump made sure that properly raising their children was one of their top priorities.

She encouraged other women to be financially independent and go out into the world and conquer it.

The former model stated that she pushed for their children to be involved in after-school activities and that they only received enough money to cover their needs as they were not allowed to splurge.

Back in 2016, Ivana told the New York Post that they have a good relationship and that Trump still sees her as one of his advisers, often seeking her opinion on different subjects.

THE ORIGIN OF HIS TWITTER ACCOUNT

Not only that, but she believes that she was the one who convinced the mogul to use Twitter, his favorite social media platform, in order to speak his mind. She recalled:

"I said, 'I think you should tweet. It's a new way, a new technology. And if you want to get your words across rightly, without telling the New York Times, which is going to twist every single word of yours."

Ivana recently told People Magazine that she wished her ex-husband a happy birthday after he turned 75, sharing that he "hates his birthday" and doesn't like getting older:

"I did speak to him and wished him a happy birthday and told him, 'Don't worry about your age. Age is just a number,' and his and mine [are] unlisted."

A GO-GETTER

After their divorce in 1992, Ivana managed to make a name for herself by becoming a strong, independent businesswoman who chased her dreams and made them come true.

Making use of her knowledge regarding the fashion industry, she expanded her business and released a series of products, such as clothes, perfumes, and jewelry.

Not only that, but she also encouraged other women to be financially independent and go out into the world and conquer it by saying: "Don't get mad. Get everything!"