Ivanka Trump stole the show at the GOP convention on its final night — here are 12 things you might not know about her

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Ivanka Trump stole the show at the GOP convention on its final night — here are 12 things you might not know about her

Unlike Donald Trump's wife, Melania, Ivanka Trump has been at the forefront of her father's campaign from the onset — gracing numerous news networks and voicing her opinion in editorial pieces.

If Trump is elected president, Ivanka would be placed in a unique position. As a former model, philanthropist, business mogul, and a mother of three, she would assume numerous roles — in addition to her one in the first family.

Raised under her father's spotlight, she has founded various organizations, spreading her influence beyond the high-profile real-estate acquisitions that The Trump Organization is known for.

Here are 12 facts about Ivanka:

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Born in 1981, Ivanka Trump is the daughter of former model and Donald's first wife, Ivana Trump.

Born in 1981, Ivanka Trump is the daughter of former model and Donald's first wife, Ivana Trump.
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Ivana Trump, who was married to Donald Trump from 1977 to 1992, died on July 14, 2022 at the age of 73 from cardiac arrest.

Ivana Trump shared three children with her former husband: Donald Trump Jr, Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump.

Ivanka went to the exclusive Chapin School in Manhattan. She eventually went on to Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in economics.

Ivanka went to the exclusive Chapin School in Manhattan. She eventually went on to Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in economics.
Ivana Trump, ex-wife of real estate developer Donald Trump, is shown with her children Ivanka, left, and Eric as Ricardo Mazuchelli looks on in October 1993.AP
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Ivanka has two immediate siblings, Donald Jr. and Eric. Here, they pose after a wedding ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago Club in November 2005 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Ivanka has two immediate siblings, Donald Jr. and Eric. Here, they pose after a wedding ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago Club in November 2005 in Palm Beach, Florida.
Donald Trump Jr. pose with his sister Ivanka Trump and brother Eric Trump after the wedding ceremony at the Mar-a-Lago Club November 12, 2005 in Palm Beach, Florida.Carlo Allegri/Getty Images

She's the executive vice president of acquisitions and development at The Trump Organization — notable works include a $250 million renovation of the Doral Golf Resort in Miami. Here, she poses with Donald Trump Jr. on the penthouse terrace of the Trump Park Avenue building in New York.

She's the executive vice president of acquisitions and development at The Trump Organization — notable works include a $250 million renovation of the Doral Golf Resort in Miami. Here, she poses with Donald Trump Jr. on the penthouse terrace of the Trump Park Avenue building in New York.
Donald Trump Jr. and his sister Ivanka Trump pose for a photo on the penthouse terrace of the Trump Park Avenue building in New York, Tuesday April 11, 2006. The children, and employees, of real estate tycoon Donald Trump have not taken the most direct route to their positions in the Trump Organization.Richard Drew/AP
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She appeared for several seasons on the hit TV show "The Apprentice" as a boardroom judge, when it received the highest rating in the history of the show.

She appeared for several seasons on the hit TV show "The Apprentice" as a boardroom judge, when it received the highest rating in the history of the show.
Executive producer/host Donald Trump and Trump Organization Vice President Ivanka Trump of 'The Apprentice' speak during the 2007 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour for NBC at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on January 17, 2007 in Pasadena, California.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

As part of The Trump Organization, Ivanka oversees numerous real-estate deals. Founding the Trump Hotel Collection, Ivanka and her brothers plan on increasing their line of 12 hotels to 30 by 2020.

As part of The Trump Organization, Ivanka oversees numerous real-estate deals. Founding the Trump Hotel Collection, Ivanka and her brothers plan on increasing their line of 12 hotels to 30 by 2020.
Real estate developer Donald Trump, right, and his daughter Ivanka, place their hands in concrete during topping off festivities for the 92-story Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008. Trump, commenting on the economic bailout plan said the $700 billion plan is probably necessary because it looks like the economy is "rushing into one big depression."Charles Rex Arbogast/AP
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Ivanka married Jared Kushner, a business entrepreneur and owner of The New York Observer. They wed at the Trump National Golf Club on October 25, 2009, in Bedminster, New Jersey.

Ivanka married Jared Kushner, a business entrepreneur and owner of The New York Observer. They wed at the Trump National Golf Club on October 25, 2009, in Bedminster, New Jersey.
In this handout image provided by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump (R) and Jared Kushner (L) attend their wedding at Trump National Golf Club on October 25, 2009 in Bedminster, New Jersey.Brian Marcus/Fred Marcus Photography via Getty Images

Ivanka launched a jewelry collection and later created her own fashion label, The Ivanka Trump Collection. Here, she attends the launch of her spring 2011 lifestyle collection of footwear at the Topanga Nordstrom in Canoga Park, California.

Ivanka launched a jewelry collection and later created her own fashion label, The Ivanka Trump Collection. Here, she attends the launch of her spring 2011 lifestyle collection of footwear at the Topanga Nordstrom in Canoga Park, California.
Ivanka Trump attends the Launch of Her Spring 2011 Lifestyle Collection of Footwear at the Topanga Nordstrom on February 17, 2011 in Canoga Park, California.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
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During an interview with CBS 'This Morning,' she discussed her distaste for the way the media, particularly The New York Times, portrayed her father. 'I found it to be pretty disturbing — based on the facts as I know them,' she said, referring to a New York Times article about Donald's treatment of women in the workplace. 'And obviously, I very much know them, both in the capacity as a daughter and in the capacity as an executive who's worked alongside of him at this company for over a decade.' Here, she speaks to 'Fox & Friends' hosts Steve Doocy and Gretchen Carlson.

During an interview with CBS 'This Morning,' she discussed her distaste for the way the media, particularly The New York Times, portrayed her father. 'I found it to be pretty disturbing — based on the facts as I know them,' she said, referring to a New York Times article about Donald's treatment of women in the workplace. 'And obviously, I very much know them, both in the capacity as a daughter and in the capacity as an executive who's worked alongside of him at this company for over a decade.' Here, she speaks to 'Fox & Friends' hosts Steve Doocy and Gretchen Carlson.
(L-R) Ivanka Trump talks to 'FOX & Friends' hosts Steve Doocy and Gretchen Carlson during a taping of FOX & Friends' at FOX Studios on November 29, 2011 in New York City.Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images

As part of The Trump Organization, Ivanka also represents various charitable causes, such as the New York City Police Foundation. Here, she hosts the Glad Cookie Exchange in support of Cookies for Kids' Cancer at Trump Tower in New York.

As part of The Trump Organization, Ivanka also represents various charitable causes, such as the New York City Police Foundation. Here, she hosts the Glad Cookie Exchange in support of Cookies for Kids' Cancer at Trump Tower in New York.
Ivanka Trump (R) hosts the Glad Cookie Exchange while Ella Witt makes cookies with Glad Products Company in support of Cookies for Kids' Cancer at Trump Tower on November 29, 2011 in New York City.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Glad Product Company
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She was 33rd on Fortune magazine's '40 Under 40' list in 2014. Here, she speaks at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington.

She was 33rd on Fortune magazine's '40 Under 40' list in 2014. Here, she speaks at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington.
In this photo taken Oct. 14, 2015, Ivanka Trump, Founder and CEO, Ivanka Trump Collection and Executive Vice President Development and Acquisitions The Trump Organization, speaks at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington. Trump plays down her influence in her father’s Republican presidential campaign, but the 33-year-old is a trusted and influential political adviser.Carolyn Kaster/AP

She's also the mother of three children: daughter Arabella Rose, 4; and sons Joseph Frederick, 2, and newborn Theodore James.

A photo posted by Ivanka Trump (@ivankatrump)

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