Ivanka Trump traded palm trees and her $24 million Miami mansion for snow-covered peaks this Christmas, spending the holiday on a festive ski getaway with her family. The former First Daughter hit the slopes with husband Jared Kushner and their three children—Arabella Rose, Joseph Frederick, and Theodore James—and the trip quickly caught attention online for one standout reason: how tall her kids have gotten.
On December 26, Ivanka shared a series of photos on Instagram documenting the winter escape. The highlight was a rare full-family portrait showing Ivanka and Jared standing alongside their three children in front of a cozy, snow-dusted mountain setting. The rustic brick backdrop, glowing lanterns, and towering evergreens gave the scene a storybook holiday feel.
Ivanka looked effortlessly polished in a forest-green outfit featuring a suede maxi skirt, fitted long-sleeve top, and black leather boots, topped off with a coordinating hat. Her eldest daughter, Arabella, mirrored her mom’s refined style in a tailored gray dress layered over a crisp white shirt, finished with sheer tights and knee-high boots. Jared kept it classic in a gray shirt, while sons Joseph and Theodore coordinated in baby-blue sweaters and navy pants.
In the caption, Ivanka leaned into the sentimental side of the season, writing, “Merry Christmas from the mountains. The greatest gift is time together. Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas filled with love, gratitude, and family.”
The photo sparked chatter over the kids’ height, with all three appearing to tower over their famously statuesque mom. Ivanka’s tall genes come as no surprise—she was once signed with Elite Model Management and walked runways for designers like Vivienne Westwood and Thierry Mugler in the late 1990s. Still, she has been candid about the fact that modeling was never her passion, once describing the industry as just as ruthless as real estate.
Beyond fashion, Ivanka has often spoken about the women who shaped her own parenting style, crediting her late mother Ivana Trump and stepmother Melania Trump as key influences. She has previously praised Melania for shielding her son Barron from the pressures of political life, calling her an “unbelievable mother.”
Those close to Melania have echoed that sentiment. Her longtime photographer Regine Mahaux and stylist Hervé Pierre have both described her as calm, protective, and deeply devoted to her family, particularly her bond with Barron. Together, their reflections paint a picture of a family that, despite public scrutiny and political chaos, prioritizes stability, privacy, and time together—especially during the holidays.
