US EditionSee the Trumps Step Out for 'Melania' Movie Premiere at Kennedy Center
The premiere barred most mainstream press except two One America News reporters and featured political figures; a docuseries with new footage is planned, Melania said.
- On Jan. 29, 2026, the film premiered at the Kennedy Center, called the 'Trump-Kennedy Center' on invitations, while mainstream outlets were barred and only One America News reporters Dan Ball and Peyton Drew attended inside.
- Describing the project as an act of authorship, Melania Trump said production is ongoing with new footage, and producer Marc Beckman plans a docuseries later this year.
- Among guests were high-profile entertainers and administration figures including President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Nicki Minaj, Dr. Phil, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and director Brett Ratner, who recently appeared in the Epstein files; most of President Trump's children, including Barron Trump, were absent.
- Analysts project modest opening-weekend receipts of $1 million to $5 million while President Donald Trump responded to critics about Amazon MGM's $40 million rights purchase and $35 million marketing spend.
- Rolling Stone reported some production crew requested anonymity, citing alarm about the administration, while online memes and social media ticketing screenshots highlighted sparse advance demand.
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Blue was the surprising color of the night at Melania Trump's movie premiere. Here's what attendees wore.
Melania Trump at her movie premiere in Washington, D.C.Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesThe world premiere of "Melania" was hosted at the Kennedy Center in D.C. on Thursday night.Attendees, including the president and Pete Hegseth, wore blue ensembles for the event.Nicki Minaj was also there in a daring gown that had a prominent keyhole cutout.There was a surprising lack of "MAGA red" at the premiere of Melania Trump's new movie.The first lady, her husba…
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