WASHINGTON − First lady Melania Trump hosted a private White House screening on Saturday, Jan. 24, of a new documentary focused on her life in the 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, the White House said.
"Melania" is set for a global release on Jan. 30. The showing was the first time the president, her family and close friends saw the film in full, said Marc Beckman, the first lady’s outside adviser and agent.
The film offers rare behind-the-scenes access to the first lady, who has kept a low public profile during her husband’s second term. The trailer opens on Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, 2025, showing her donning a navy wide-brimmed hat for the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. It also depicts her role as an adviser to the president, including a moment in which she encourages him to emphasize “peacemaker and unifier” in his inaugural address.
The East Room screening followed the president's tariff threat to Canada, defense of federal agents after a fatal shooting during Minnesota protests, and preparation for a winter storm barreling through the U.S.
About 70 people across the cultural spectrum attended, including former professional boxer Mike Tyson and Jordan's Queen Rania, who is seen in the film's trailer, a person familiar with the event said.
