The private screening took place on Saturday (24). On the occasion, the White House welcomed high-profile guests, including Mike Tyson, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and Queen Rania of Jordan.
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The documentary “Melania” presents the perspective of the First Lady of the United States 20 days before Donald Trump’s reelection. To celebrate the Amazon MGM Studios production, the White House held an advance screening attended by several celebrities.
In addition to the documentary’s director, Brett Ratner, Erika Kirk, wife of the late right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, was also present.
The screening at the White House featured prominent names such as Mike Tyson, Queen Rania of Jordan, Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, and photographer Ellen von Unwerth, who was responsible for the film’s poster image, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Melania Trump took to her social media to thank everyone involved in the production, saying she was “deeply honored” in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“Our personal stories endure over time and serve as a reminder of our mutual obligation to one another. It was an honor to present my new film, Melania, ahead of its global release,” she wrote.
The White House screening took place days before “Melania” premieres in U.S. theaters. The documentary will be released to the general public on Friday (30).
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MELANIA, the film
A Historic MomentI am deeply humbled to have been surrounded by an inspiring room of friends, family, and cultural iconoclasts at the White House last night. Each of these individuals each brought their unique vision to the world, making a lasting… pic.twitter.com/NmAUuEQp2L
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) January 25, 2026
