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January 26, 2026
Black cakes and branded buckets: welcome to the White House premiere for Brett Ratner’s Melania movie
Monochrome catering was all the rage at the VIP screening on Saturday for Ratner’s officially sanctioned $75m feature-length documentary about the First Lady. Have the photos whetted your appetite?
TL;DR
- A documentary about Melania Trump, directed by Brett Ratner, has a $40 million production budget.
- A special screening was held at the White House for 70 VIPs, including Andy Jassy, Tim Cook, Queen Rania of Jordan, and Mike Tyson.
- Guests received branded merchandise, including framed tickets, cookies, and popcorn boxes, all in a black and white theme.
- A military band played 'Melania's Waltz,' the documentary's central musical theme.
- The film's official premiere is set for Thursday at The Donald J Trump and the John F Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.
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