WASHINGTON − First ladyMelania Trumphosteda private White House screeningon Saturday, Jan. 24, ofa new documentary focused on her lifein the 20 days leading up to PresidentDonald 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.
Other attendees included Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Amazon MGM Studios head Mike Hopkins and documentary director Brett Ratner, as well as General Electric CEO Larry Culp.
Melania Trump is back in office, accompanying her husband, President Donald Trump, during his second term in the White House as the 47th president of the United States. The first lady made many a fashion statement during Trump's first time in office, and she's continued to do that in 2025. Look back at her most noteworthy fashion moments of the year, including here at January's inauguration ceremony. The first lady donned a navy blue Adam Lippes coat and skirt with an ivory blouse, topped with a dramatic Eric Javits hat, during the festivities at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
At the Commander-in-Chief Ball the night of the inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, Melania Trump wore a white gown with thick black ribbon made by her style adviser Herve Pierre. She paired it with a matching black choker necklace." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Melania Trump opted for a tan, three-piece Ralph Lauren suit in March to urge the passage of the Take It Down Act, which protects victims of real and deepfake "revenge pornography" by criminalizing their publication, by the Senate. She completed the look with a white collared shirt, a black tie and beige pointed-toe pumps at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The first lady donned a Dior blazer with a removable scarf and matching gray skirt for President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
In delivering remarks during the International Women of Courage Award ceremony, Melania Trump chose a bold leopard-print calfskin coat by Palm Beach-based designer Milly Park on April 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Melania Trump raised eyebrows after sporting Dolce and Gabbana peony-print cotton jacquard pants and pink suede Manolo Blahnik pumps while greeting guests alongside her husband at the Congressional Picnic at the White House on June 12, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump held hands with President Donald Trump on the red carpet, choosing a black sleeveless Bottega Veneta gown with silver stilettos to take in a performance of "Les Misérables" at the Kennedy Center on June 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The first lady opted for another Adam Lippes skirt suit, this time in an ivory and navy pinstripe twill with denim Christian Louboutin pumps, for the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Melania Trump looked summery in an A-line white cotton poplin dress from designer Thom Browne with red and white snake print Manolo Blahnik pumps to join President Donald Trump as they arrived to sign a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," during a picnic with military families to mark Independence Day, at the White House on July 4, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Following up on her viral inauguration hat, Melania Trump topped her U.K. state visit look with a wide-brimmed eggplant-colored Philip Treacy hat. The first lady wore a high-neck dark gray Dior blazer and matching skirt to meet members of the Armed forces after the Beating Retreat military ceremony, at Windsor Castle on Sept. 17, 2025, during President Donald Trump's second state visit in Britain." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
For a tour of the Royal Library at Windsor Castle with Queen Camilla, Melania Trump wore a leather camel-colored Louis Vuitton skirt suit on Sept. 18, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump donned a black blazer, matching black cigarette pants and stilettos and a white button-down shirt to deliver a statement in the Grand Foyer at the White House on Oct. 10, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The first lady announced she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have an "open channel of communication" to help reunite Ukrainian children displaced by the Russian-Ukraine war with their families." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump nodded to the Saudi Arabian flag with an emerald green strapless Elie Saab gown for a dinner honoring Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov. 18, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Perhaps there's some designer under the Christmas tree? First lady Melania Trump chose winter white to welcome the official 2025 White House Christmas Tree on Nov. 24, 2025, in a white belted cashmere Dior coat, adding festive touches of red leather gloves and red-and-green plaid Manolo Blahnik pointed-toe pumps." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
As she arrived for a visit with patients and their families at Children's National Hospital on Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C., Melania Trump turned heads in a black Nour Hammour cowhair coat with red Christian Louboutin pumps. The first lady visited the hospital to celebrate the winter holiday season and read children's books to patients." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
First lady Melania Trump wore a sleeveless black wool Givenchy gown for the 48th Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 7, 2025." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> See Melania Trump's noteworthy looks of 2025, from suits to bold hats
Melania Trump is back in office, accompanying her husband, President Donald Trump, during his second term in the White House as the 47th president of the United States. The first lady made many a fashion statement during Trump's first time in office, and she's continued to do that in 2025. Look back at her most noteworthy fashion moments of the year, including here at January's inauguration ceremony. The first lady donned a navy blue Adam Lippes coat and skirt with an ivory blouse, topped with a dramatic Eric Javits hat, during the festivities at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Beckman, who produced the film, oversaw the $40 million movie deal with Amazon MGM Studios, plus a follow-up documentary series set for release later this year focusing on some ofMelania Trump's priorities, including children in foster care.
"This is not a political film at all," Beckman said in an interview this week, adding that the first lady spearheaded the film's creative direction.
The movie highlights her fashion choices, diplomatic engagements and the operations surrounding her Secret Service protection. Beckman said viewers also will see moments that capture the president's sense of humor.
Ahead of the theatrical release of the film, the president and first lady will attend a premiere on Jan. 29, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, renamed the Trump-Kennedy Center by the Trump-appointed board of directors.
The first lady is also scheduled to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 28 to promote the film.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Melania Trump unveils documentary at private White House showing
