4 highlights from 'Melania' documentary about the first lady and her family

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, February 03, 2026

First lady Melania Trump attends Amazon MGM's "Melania" World Premiere at The Trump Kennedy Center on Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington, D.C. | Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

“Melania,” the new documentary about first lady Melania Trump, debuted in theaters on Friday and explores relationships with her family and how she navigates the pressures of living in the spotlight.

The documentary, "Melania: Twenty Days to History,” distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, earned over $7 million during the opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo.

Amazon has reportedly spent around $35 million on marketing, in addition to paying $40 million to Melania Trump’s production company for the rights to the documentary, according to The New York Times.

In addition to serving as the film’s star, Melania Trump acted as an executive producer of the film.

Here are four details “Melania” reveals about the first lady and her family.

Samantha Kamman is a reporter for The Christian Post. She can be reached at: samantha.kamman@christianpost.com. Follow her on Twitter: @Samantha_Kamman

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