Melania Trump Hosts Exclusive White House Dinner and Movie Premiere for VIP Guests
First Lady Melania Trump is hosting a special dinner and screening at the White House for 70 guests, including director Brett Ratner, Queen Rania of Jordan, and various CEOs and celebrities. The event, held in the East Room, features a makeshift theater with state-of-the-art equipment overseen by Ratner. The movie, funded by Amazon, has not been seen by many, including the President and his advisors, who will watch it for the first time at the event.
Guests will be greeted by a military band playing “Melania’s Waltz,” a song composed for the film. The event will have commemorative popcorn boxes and framed tickets for guests to take home. The movie, with a budget of $59 million, will have a nationwide release on Jan. 30, following a Kennedy Center premiere on Jan. 29 and smaller premieres in 20 cities.
The film follows Melania from Trump’s 2025 campaign to inauguration day, with Ratner spending months at Mar-a-Lago for shooting. The event at the White House promises to be a glamorous affair, with VIPs and dignitaries in attendance. The movie's marketing includes billboards, TV, and radio ads, with a denial of the reported $35 million spent on promotion. The anticipation for the premiere is high, with guests eagerly awaiting the screening of the Amazon-backed Melania movie.