Melania Trump has some exciting career news to announce ahead of her inauguration!
Amazon plans to bring the former first lady’s life story to the big screen in a highly anticipated documentary, providing audiences with an intimate look into the former and future first ladies’ journeys.
The film, produced in collaboration with Melania herself, is set to be released in theaters worldwide in the latter half of 2025, providing a rare and unprecedented look into the life of one of the most enigmatic figures in modern American politics.
Melania will executive produce alongside industry heavyweights Fernando Sulichin of New Element Media and Brett Ratner of RatPac Entertainment, who will direct.
Filming began in December 2024, and Amazon’s Prime Video has promised to release more information as production progresses throughout the year.
With Donald Trump reclaiming the White House for a second, nonconsecutive term following his victory in the 2024 presidential election, Melania is poised to resume her role as first lady.
This time, however, she is taking a more proactive approach to shaping her legacy, with the documentary providing a behind-the-scenes look at her rise from Slovenia to the pinnacle of power in the United States.
“We are excited to share this truly unique story with our millions of customers around the world,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement.
The project is being supported by Amazon’s entertainment division, despite the company’s founder, Jeff Bezos, being chastised for The Washington Post’s decision to remain neutral in the 2024 election.
While Bezos defended the move as “principled” and “the right decision,” his involvement in a film about Melania has sparked controversy.
Melania’s life will be explored in the documentary, beginning with her birth in Slovenia in 1970, which was then part of Yugoslavia.
Her journey into the fashion industry began at the age of 16, and as she pursued an international modeling career, she changed her name spelling to Melania Knauss. By 1996, she had relocated to the United States, where she quickly established herself in New York’s upper social circles.
She met Donald Trump in 1998, and the encounter changed the course of her life. The couple married in a lavish ceremony at Mar-a-Lago in 2005, and Melania gave birth to their son Barron the following year.
Melania, the president’s third wife and the only first lady born outside of the United States since Louisa Adams, had an unconventional tenure in the White House.
Despite keeping a low profile during her husband’s presidency, Melania launched the Be Best initiative, which focuses on child welfare, online safety, and opioid abuse prevention.
Her commitment to advocating for children remains central to her agenda as she prepares to serve as first lady for the second time. She has already announced plans to expand Be Best into a larger initiative focused on “creating a safe and nurturing space for children to learn, grow, and thrive.”
Melania’s entry into publishing has also been an important part of her efforts to shape her legacy. Melania, her most recent memoir, has dominated bestseller lists since its October 2024 release.
The book, which provides a rare glimpse into her personal life, contains previously unseen family photos and stories that shed light on one of the most scrutinized women in American politics.
Despite relying heavily on imagery rather than detailed anecdotes, Melania’s memoir has captivated readers and reaffirmed her status as a public figure with undeniable mystique.
As excitement for the documentary grows, industry insiders believe it will provide a rare opportunity for the world to see Melania’s more personal and candid side—one that has long been hidden behind the polished veneer of official engagements and carefully curated public appearances.