It's"Melania"premiere day.
Melania Trumparrived at the newly namedTrump-Kennedy Centeron Thursday, Jan. 29, for the premiere of hermuch-talked-about documentarythat hits theaters Jan. 30.Alongside PresidentDonald Trump, thefirst lady hit the red carpet donning a sleek, buttoned skirt suit and slim belt from Dolce & Gabbana, while her husband wore a standard navy suit with a burgundy tie.
Also in attendance at the premiere was directorBrett Ratner, the "Rush Hour" filmmaker who was accused in 2017 by several women of sexual assault.
Other attendees include Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administratorDr. Mehmet Oz, United States Secretary of the InteriorDoug Burgumand Health SecretaryRobert F. Kennedy Jr.
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First lady Melania Trump took a rare step into the spotlight at the premiere ofher "Melania" documentaryon Jan. 29, 2026. See her red carpet look.
At the premiere, the former model mentioned being an immigrant from Slovenia, explaining that her life reflects the American experience.
"Melania"explores the 20 days before Melania returned to the White House following her husband's second inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, delving into "the complexities of the White House transition" as she "reenters public life with her family," according to the film logline.
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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Melania Trump is chic in black at movie's Kennedy Center premiere
Thenew "Melania" documentaryhad a splashy premiere at the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington on Jan. 29, 2026. See which celebrities and political figures walked the red carpet, starting with President Donald Trumpfirst lady Melania Trump.
"With exclusive footage capturing critical meetings, private conversations, and never-before-seen environments, 'Melania' showcases Mrs. Trump's return to one of the world's most powerful roles," the logline reads.
It's the debut project fromthe first lady'snew production company,Muse Films, which she announced via social media in November. Amazon distributed the film, and Prime Video will stream the movie following the premiere.
Contributing: Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY
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