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See the Trumps step out for 'Melania' movie premiere at Kennedy Center
Sean DoughertyJan. 29, 2026Updated Feb. 2, 2026, 6:54 a.m. ET
The new "Melania" documentary had 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 Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
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Melania Trump beamed during arrivals.
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The first lady looks on as the president speaks to reporters.
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The first lady wore a chic black coat dress for the world premiere.
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Melania Trump's father Viktor Knavs, a Slovenian businessman, was on hand to support her.
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A day after calling herself "probably the president's No. 1 fan," Nicki Minaj turned out for the carpet.
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Nicki Minaj
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"Melania" director Brett Ratner
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U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump.
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Melania Trump
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Melania Trump
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The first couple steps out for the cameras.
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Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz (second from left) with his family: Lisa Oz, Oliver Oz and Daphne Oz.
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U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro
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Jeanine Pirro
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and his wife Kelly.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Jennifer Rauchet
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"Melania" producer and first lady adviser Marc Beckman
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Pete Hegseth kisses Jennifer Rauchet.
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and his wife, former U.S. Homeland Security adviser Julia Nesheiwat.
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Christie Mullin and Sen. Markwayne Mullin
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Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions of United States Richard Grenell
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and wife Allison Lutnick.
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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Diana Zeldin
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon
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Kathryn Burgum and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum
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Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration Kelly Loeffler and Jeffrey Sprecher
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and Lisa Collins
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Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer
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U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff
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Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner
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Brett Ratner (left) and Marc Beckman
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Brett Ratner
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Fernando Sulichin
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Lizzy Savetsky
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Janette Nesheiwat
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Tham Kannalikham
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Alina Habba
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