'Leads her own life': Melania Trump prioritized her $40 million Amazon documentary over Donald Trump

Amazon Prime has secured the exclusive rights to a documentary offering behind-the-scenes look at first lady and US President-elect Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump’s life. The documentary is set for global theatrical and streaming release in late 2025.

Melania Trump appears to be “more confident and has taken full control of her public image” rather than just only first lady responsibilities. Melania and Amazon have partnered up for a documentary, the first exploring her life and featuring her approval and collaboration.

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Melania Trump's Amazon documentary

With her son Barron Trump now enrolled in New York University, Melania is free from childcare duties and is dedicating more time to her own ambitions. “She will never be a traditional first lady. That isn't who she is,” a source told People Magazine, while remaining supportive of her husband, Donald Trump. They further stated that she has “her own ideas on what she wants to do.”

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The source added that she “has been involved with moving ahead on her own projects, and recently, she has been in the White House for that.”

The report suggests that Melania Trump is driving all her focus on an upcoming documentary, which is being produced for Amazon Prime Video. Directed by ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’ famed Brett Ratner the documentary is said to be a huge project for Melania.

“Melania has been busy shooting her documentary and that has taken place in several locations, including the White House,” another source told People.

“Both live at Mar-a-Lago and have quarters in the White House. But she leads her own life and joins him when appropriate in either place.” Donald Trump and Barron will make cameo appearances in the film, according to The NY post.

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Melania to receive $28 million

According to the WSJ, Melania Trump will receive at least $28 million out of her $40 million deal. "She is more confident and has taken full control of her public image, which she knows is worth millions, and she’s ready to be paid for the work she puts into the doc and revealing more about herself,” the New York Post’s source revealed, adding that Donald Trump will also have an appearance in the documentary.

Filming for the documentary began in December 2024, following Donald Trump's re-election as President of the United States. The release is scheduled for mid-2025, with the documentary set to premiere in theaters and on an OTT platform.

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"Prime Video will provide additional updates as production continues and release details are finalized. We’re thrilled to bring this truly one-of-a-kind story to our millions of customers worldwide," an Amazon spokesperson told CNN. Prior to this, Melania Trump had launched her self-titled memoir, along with a collection of Christmas ornaments and jewelry.