A $40 million contract has reportedly been signed by Melania Trump and Amazon for a documentary about her life, which will be followed by a docuseries sequel. The documentary, which was directed by Brett Ratner, is anticipated to be available on Prime Video in the middle of 2025. Her husband, Donald Trump, and their son, Barron, will also be included. Melania will be actively involved in the film, acting as an executive producer; she has been said to be more confident of sharing her life story with the public.
Insiders say Melania’s calculated approach to keeping her private life under wraps has only made everyone more curious. “By limiting public exposure, Melania has created an aura of mystery that drives up interest and value,” one source said. The Slovenia-born former First Lady has taken charge of the project, controlling both content and direction while securing a share of profits. Her husband, Donald Trump, was deeply involved in structuring the deal, reflecting the close collaboration they had on her projects.
The deal with Amazon, which was made public after Jeff Bezos’s visit to Mar-a-Lago and a $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural fund, is strategic. An Amazon representative was enthusiastic about the project, referring to it as a “truly unique story” that would resonate with people all over the world.
Melania’s attitude shift toward public life marks her out as no longer the very private person most Americans have seen during her husband’s eight years in the Oval Office. “She’s much more secure now and sees what her worth is,” added another insider, speculating how a documentary into her life should combine her two selves: both a model-turned-first lady while remaining a mirror to her reach and acuity as a celebrity in her own right.
