Jimmy Kimmel has been known for his sharp wit and humor, especially when it comes to poking fun at political figures. In January, Kimmel took aim at Melania Trump and her documentary “Melania,” which was directed by Brett Ratner. The documentary was released theatrically and began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 9. Kimmel, during his late-night monologue on March 10, revealed that he had finally watched the documentary.
Describing the documentary as “dreadfully dull,” Kimmel joked about Melania’s lack of interest in optics and her seemingly mundane activities captured in the film. He shared a clip from the documentary where Donald Trump informs Melania about his re-election as president in 2024, to which Melania responds nonchalantly, showing little interest in the election results.
Kimmel couldn’t help but comment on the humorous exchange between the couple, highlighting Melania’s apparent indifference towards her husband’s achievements. He had been critical of the documentary even before watching it, referring to it as a “$75 million bribe” from Amazon. Kimmel also mocked the movie’s box office debut and negative reviews from critics.
Despite the negative reception from critics, “Melania” received overwhelmingly positive audience scores, leading to speculation that bots supporting the MAGA movement were artificially boosting the ratings. However, Rotten Tomatoes’ parent company, Versant, denied these claims and assured that the audience reviews were genuine and verified.
Kimmel’s monologue on “Melania” and its reception shed light on the polarizing nature of the documentary and the mixed reactions it received. The humor and satire in Kimmel’s commentary added a lighthearted touch to the discussion surrounding Melania Trump’s foray into filmmaking. Watch the full monologue in the video below for a closer look at Kimmel’s take on “Melania.”
