Thursday, July 2, 2026 - US First Lady Melania Trump earned approximately $10.71 million from her documentary Melania, according to newly released financial disclosures tied to President Donald Trump’s annual filings
The Amazon-backed documentary, which reportedly grossed
around $16 million worldwide at the box office, generated a personal payout for
Melania that exceeded half of its total global earnings. The financial
disclosure indicates that Melania also received about $521,000 from her memoir,
along with more than $6 million from non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other
digital collectibles.
The documentary attracted significant attention throughout
its release cycle, from a high-profile premiere at the Kennedy Center to
criticism over its commercial performance and reported mixed audience
reception. It also became the subject of political scrutiny in Washington,
where some lawmakers questioned whether Amazon’s reported $75 million
involvement represented a standard business arrangement or an attempt to gain
influence with the Trump administration.
Former President Donald Trump has maintained that the
project was independently handled by his wife, stating that it was her
initiative and not connected to his administration. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
has also denied any allegations of improper influence or “pay-to-play”
arrangements.
Despite the controversy, the latest disclosures place
Melania Trump’s earnings from the project at $10.71 million, underscoring the
commercial success of her media ventures alongside her other income streams.
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