The air in the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio crackled with tension as the late-night host mercilessly dissected Melania Trump’s new documentary. On the Jan. 28 episode, Kimmel didn’t hold back, firing witty jabs that cut deep into the heart of the controversial film.
Kimmel kicked off his monologue with a sly comparison, likening the elusive Epstein files to Melania’s documentary, quipping that “no one’s ever gonna see them.” He then dropped a bombshell, revealing that Melania had pocketed a staggering $28 million from the film’s licensing fee. In classic Kimmel style, he slyly remarked that between this payday and her marriage to a certain former president, Melania might just be the highest-paid actress in the world.
The host didn’t stop there. Mocking the film’s projected box office earnings, Kimmel joked that Melania was lagging behind a horror movie titled Send Help. With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he suggested that perhaps that title would have been a more fitting choice for the first lady’s documentary.
But Kimmel wasn’t done yet. Playing a clip of Melania promoting the film at the New York Stock Exchange, he couldn’t resist a jab at her grandiose words about visual storytelling and music. With a sardonic smirk, Kimmel questioned whether Melania truly believed her vanity project could hold a candle to the timeless legacy of Rolling Stones and Michael Jackson.
As the segment unfolded, Kimmel highlighted the crew members who had opted to have their names removed from the film’s credits, a rare move in the movie industry. In true form, he dryly noted that this documentary must be truly abysmal for crew members to eschew their due credit, drawing comparisons to the infamous Cats movie.
Finally, as the segment wound down, Kimmel pointed out Melania’s frustration that the film’s release was overshadowed by real-world tragedies. He wryly remarked on the controversial documentary’s extravagant budget and hinted at the ongoing debates surrounding its creation.
Amidst the laughter and applause from the audience, one thing was clear—Melania’s documentary had become fodder for late-night TV gold. The biting commentary from Kimmel had turned a spotlight on the film’s flaws and controversies, ensuring that Melania would be a topic of conversation for days to come.
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