Jimmy Kimmel Rips 'Melania' Documentary: Box Office, Audience Scores, and Controversial Reviews (2026)

Jimmy Kimmel's latest monologue on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' takes a swipe at the documentary 'Melania', which follows Melania Trump in the 20 days leading up to her husband Donald's second presidential inauguration. Kimmel questions the film's box office numbers, suggesting that bulk ticket purchases by Republican activists and senior citizens may have inflated its opening weekend figures. He humorously imagines senior citizens receiving tickets as a reward for their daily medication. Kimmel also highlights the stark contrast between the film's low critical score of 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and its high audience score of 99%, suggesting that the audience score might be influenced by a different demographic. Kimmel's criticism extends to the film's marketing, calling it a '$75 million bribe' and roasting its $7 million box office debut as the biggest opening for a non-musical vanity project in the last decade. Kimmel's monologue is available in the video below, offering a humorous and critical perspective on the documentary's reception.

Jimmy Kimmel Rips 'Melania' Documentary: Box Office, Audience Scores, and Controversial Reviews (2026)
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