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Amazon pays record $40 million for Melania Trump documentary

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
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Amazon MGM Studios paid $40 million to license a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump—reportedly the highest price ever paid for a documentary. Melania Trump serves as executive producer and reportedly received most of the payment. The deal came as Amazon faced a pending FTC antitrust lawsuit alleging monopolistic practices.

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NBC News•Jan 29, 2026
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Variety•Dec 17, 2025
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Axios•Sep 25, 2025
Amazon Is Paying $40 Million to License Melania Trump Documentary
Rolling Stone•Jan 7, 2025
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