Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Kimmel Jabs Melania's Doc at Oscars

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel humorously addressed Melania Trumps documentary at the Oscars, highlighting its lack of nominations and contrasting it with serious documentaries. The film, directed by Brett Ratner, has received poor reviews and failed to gain awards buzz, despite Trumps public support. Kimmels joke drew laughs but also emphasized the films unpopularity in Hollywood. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/675d0e99634b656b

It's March 16th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Jimmy Kimmel lit up the Oscar stage with a sharp jab at Melania Trump's recent documentary. While presenting the best documentary feature category, the late-night host suggested President Trump must be upset that his wife's film missed out on. Nominations. Kimmel kicked off by nodding to his past as an Oscars host, then praised filmmakers who tackled tough truths at great personal risk. He quickly pivoted to contrast that, with Melania's project, poking for fun at its lighter tone. The documentary, directed by Brett Ratner and released by Amazon MGM Studios on

January 30th, follows her life over the 20 days leading to. Donald Trump's second inauguration in 2025. It has struggled with critics sitting at just an 11% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Trump has kept up public support for the film, even as it failed to gain awards buzz. Kimmel doubled down on the joke later, wondering aloud how mad the president would be over the snub. Meanwhile, the moment highlighted the divide between serious docs and celebrity projects, drawing laughs from the crowd but underscoring the films, chilly reception in Hollywood circles. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, a pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, built for nighttime listening, soli, soli, soli

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