Protesters Dressed as Marie Antoinette Roast “Melania” Film at Kennedy Center

The action unfolded during the $75 million film’s premiere, days before Trump announced the two-year closure of the performing arts center.

Protesters Dressed as Marie Antoinette Roast “Melania” Film at Kennedy Center
Protesters evoked Marie Antoinette in a protest outside a premiere of the new Melania documentary at the Kennedy Center on January 29, 2026. (all photos by and courtesy Jonathan Kincade)