Ivanka Trump has reportedly chosen not to watch a recent documentary centered on her stepmother, Melania Trump, according to sources familiar with the family. The film, which chronicles Melania Trump’s activities in the weeks leading up to a presidential inauguration, premiered publicly in late January.
Insiders indicate the decision was intentional, reflecting a long-standing distance between the two women. The relationship is described not as a dramatic conflict, but as a sustained mutual detachment, characterized by minimal communication and separate personal priorities.
Sources further suggest the dynamic is one of polite indifference rather than active hostility. They report the women are not confidantes and maintain a relationship that is largely functional and reserved for necessary interactions.
The premiere of the documentary itself became a point of contention, with reports indicating Ivanka Trump was not in attendance. Sources claim her absence from the event, and her alleged complete omission from the film’s final edit, contributed to private feelings of disappointment.
The broader family structure places the two women in different circles. Melania Trump is the mother of the former president’s youngest son, while Ivanka Trump is his adult daughter from a previous marriage. Observers note their paths and interests have diverged significantly over the years.