Trump calls Melania a ‘movie star’ after child fails to recognize First Lady at Easter Egg roll

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7 Apr 2026 • 6:14 PM MYT
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Donald Trump described wife Melania as a “movie star” after a child failed to recognize the First Lady during the White House Easter Egg Roll celebrations on Monday (6 April).

The awkward moment unfolded when Trump was interacting with children at the popular White House event. Cameras captured the moment a child pointed at Melania and asked “who is that?”

The US president stepped in to introduce wife Melania, adding, “she’s come in from Hollywood.”

The light-hearted conversation went viral overnight.