Anna Faris Reveals Cut Melania Trump Joke From Scary Movie 6

Actress Anna Faris revealed in an interview with Dexerto that a joke referencing Melania Trump’s “Be Best” initiative was cut from the final version of Scary Movie 6. Faris, 49, told the outlet she pushed for her character, Cindy Campbell, to be “classic MAGA” in the latest installment of the satire franchise.

Faris described her vision for the character as the type of person “that you saw outside of the Walmart during quarantine, that was raising some kind of crazy a** fuss.” According to Faris, the cut scene involved her character being “just wasted” in a truck and telling her own reflection in the rearview mirror to “be best.”

The “Be Best” campaign was launched by Melania Trump in 2018 to address cyberbullying. Faris noted that while the joke didn’t make the final cut, she appreciated the “winking” reference to the initiative.

Did You Know? Scary Movie 6 marks the return of the horror satire series after a 13-year hiatus, reuniting original cast members Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans.

Why was the political content controversial?

Faris described the project as “truly the most offensive movie ever made” and stated that her role as the lead liberated her to participate in offensive ideas. The “Be Best” joke specifically targeted a campaign that drew mockery due to the history of online attacks by Donald Trump, according to the source.

The film’s approach to satire may have contributed to its reception. The movie debuted with a 32 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter suggests that Faris’s desire to lean into “classic MAGA” tropes reflects a strategy to update the franchise’s satire for a more polarized political era. By targeting specific cultural archetypes, the production likely aimed for immediate recognition, though the low critical score suggests a possible disconnect between the offensive humor and audience expectations.

What movies does Scary Movie 6 parody?

The June 5 release targets several recent horror and thriller titles. According to the source, the film parodies Ma (2019) and M3GAN (2022). It also includes spoofs of 2025 blockbusters Weapons and Sinners.

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What happens next for the franchise?

The mixed critical response could influence how future installments handle political satire. Given the 32 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, producers may adjust the balance of “offensive ideas” if the series continues. A possible next step could involve further refining which cultural targets resonate with the current audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is in the cast of Scary Movie 6?
The film reunites original cast members Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, and Shawn Wayans.

What was the Rotten Tomatoes score for the movie?
The film debuted with a 32 percent score.

Which specific political reference was removed?
A joke where Anna Faris’s character, while drunk in a truck, tells herself to “be best,” referencing Melania Trump’s 2018 initiative.

Do you think political satire works better when it is subtle or overtly offensive?