Hollywood calling: Are Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner plotting a debut?
Hollywood may soon welcome two unexpected newcomers with their sights on Cannes—bet you didn’t guess this duo.
Over the past two months, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have quietly been house-hunting in Malibu while exploring a move into film financing, according to the New York Daily News. The idea, per the report, is to position themselves for producer credits and a presence at prestige festivals like Cannes and Venice.
The Daily News says Kushner’s investment firm, Affinity Partners, controls billions in capital — with major backing from Saudi Arabia and Qatar — giving the couple the means to bankroll a slate of films. The outlet also noted that a well-placed investment can translate into prime seats at the Golden Globes and the Oscars .
“She is bored,” a source told the Daily News. “She wants to dress up and attend the Cannes and Venice film festivals.”
The pair have largely kept a low entertainment profile since settling into their Indian Creek Island estate near Miami, but the reported shift suggests they’re ready to trade politics-adjacent roles for behind-the-scenes work in Hollywood. No specific projects, partners, or timelines have been named.
Family ties to Hollywood
Donald Trump built a pop-culture footprint long before politics, popping up in both movies and TV and later fronting a hit reality series. Some of the better-known credits:
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York — brief cameo giving directions in the Plaza Hotel lobby
- Zoolander — cameo
- Two Weeks Notice — cameo
- Sex and the City — TV appearance
- Ghosts Can’t Do It — supporting role that earned him a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actor
- The Apprentice — host and executive producer; the show’s success led to a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
As for Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, the Daily News reports no film announcements yet; their Malibu search has been underway for roughly two months.