Laura Benanti Discusses Impersonating Melania Trump | THR News

Laura Benanti Discusses Impersonating Melania Trump | THR News

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Laura Benanti discusses her Melania Trump impression, which debuted on CBS's Late Show after Melania's controversial speech. She shares the story of developing the impression on a train and reflects on her empathy for Melania, while also acknowledging the choices made by both Melania and America. The segment ends with audience engagement, inviting viewers to share their thoughts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event prompted Laura Benanti to debut her Melania Trump impression on The Late Show?

Melania Trump's appearance at a fashion show

Melania Trump's plagiarized speech at the Republican National Convention

Melania Trump's visit to the White House

Melania Trump's interview on a talk show

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Laura Benanti when she first worked on her Melania Trump impression?

In a theater

On a train from Delaware to New York

In a recording studio

At a comedy club

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Laura Benanti describe her feelings after a year of doing First Lady impressions?

She feels more like Donald Trump

She feels like everyone is Melania Trump

She feels indifferent towards the role

She feels disconnected from the character

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Laura Benanti express towards Melania Trump despite her choices?

Empathy

Indifference

Admiration

Disapproval

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the segment encourage viewers to do at the end?

Ignore the topic

Share their thoughts in the comments

Write a letter to Melania Trump

Create their own impressions