Melania Trump Joke Cut From 'Scary Movie' Wasn't Politically Motivated

‘Scary Movie’ star Anna Faris says a joke she liked about Melania Trump was cut from the film … which had some folks wondering if politics were in play amid a major Hollywood merger … but TMZ is told that’s NOT the case.

Here’s the deal … Anna said in a recent interview there was a moment in the new ‘Scary Movie’ where her character mocked Melania’s “Be Best” initiative to combat cyberbullying.

Production sources tell TMZ … the Melania joke was among several filmmakers cut in post-production for pacing … and it’s as simple and routine as that.

Usually, mentioning a joke didn’t make the cut wouldn’t be big news … but some questioned the motivation because Paramount and Skydance CEO David Ellison has ties to President Trump, especially amid the Ellisons acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Things is … there’s no shortage of jokes while making a Wayans Brothers film … and every zing can’t make the final cut.