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Anna Faris Discloses Cut “Be Best” Joke in *Scary Movie 6*
6/9/2026, 9:42:45 PM
The Deleted Scene Targeting Melania Trump’s “Be Best” Campaign
During a Dexerto interview, Anna Faris revealed a filmed moment in *Scary Movie 6*—Cindy Campbell, drunk in a truck, looking into a rear-view mirror and saying, “Be best, Cindy Campbell. Be best”—was removed from the final edit. The line was intended as a wink at former First Lady Melania Trump’s 2018 “Be Best” anti-cyberbullying initiative.
Franchise Background and Faris’s Return
The *Scary Movie* horror-spoof series launched in 2000, establishing Faris as its heroine. After appearing in the first four films and skipping the 2013 fifth entry, she returned for the sixth installment, released June 5, 2026, alongside original co-stars Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans and Regina Hall under director Michael Tiddes, ending a 13-year gap.
Principal Players
- Anna Faris – lead actress, plays Cindy Campbell.
- Cindy Campbell – protagonist, reimagined as a “classic MAGA rabbit hole.”
- Melania Trump – former First Lady, creator of the “Be Best” campaign.
- Marlon Wayans & Shawn Wayans – original creators and returning cast members.
- Paramount Pictures – studio distributing the film.
Box-Office and Critical Reception
*Scary Movie 6* opened with a $54 million domestic debut (Variety) and, per Comic Basics, earned $55 million domestically and $50.5 million internationally, for a $105 million global opening. The film holds a 32 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating and set a franchise record for opening-weekend earnings.
Significance of the Cut
The removal underscores the balance the franchise must strike between its self-described “most offensive” brand and the commercial constraints of a wide theatrical release. Excising a direct reference to a sitting president’s spouse signals a de-facto boundary on overt political satire, prompting discussion about the role of humor in public discourse.
Official Statements & Responses
Faris said she repeatedly urged the writers to make Cindy a “classic MAGA rabbit hole” and described the deleted line as a “little wink” to Melania Trump. She called the film “truly the most offensive movie ever made,” noting the cut left her “a little disappointed.” No studio representative has commented on the edit.
Criticism & Opposition
Critics point to the film’s 32 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating as evidence that its shock value does not translate to critical approval. The “Be Best” campaign itself attracted public mockery during Trump’s tenure.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Box-office reports differ—Variety cites a $54 million debut, while Comic Basics lists $55 million domestic and $50.5 million overseas. No official explanation for the cut has been provided.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I was always pushing for Cindy to be classic MAGA rabbit hole.” — Anna Faris
- “There was a moment where I am getting wasted, like so drunk… I am in my truck and I look into the rearview mirror and I say, ‘Be best, Cindy Campbell. Be best,’” — Anna Faris
- “I’m in a movie that is truly the most offensive movie ever made, and I’m the lead of it. And I participate in offensive ideas. I think I can kind of do anything. It liberated me.” — Anna Faris
- “And it was just a little wink to Melania,” — Anna Faris
What’s Next
The strong box-office performance positions the franchise for a possible sequel, where Faris may again explore politically charged comedy. Whether future entries retain or amplify such references remains uncertain.
