First Lady Melania Trump appears in charming behind-the-scenes photo with a beloved character

The image was snapped inside the White House

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APRIL 22, 2025 4:51 PM EDTAPR 22, 2025, 4:51 PM EDT

First Lady Melania Trump sure looked hoppy with the Easter Bunny she chose! The day after the 2025 White House Easter Egg Roll, a behind-the-scenes photo was released, showing the first lady smiling as she sat next to the Easter Bunny on a couch in the White House's Blue Room. The White House captioned the image: "A behind-the-scenes moment from yesterday: the Blue Room, the Bunny, and the First Lady—ready to roll 🐰 @FLOTUS."

The charming photo was taken before the first lady and President Donald Trump walked out onto the Blue Room Balcony.

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Two days before the Easter Egg Roll, Fairytale Entertainment announced that their beloved Peter Rabbit was going to be the official bunny for this year's event. "To ensure our Rabbit’s look matched the significance of the event, Fairytale Entertainment worked in close collaboration with the White House planning team to design a custom, high-end coat, giving Peter Rabbit a fresh and polished appearance for this unforgettable day," the character entertainment company shared in a blog post. "Being chosen by Melania Trump to bring this beloved character to life is an immense privilege."

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HOLA! USA has learned that the White House has received a lot of positive feedback on this year's bunny. A spokesperson for the first lady tells HOLA! USA, "The First Lady and her staff worked hard to give children and families the best experience and fondest memories through a beautiful and fun Easter Egg Roll."

Monday marked the 147th White House Easter Egg Roll—a tradition that began in 1878 with President Rutherford B. Hayes. Activities at the event on April 21 included A Be Best military card writing station, Be Best hopscotch and reading nook, where the first lady and other readers read to children.

Before joining in on the festivities, President Donald Trump praised his wife for her hard work on the 2025 Easter Egg Roll. "I just want to give a special thank you to our great first lady, who organized this entire event," the president said. "She worked very, very hard on it. She worked very hard. I said, 'What are you doing?' She said, 'I'm working on the Egg Roll." I said, 'That sounds like a lot of fun,' and we're going to have a lot of fun in just a couple of minutes."

US First Lady Melania Trump high fives a young girl as she watches children play a game during the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025, in Washington, DC. According to the US National Park Service, the egg roll tradition dates back to 1878 when President Rutherford B. Hayes invited children to roll Easter eggs on the White House grounds. Children previously rolled eggs down a hill at the US Capitol in the early 1870s, but a law was passed in 1876 forbidding the Capitol property from being used due to the toll on the lawn. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

On social media, the first lady wrote that Monday's event "was filled with family, joy, and tradition - a beautiful reminder that when we come together with open hearts, love and harmony truly shine," adding, "The White House’s South Lawn came to life and created cherished memories which will last for generations."

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the Easter Bunny greet guests durning the White House Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The White House is expecting thousands of children and adults to participate in the annual tradition of rolling colored eggs down the White House lawn, which was started by President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

In a separate post, Melania also called it a "beautiful day" at the White House that was "filled with joy & laughter as children from across the nation gathered to celebrate Easter traditions." The first lady continued, "Together, we embraced the spirit of hope & renewal, reminding us all of the magic that comes from community, love, and the promise of new beginnings."