Emma Thompson’s Brush with Trump: A Dinner Date That Could’ve Altered History!

In a whirlwind of unexpected revelations, Emma Thompson recently shared a truly bizarre story about Donald Trump during her time at the Locarno Film Festival. The actress spilled the tea on an uninvited dinner invitation she received from Trump back in 1998, just after her divorce from Kenneth Branagh was finalized. Talk about timing! She described it as feeling somewhat like “stalking” since he called her in her trailer instead of using a personal number. What a way to express interest, right?

As Thompson recounted the story, one can only imagine the awkwardness of the scenario unfolding. Here she was, just trying to focus on her role in “Primary Colors,” and in comes Trump, showing off his moves by reaching out with an invite to one of his resorts. And you thought you had a weird day at work! Thompson laughed about how it was an odd moment that left her wondering how her life could have turned out differently if she had accepted. Could we have seen her taking on a political role alongside Trump?

She quipped about the idea of being the First Lady and how accepting that date could have changed the trajectory of American politics. It certainly adds a layer of comedy to a rather tense narrative. So, if you had the chance to step into an alternate reality where celebrities affect political landscapes—who would you choose to have dinner with, and would it have made a difference?

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