Actress Emma Thompson has shared a remarkable story about being asked out on a date by then-real estate magnate Donald Trump after her divorce from Kenneth Branagh. Speaking at the Locarno film festival in Switzerland, Thompson revealed that Trump called her on the day her divorce was finalized, and he even managed to get her direct line.
Thompson recalled the conversation: “He said: ‘Hello, this is Donald Trump.’ I thought it was a joke and asked: ‘How can I help you? Maybe he needed directions from someone.'” Trump then asked Thompson to stay at one of his properties for dinner. She politely thanked him but declined.
The actress expressed shock that Trump had managed to obtain her phone number, calling it “stalking.” Thompson has long been an outspoken progressive, advocating for women’s rights and environmental causes. Her views are reflected in her past comments on sexism in the industry and politics.
In 2020, Thompson stated that the political system was built with men who relied on women to care for their families and homes, and that more women need to be elected to create a fairer system.
Source: https://www.salon.com/2025/08/10/emma-thompson-says-trump-asked-her-on-a-date