Woody Allen Calls Donald Trump “A Very Good Actor,” Recalls “Pleasure” on Set of 1998 Film
NEW YORK – nearly three decades after sharing a film set, director Woody Allen has offered a surprising assessment of Donald Trump’s performance skills, describing the former president as ”very professional,” “polite,” and “a very good actor.” The 89-year-old filmmaker’s comments, made during an appearance on Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, resurface a little-known chapter in Trump’s pre-political life and offer a unique perspective on the man who would later occupy the highest office in the United States.
Allen reminisced about working with Trump on his 1998 film “Celebrity,” where Trump appeared as himself in an eleven-second cameo. In the scene, Trump proposes purchasing Manhattan’s St. patrick’s Cathedral with the intention of demolishing it to erect a “very, very high and lovely building.” Despite notable political disagreements, Allen maintained that Trump demonstrated ”charisma” and convincingly portrayed the exaggerated version of himself envisioned for the role.this revelation arrives amid ongoing scrutiny of trump’s public persona and his continued influence on American politics, prompting reflection on the skills he employed before entering the political arena.
According to reports in US media,Allen stated,”He was a pleasure on the set,very professional,polite and a very good actor.” The director emphasized his own Democratic leanings, revealing he voted for Kamala Harris, and acknowledged a near-total disagreement with Trump’s policies - “95, maybe 99 percent.” However, he separated his political views from his assessment of Trump’s acting ability.
Allen also expressed bewilderment at Trump’s transition into politics. “Politics is nothing but headaches,critical decisions and agony,” he said,contrasting it with Trump’s previously observed enjoyment of leisure activities like basketball,golf,and judging beauty pageants.”he liked things that were fun and relaxing. Why someone would suddenly want to deal with political issues is a mystery to me. But apparently, it doesn’t bother him.”
Responding to Maher’s suggestion that being president is ”the ultimate acting job,” allen conceded that public figures must cultivate a certain image. He reiterated that Trump had “a real sense of show business” during the filming of “Celebrity” and had executed his role flawlessly. ”I am one of the few who can claim to have directed Trump,” allen remarked, adding with a touch of wry humor, ”I would like to direct him as president and make the decisions myself. But that won’t happen.”
