Woody Allen has publicly praised Donald Trump‘s professionalism while working as an actor in Allen’s 2008 film, Celebrity. The director described the former president as “pleasant to work with,” “very professional,” and “very polite to everyone” on set.
Allen’s comments come as both figures find themselves increasingly distanced from mainstream Hollywood. While the potential for future collaboration remains open, the remarks offer a rare positive assessment of Trump from a prominent entertainment figure, adding another layer to the ongoing discourse surrounding cancel culture and industry ostracization.According to Allen, his judgment is based solely on his experience directing Trump during filming.”I can only judge what I know from directing him in film,” Allen stated.
The director’s comments were made in the context of a broader discussion about Trump and Allen’s shared status as outsiders looking into the entertainment industry, as noted in a TMZ report published September 2, 2025. Both Allen and Trump have faced important public scrutiny in recent years, with Allen navigating controversy surrounding past allegations and Trump’s highly publicized legal and political battles. TMZ previously reported on September 4, 2023, that Allen considered cancel culture “silly” and contemplated retirement.
