Emma Thompson Recalls Donald Trump Stalking Call Primary Colors Set

At the 78th annual Locarno Film Festival, Emma Thompson shared a surprising story about receiving an unexpected phone call from current President Donald Trump during the filming of the 1998 movie Primary Colors. Trump invited her to stay at one of his properties and have dinner, which Thompson initially thought was a prank; she later deduced that Trump had obtained her trailer phone number possibly seeking a 'nice divorcee' after her divorce decree had come through. Thompson described the encounter as bordering on stalking and humorously reflected that going on a date with Trump could have altered American history. Apart from this anecdote, Thompson discussed her role as Professor Sybill Trelawney in the Harry Potter series, describing it as a minor and less creatively significant part of her career, despite its importance in the storyline. She also commented on the ongoing relevance of Primary Colors, noting the unusual atmosphere on set due to the Monica Lewinsky scandal unfolding in real time. Throughout her festival appearances, Thompson combined candid reflections on her diverse career with humorous and thoughtful commentary on political and cultural moments.