Woody Allen Praises Trump Acting Skills Citing 1998 Film Collaboration

Woody Allen praised President Donald Trump as a "very good" and "convincing" actor during an interview on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, reflecting on their collaboration in Allen's 1998 film Celebrity. Allen, a Democrat who voted for Kamala Harris, emphasized that despite disagreeing with Trump on most political issues, he found Trump professional, polite, and easy to work with on set, highlighting Trump's charisma and flair for show business. Allen expressed surprise that Trump entered politics, suggesting he had strong potential as an actor and enjoyed more leisurely pursuits like golf and judging beauty contests. The filmmaker joked that he would like to direct Trump again now that he is president, believing he could do wonders with him in that role. Maher noted the contrast between Trump's on-screen and off-screen personas, while Allen reiterated that his praise was for Trump's acting skills, not political views. These remarks come amid ongoing discussions about cancel culture and Allen's own controversial status in Hollywood.