entertainment and movies - In an unexpected intersection of entertainment and politics, legendary director Woody Allen has shared his experiences directing Donald Trump in the 1998 film 'Celebrity,' offering a unique perspectiv...
e on the former president's lesser-known acting career.
Speaking on Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast, Allen provided detailed insights into Trump's performance as an actor, praising his professionalism and natural flair for entertainment. The revelation comes at a time when both figures find themselves on the periphery of Hollywood, albeit for different reasons.
The collaboration occurred in 'Celebrity,' where Trump played himself in a memorable cameo scene. In the film, Trump's character discusses plans to purchase and demolish St. Patrick's Cathedral to construct a 'very tall and beautiful building' - a scene that, in retrospect, seems prescient of his later real estate and political persona.
Allen's comments particularly stand out given the current political climate. While emphasizing his opposition to Trump's policies and noting his support for Kamala Harris, Allen maintained his ability to separate the professional experience from political disagreements. 'He was a pleasure to work with and a very good actor. He was very polite and hit his mark and did everything correctly and had a real flair for show business,' Allen stated.
This revelation provides an interesting historical context to Trump's media presence before his presidency. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Trump made numerous television and film appearances, including 'Home Alone 2' and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' building his public persona through entertainment media long before his political career.
The interview also touches on broader themes of the intersection between entertainment and politics, with Maher suggesting that politics itself is 'the ultimate acting gig.' This observation sparked a thoughtful discussion about the theatrical nature of modern political discourse and the increasing overlap between entertainment and political spheres.
Speaking on Bill Maher's 'Club Random' podcast, Allen provided detailed insights into Trump's performance as an actor, praising his professionalism and natural flair for entertainment. The revelation comes at a time when both figures find themselves on the periphery of Hollywood, albeit for different reasons.
The collaboration occurred in 'Celebrity,' where Trump played himself in a memorable cameo scene. In the film, Trump's character discusses plans to purchase and demolish St. Patrick's Cathedral to construct a 'very tall and beautiful building' - a scene that, in retrospect, seems prescient of his later real estate and political persona.
Allen's comments particularly stand out given the current political climate. While emphasizing his opposition to Trump's policies and noting his support for Kamala Harris, Allen maintained his ability to separate the professional experience from political disagreements. 'He was a pleasure to work with and a very good actor. He was very polite and hit his mark and did everything correctly and had a real flair for show business,' Allen stated.
This revelation provides an interesting historical context to Trump's media presence before his presidency. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Trump made numerous television and film appearances, including 'Home Alone 2' and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' building his public persona through entertainment media long before his political career.
The interview also touches on broader themes of the intersection between entertainment and politics, with Maher suggesting that politics itself is 'the ultimate acting gig.' This observation sparked a thoughtful discussion about the theatrical nature of modern political discourse and the increasing overlap between entertainment and political spheres.