In a recent episode of The Graham Norton Show, the talk show host and his celebrity guests had a lively discussion about their encounters with Donald Trump. The guests included famous actors Tom Hanks, Daniel Radcliffe, and Meryl Streep, who shared their interesting stories about interactions with the now-president.
Tom Hanks recalled an unexpected phone call he received from Trump many years ago. At the time, Hanks was in his trailer on set and answered a working phone, which he assumed was not in use. To his surprise, it was Donald Trump on the other end, inviting him to stay in one of his apartments and have dinner. Hanks was astounded and wished he had taken the opportunity, jokingly suggesting that he could have changed the course of history if he had accepted the invitation.
Daniel Radcliffe, known for his role as Harry Potter, revealed that he had briefly met Trump before his presidency. While in New York for a press tour, Radcliffe was about to appear on The Today Show when he encountered Trump backstage. Trump advised Radcliffe to tell the show’s hosts that he had met “Mr. Trump.” Radcliffe found it amusing and shared how Trump exuded confidence during their brief conversation.
Meryl Streep, renowned for her acting prowess, made a connection between her film “Primary Colors” and Trump. Streep mentioned that she had associated Trump with tasteless architecture but was surprised when he called her on a phone she rarely used. Trump invited her to his apartments and dinner, leaving her perplexed as to how he obtained her number.
The conversation then turned towards Trump’s relationship with the Obamas. Will.i.am, who was also a guest on the show, revealed that he had visited the White House where President Obama asked him to sing. During his visit, Will.i.am had the opportunity to tour the White House and even shoot hoops on the basketball court. He mentioned that the basketballs had President Obama’s name on them.
Throughout the discussion, the guests expressed their views on Trump’s presidency, with most of them being critical. Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton, shared her experience of growing up in the public eye. She mentioned how she was often subjected to tasteless jokes and criticisms when she was a child. Both Clinton and Streep emphasized the need to protect children from political scrutiny and the harms of social media.
The conversation on The Graham Norton Show also touched on the resemblance between Donald Trump‘s commencement speech and Elle Woods’ graduation speech in the movie “Legally Blonde.” Trump’s speech bore similarities, which sparked online conversations and comparisons.
Despite different opinions and experiences with Donald Trump, the guests all agreed on the importance of maintaining civility and respect, especially in the realm of politics. They emphasized the need to focus on issues rather than personal attacks and wished for a brighter future beyond current political turmoil.
The talk show provided an entertaining and engaging discussion about their encounters with Donald Trump, making for an interesting and lively conversation among the guests.
