Hugh Grant Reflects on Donald Trump’s Cameo in ‘Two Weeks Notice’
In a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Hugh Grant recounted his experience filming ‘Two Weeks Notice’ alongside Donald Trump. The romantic comedy, released in 2002, featured Trump in a cameo role, but Grant admitted that the moment did not leave a lasting impression on him.
Grant, who played the role of billionaire George Wade, shared with humor that his focus during filming was elsewhere. He had been engaged in a personal challenge with his co-star Sandra Bullock, attempting to make the chairman of Warner Bros. cry—a feat he ultimately accomplished. This distraction overshadowed his recollection of Trump.
“He played a small role as himself in the film, but honestly, I don’t remember him all that well,” Grant noted, admitting that he was too preoccupied with his wager with Bullock to truly register Trump’s presence.
In his light-hearted reflection, Grant mentioned that shortly after filming, he received a notification that he had been made a member of Trump National Golf Club in New York, which elicited a casual response from him. “Oh, alright then,” he said, but again he emphasized that Trump did not stand out to him personally.
In ‘Two Weeks Notice’, Grant’s character becomes overly dependent on Bullock’s environmentally-conscious assistant, leading to a romantic entanglement. The film explores the dynamic between their two characters, ultimately revealing deeper feelings that develop over the course of the story.
This nostalgic revisit comes at a time when Trump has once again made headlines, with numerous upcoming appearances and town halls as the political landscape heats up. Grant’s reflection not only provides a glimpse into the actor’s filming experience but also a lighthearted take on a cameo that many might not recall as vividly as other iconic moments in cinema.
As the public continues to engage with both Hollywood and politics, Grant’s recollection reminds us of the sometimes surprising intersections between these worlds.