Lea Thompson, best known for her role in the Back to the Future trilogy, has publicly criticised her ex-fiancé, Dennis Quaid, for his support of former US President Donald Trump. The actress took to social media to express her disapproval of Quaid’s appearance at a recent Trump campaign rally in California.
Thompson, who was engaged to Quaid from 1984 to 1987, responded to a video of Quaid at the rally with a message that read, “I was engaged to him,” accompanied by a confused face emoji. She also used hashtags such as #VoteBlueToStopTheStupid and #crimeisactuallydown to convey her stance on the matter.
In the video from the rally, Quaid can be heard discussing the choice between “a nation of law and order” or “wide open borders.” The actor, who recently portrayed former US President Ronald Reagan in a biopic, praised Reagan as his “favorite president of the 20th century” and drew parallels between Reagan’s era and the current political climate.
Quaid, known for his roles in The Right Stuff and Great Balls of Fire!, has long been a vocal supporter of Trump. He has defended Trump on various occasions, including a statement on Piers Morgan Uncensored where he praised the President for being “sincere” and a strong leader.
Quaid’s older brother, Randy Quaid, is also a supporter of Trump. The Quaid brothers’ allegiance to Trump has been evident, with Dennis Quaid even previously addressing rumours of being paid to feature in a pro-Trump ad campaign, which he denied.
The criticism of Quaid comes amidst the ongoing US Presidential election campaign, with tensions running high between supporters of different political parties. The clash of opinions between Thompson and Quaid highlights the division within Hollywood and the wider American society. This incident serves as a reminder of how political affiliations can impact personal relationships and public perceptions.