Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid’s support for Donald Trump

Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump

As I delve into the captivating lives of these Hollywood stars, I can’t help but marvel at the intricate tapestry of their relationships and careers. Lea Thompson, a woman who has graced our screens for decades, has had an eventful journey, from her time in Jaws 3-D to her current role in Back To The Future – the Musical. Her life is a testament to resilience and adaptability, navigating the ebbs and flows of love and fame with grace.


Lea Thompson wept upon being asked about her former fiance’s backing of Donald Trump, mere hours following the Republican’s victory over Kamala Harris, reclaiming the White House.

In an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com, Thompson, who is 63 years old, expressed fear for her daughters and confessed that she is unsure about how to proceed following Donald Trump’s election victory.

Actress from Back to the Future found it challenging to hold back emotions as she responded to her recent criticism of Dennis Quaid, aged 70, who supported Donald Trump, aged 78, during a rally in California last October.

In a recent conversation, you expressed your thoughts on Dennis Quaid and his connection to Donald Trump. Following this, someone inquired about how your strong advocacy for women’s rights was affected by the situation. With that background, they asked, “Given yesterday didn’t go as planned, where do we head from here?

Thompson fell silent and started to cry before offering the dejected response: ‘I don’t know.’

Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump

Struggling to contain her emotions she continued: ‘I don’t know. I’m sorry.’

She was asked if there was a reason to feel ‘hopeful’, but she responded by saying, “I’m not feeling particularly hopeful right now. Instead, I’m feeling quite scared because I have daughters.

As a lifestyle advisor, I feel compelled to share a personal perspective: I may not be directly impacted, but as a mother, I’ve witnessed the deep sorrow experienced by families who have lost infants. It’s crucial we all strive to raise awareness and offer support for those affected by this heartbreaking reality.

‘It just, I feel really bad for them. But America’s spoken.’

She added: ‘We engage in conflicts, we choose which ones to take part in. At present, it’s not much enjoyment.’

Wrapping up playfully, she quipped about America needing a DeLorean – the time-traveling car famously driven by Dr. Emmett Brown, portrayed by Christopher Lloyd, and Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future.

‘We need that,’ she said. ‘We need to get on that.’

Thompson’s comments come weeks after she appeared to brand her ex, Quaid, ‘stupid.’

Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump
Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump

In May, the actor known for “The Parent Trap” made a public statement that he intended to cast his vote for Donald Trump, citing concerns over what he perceived as the misuse or abuse of the justice system.

Subsequently, he attended a campaign event alongside the ex-President at Calhoun Ranch in Coachella, California, just recently.

He declared forcefully in his speech, “It’s now a choice that must be made: shall we uphold our Constitution, or prioritize an app like TikTok?

Thompson shared a video of Quaid on stage at the event and wrote on X: ‘I was engaged to him.’

She also included the hashtags ‘#VoteBlueToStopTheStupid’ and ‘#CrimeIsActuallyDown.’

The couple, who met on the set of Jaws 3-D in 1982, dated for five years until their split in 1987.

They got engaged in 1984.

Thompson met her now-husband, Howard Deutch, on the set of Some Kind of Wonderful in 1986.

Following the breakup with Quaid, her longstanding friendship with Deutsch, who is older by 11 years, evolved into a romantic relationship.

Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump
Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump
Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump

In 1989, she got married to the film director, who is currently 74 years old. Together they have two daughters, Madelyn, aged 33, and Zoey, aged 29.

After splitting from Thompson, Quaid subsequently married Meg Ryan following his previous union with P J Soles, which lasted from 1978 to 1983.

For ten years, starting from 1991, the pair remained united until they legally separated through divorce. Their son, Jack, is now 32 years old.

In the years between 2004 and 2018, the man who played The Perfect Storm was married to Kimberly Quaid. Their children, Daisy and Thomas, were born in 2007 and are now sixteen years old.

He married his current wife Laura Savoie, 31, in 2020.

Lea Thompson breaks down when asked about ex-fiancé Dennis Quaid's support for Donald Trump

On Wednesday evening, Thompson delivered a speech during the premiere of Back To The Future – the Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles.

The actress known for her role as Lorraine McFly in the well-liked sci-fi comedy has now joined other famous women discussing the potential future of women’s reproductive freedoms, following Donald Trump being declared President-elect during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Billie Eilish referred to her win as a “battle against women,” whereas Lili Reinhart expressed that her heart “deeply saddens” for the women who witnessed “millions voting for their oppressor.

Hailey Bieber shared on Instagram: “It’s completely crazy to support a convicted felon instead of a woman, and that pretty much sums it up.

Jamie Lee Curtis exhorted Harris supporters to keep up the struggle against oppression, taking it one day at a time.

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2024-11-07 21:23

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