Reflecting on that chapter in her life, Thompson acknowledged it was a period of transition. Her marriage to Branagh, from 1989 to 1995, had been widely covered by the press, especially after his relationship with Helena Bonham Carter began during their marriage. Despite the headlines then, all involved have long since moved on amicably.
Thompson went on to find lasting happiness with actor Greg Wise, whom she met on the set of Sense and Sensibility. The two married in 2003 and built a close family life while raising two children. Branagh later married art director Lindsay Brunnock, and Bonham Carter spent many years with filmmaker Tim Burton, with whom she shares two children.
Today, Thompson remains one of the most respected figures in both British and international cinema, celebrated for her wit, intelligence, and grounded nature. The Trump phone call has become a humorous footnote in her life — a quirky, unpredictable moment that she remembers with amusement.
It’s a reminder that even the most accomplished lives are sprinkled with unexpected encounters, often best appreciated with a smile.