Famous Women Who Reportedly Turned Down Donald Trump’s Romantic Advances

From Salma Hayek to Princess Diana, these ladies were involved in romantic rumors with the U.S. President, who was seen wagging his finger at his wife not too long ago.

Before his marriage to the First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), President of the United States (POTUS) Donald Trump was just a man with a taste for the spotlight and a rumored penchant for chasing fame, beauty… and scandal.

From Hollywood sirens to British royalty, a string of famous women have been romantically linked to Trump and turned down his advances — some publicly, others through whispers and eyebrow-raising anecdotes.

Salma Hayek’s Startling Story About Donald Trump’s Romantic Advance

One of the most jaw-dropping revelations came from actress Salma Hayek, who stunned viewers in 2017 during an appearance on “The Daily Show” with her tale of Trump’s brazen flirtation.

At the time, Hayek had been attending an event with her then-boyfriend when Trump approached the couple. He was all smiles, oozing warmth and charm — but it was all a setup. After buttering up her boyfriend and inviting both of them to dinner, Trump slyly collected their contact information. What followed was pure audacity.

According to Hayek, Trump never contacted her partner again. Instead, he began calling her directly, telling her — in his signature blunt style — that her boyfriend was “not important” and “not big enough” for her.

“Am I crazy?” she asked him. “You know I have a boyfriend.” But that didn’t stop Trump. He pressed on, undeterred. While Hayek ultimately didn’t marry the man she was with at the time, she laughed off the idea that Trump had somehow called it.

Brooke Shields Shakes Her Head at Donald Trump’s Surprise Advance

But Hayek isn’t the only A-lister who had a surreal encounter with the man who would one day sit in the Oval Office. Enter: actress and model Brooke Shields. She revealed her own Trump run-in during a candid 2017 chat with Andy Cohen on “Watch What Happens Live.”

While looking at an old black-and-white photo taken at what she recalled was a charity food event, Shields hesitated — then confirmed: yes, he asked her out.

Though she initially denied any flirtation at the time, she admitted that Trump circled back later to make his intentions clear. Her closed eyes and head shake as she recounted the moment spoke volumes, offering a glimpse into how the unexpected proposal landed.

No Kiss, No Chemistry: Candice Bergen’s Cringe Date with Donald Trump

Just a month before Shields’ revelation, another Hollywood icon stepped forward. Candice Bergen, actress and fashion icon, stunned audiences with her unforgettable tale of one very odd date with Trump. During a separate 2017 appearance on Cohen’s show, Bergen described the brief dinner outing in detail — starting with Trump’s eyebrow-raising outfit.

He showed up in a burgundy three-piece suit, burgundy patent leather loafers, and a burgundy limo. A stunned Cohen joked, “Like Garanimals,” comparing the color-coordinated outfit to the popular children’s clothing brand.

Despite the flashy entrance, the night was short-lived. “There was no physical contact,” she clarified, adding that she was home extremely early.

When asked to describe her impression of him at the time, Bergen didn’t mince words. “He was a good-looking guy, and a douche,” she disclosed, summing up the evening with characteristic bluntness.

Emma Thompson’s Unexpected Phone Call from Donald Trump

Continuing the unexpected pattern of celebrity run-ins, British actress Emma Thompson also revealed she had been approached by Trump — though her experience played out in a more peculiar fashion.

During a 2017 appearance on the Scandinavian talk show “Skavlan,” Thompson recounted receiving an unsolicited phone call while on set filming the political satire “Primary Colors” in Hollywood. Newly divorced and alone in her trailer on the Universal lot, she was stunned when the phone rang — something that had never happened before.

Picking it up, she heard, “Hi, it’s Donald Trump here.” Her initial reaction was disbelief. “Really? Can I help you?” she replied. Without skipping a beat, Trump offered her a stay at one of his Trump Towers, highlighting their comfort level, and suggesting the two could dine out together sometime.

Thompson, caught off guard and unsure how to respond, politely deflected with a vague, “I’ll get back to you.” Reflecting on the bizarre moment, she admitted she had never met Trump before or since. Laughing, she added, “I wish I had. Think of the stories!”

Princess Diana and the Most Disturbing Claim of All

Even royalty wasn’t spared from Trump’s reported romantic aspirations. According to a book excerpt from “The King,” obtained by Newsweek, Trump allegedly pursued Princess Diana aggressively following her divorce from her husband — advances that were flatly rebuffed.

Despite the rejection, Trump later made a jarring claim on a radio program, stating he could have had his way with her if he wanted to, but she had to pass an HIV test first.

In his 1997 memoir, “Trump: The Art of the Comeback,” the businessman appeared to reflect on the same topic with a different tone.

He wrote, “I love women. They’ve come into my life. They’ve gone out of my life […] I only have one regret in the women [sic] department — that I never had the opportunity to court Lady Diana Spencer. I met her on a number of occasions.” Regret? Or just another attempt to rewrite the past?

‘Trump Is Obviously a Lunatic’: Carla Bruni Shuts Down Donald Trump Romance Rumors

Following his unreciprocated interest in the late royal, Trump’s name would later be linked to Italian-French model and singer Carla Bruni — though she swiftly dismissed the claims. Bruni publicly denied ever dating him, saying, “Trump is obviously a lunatic. It’s so untrue and [sic] I’m deeply embarrassed by it.”

She clarified they had only met once at a charity event in New York and hadn’t seen each other since. Still, the media buzz intensified after Trump’s alleged spokesperson, John Miller, claimed Bruni had “dropped a big rock star” for the president.

Bruni, in retrospect, expressed discomfort with the ordeal, noting, “Actually, the whole situation was very vague and just did not exist. So I was very surprised when he went to the press.”

Peggy Fleming Denies Her Alleged Romance with Donald Trump: ‘I Wouldn’t Even Call Him a Good Friend’

In another instance, Olympic gold medalist Peggy Fleming found herself caught in similar speculation. Following Trump’s highly publicized split from his first wife, rumors surfaced linking him to Fleming — allegations she swiftly and publicly condemned.

Calling the claims “untrue, unfounded and outrageous,” Fleming issued a statement expressing her disappointment that Trump hadn’t personally disavowed the story. “I had hoped that Donald Trump would issue his own statement […] and that has not happened quickly enough,” she noted.

Clarifying the extent of their connection, she added, “I’ve been around Donald Trump four times in my life. We had a business relationship. I wouldn’t even call him a good friend.”

While many of the women linked to Donald Trump over the years have publicly distanced themselves from the rumors or rebuffed his advances outright, time has since marched on — and so has he. Today, the man once surrounded by swirling headlines and bold rejections is firmly settled into a very different spotlight, standing beside the FLOTUS.

Yet even that relationship hasn’t been without its own share of scrutiny — especially after a recent moment caught on camera following their trip to the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). On September 23, 2025, after they attended the UNGA, Trump and his wife were spotted arriving back in Washington, D.C., aboard Marine One.

An exchange between the duo still inside the aircraft on the South Lawn of the White House, captured on photo and video, sparked attention, as Sky News Arabia reported that the pair appeared to be engaged in a heated discussion.

Back from the UN, and Straight Into the Spotlight

Through the narrow, rectangular windows of Marine One, a quiet but tense scene unfolded as cameras captured an exchange that has since drawn a firestorm of comments online. In the opening moments of the footage, the POTUS and FLOTUS can be seen sitting face-to-face inside the presidential helicopter, appearing deep in conversation.

Sporting a sharp blue suit and white-collared shirt, Trump leans in slightly, gesturing animatedly with his hands, while the first lady, clad in a cream-toned blazer, maintains a composed yet noticeably firm demeanor.

As the footage continues, Trump raises his right hand and points his index finger in his wife’s direction — a moment now frozen in Getty images that have circulated widely. From her seat, the FLOTUS seems to respond calmly but assertively, her posture upright and her expression focused.

In another still, her own hand is slightly lifted in mid-discussion, suggesting an exchange that was more than casual. The intensity of the moment was punctuated by the silence imposed by the glass and distance — viewers could see everything but hear nothing.

The video then cuts to Trump standing by the door of the aircraft, again appearing to speak, this time to someone out of frame. With the door open to the South Lawn, he makes his way down the steps, followed closely by his spouse, whose eyes are trained downward as she exits.

Trump offers a salute before the pair, now side by side, walk hand-in-hand toward the White House grounds. Though outwardly composed, the scene inside the helicopter lingered in viewers’ minds.

Sky News Arabia, which shared the video on their social platforms, captioned the moment as a “heated argument,” lending further weight to what many had already begun dissecting frame by frame.

As footage of the moment made its rounds online, netizens wasted no time weighing in — with reactions ranging from amused to skeptical, and others brushing the matter off entirely. While some focused on the first lady’s demeanor, others zeroed in on Trump’s hand gesture.

‘Oh Wow, an Actual Marriage’: Internet Reacts to the Viral Clip

“She’s literally smiling 😂,” one person observed, appearing unconvinced by claims of a heated dispute. Echoing a similar sentiment, another stated, “look like a normal conversation to me, the both mad about the UN conference [sic].”

Many were quick to downplay the interaction altogether, suggesting it was simply a hallmark of long-term marriage. “Oh wow, an actual marriage,” wrote one viewer. Another added, “They might’ve been arguing, but it didn’t look heated. Doesn’t every married couple argue some [sic]?”

Someone else chimed in with, “Oh [sic] you mean they act like a normal married couple 🙄,” while another agreed, “They’re humans that are married. Of course [sic] they argue time to time🙄.”

Adding a humorous twist, one commenter remarked, “You’re not truly married if you don’t argue. I shake my head daily at things my husband does… I never make the people [sic] magazine headlines 🤣.” But for others, Trump’s dramatic finger-waving couldn’t be ignored. “And he’s pointing the finger again 😒,” noted one spectator, and another emphasized, “AND, he is wagging his finger!!”