Lea Thompson, known for her role in Back to the Future, has publicly criticized her ex-husband Dennis Quaid for his support of Donald Trump. In a recent interview, Thompson expressed her disappointment, stating that she finds Quaid’s political stance
“disheartening.” She emphasized that they have differing views on many issues, particularly regarding Trump’s policies and rhetoric. Thompson’s comments highlight the ongoing divisions in American politics and the impact it can have on personal relationships.
Lea Thompson, 63, reacted to a video of her ex-husband Dennis Quaid speaking at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Coachella, California. After seeing the clip, she shared it on X (formerly Twitter) with a confused face emoji and the comment, “I was engaged to him.” Her response reflects her astonishment at Quaid’s support for Trump, illustrating the stark contrast in their political beliefs and personal history.
In her tweet, Lea Thompson also included the hashtags #VoteBlueToStopTheStupid and #CrimeIsActuallyDown to emphasize her political views. In the video, Dennis Quaid, 70, who declared his intention to vote for Trump in May, addressed the audience at the rally, urging them to “pick a side.” Thompson’s reaction highlights her disappointment and the stark contrast between her and Quaid’s political beliefs.
During his speech, Dennis Quaid challenged the crowd by asking, “Are we going to be a nation of law and order or wide, open borders? Which is it? Because it’s time to pick a side.” In her response, Lea Thompson included a hashtag highlighting the decrease in crime rates under the Biden and Harris administration, reflecting her disagreement with Quaid’s views.
Thompson’s tweet suggests a sense of confusion and perhaps regret regarding her past engagement to Quaid, whom she dated for five years before they ended their engagement in 1987. This juxtaposition of their political beliefs underscores the significant differences that have emerged over the years, leaving Thompson perplexed about their history.
Lea Thompson and Dennis Quaid got engaged in 1984 and were set to marry, but their relationship ended three years later. Their romance began in 1982 when they met on the set of Jaws 3-D. After her engagement to Quaid ended in 1987, Thompson found love with Howard Deutch, whom she met on the set of Some Kind of Wonderful in 1986. Their friendship blossomed into a romantic relationship, and Deutch, who is 11 years her senior, eventually became her husband.
Lea Thompson and film director Howard Deutch married in 1989 and have two daughters, Madelyn Deutch, 33, and Zoey Deutch, 29. Meanwhile, Dennis Quaid has had multiple marriages: he was wed to P.J. Soles from 1978 to 1983, Meg Ryan from 1991 to 2001, and Kimberly Quaid from 2004 to 2018. He married his current wife, Laura Savoie, 31, in 2020.
At the recent campaign rally, Quaid controversially claimed that the upcoming presidential election is a choice between “TikTok and the United States Constitution.” He urged the audience to “pick a side,” asserting, “Are we going to be a nation that stands for the Constitution or for TikTok?” Quaid expressed nostalgia for a time when the nation had “cheap cash” and was “exporting oil to our allies and our friends.” He also discussed his recent role portraying Ronald Reagan in the biographical drama Reagan, which was released on August 30. Quaid stated that while Reagan is his favorite president of the 20th century, Trump is his favorite for the 21st.
California, typically known for its blue voting pattern, is also the home state of Vice President Kamala Harris, making Quaid’s remarks particularly noteworthy in that political context.
