Tim Curry on Donald Trump: What He's Said About His Home Alone 2 Costar

Tim Curry, the renowned British actor, has passed away at the age of 80. Curry, known for his roles in iconic films such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, It, Clue, and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, had a surprising connection to former President Donald Trump. The two shared a brief encounter during the filming of Home Alone 2, where Trump, who owned the Plaza Hotel at the time, made a cameo appearance.

In a 2025 interview with The Guardian, Curry provided a candid account of his interaction with Trump. He described Trump as possessing an "explosive confidence" and noted his eagerness to make an impression on the filmmakers. One particular story recounted by Curry involved Trump's future wife, Marla Maples, whom he sought to introduce to director Chris Columbus.

Curry also mentioned an encounter with Ivana Trump, Trump's wife at the time, who visited him in his room and inquired about her opinion of the hotel's decor. Despite his admiration for Trump's confidence, Curry privately admitted to loathing the Plaza Hotel. The Trump cameo in Home Alone 2 has become a notable part of the film's history, with Columbus recalling Trump's condition for allowing filming in the Plaza.

Trump, however, has disputed this account, stating that the filmmakers were persistent in their request and that he had initially been too busy to participate. Curry's career spanned over five decades and included a wide range of roles in film, television, theater, and voice acting. His most iconic roles include Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Pennywise the Clown in Stephen King's It.

Curry's death has brought renewed attention to his lesser-known experiences, including his encounters with Donald Trump during the filming of Home Alone 2. Curry's public career was not heavily associated with politics, but he did participate in a virtual Rocky Horror Picture Show table read in 2020 to raise money for Joe Biden's presidential campaign.

This appearance is the most explicit indication of his political involvement, although it is important to note that Curry was not an outspoken political activist and often provided personal and observational recollections of his encounters with Trump.