In the sequel to the holiday classic, the production team used the Plaza Hotel in New York, which at the time was owned by Donald Trump, while his ex-wife Ivana served as the hotel’s president. Tim Curry admitted he lied to Ivana about his accommodations.
In an interview with The Guardian, Tim Curry, who played the hotel concierge in the film, recalled that he had to lie to Ivana Trump about his opinion of the hotel room’s décor.
“She knocked on my door and asked, ‘Are you happy with your room? Do you like how it’s decorated?’ And, in truth, I hated it,” said the Rocky Horror Picture Show actor.
Curry also recalled when Donald Trump wanted to introduce his then-girlfriend, Marla Maples, to the film’s director, Chris Columbus.
“He was very eager to meet Chris Columbus, the director. He said, ‘I need Marla to meet Chris Columbus because she’s a brilliant actress.’ And I thought, ‘Sure, I bet she is,’” Curry joked.
The former U.S. president made a brief cameo in the 1992 Christmas classic — a decision that director Columbus now regrets. In April 2025, he stated that he wishes the scene could be removed from the film.
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