Actresses Donald Trump Can’t Stand

Some celebrity feuds fade fast, but Donald Trump’s spats with certain actresses have stretched across years and platforms, from cable interviews to campaign rallies to late night posts. Below is a quick tour of the most documented clashes, focusing on what he actually said or did toward them and when it happened.

Rosie O’Donnell

Trump’s longest running celebrity feud began in 2006 and has flared repeatedly, including remarks in 2025 about taking away O’Donnell’s citizenship. O’Donnell publicly dismissed the threat and highlighted their years of back and forth. Their conflict traces to her commentary on ‘The View’ and his subsequent insults on television and social media. He has repeatedly revived the dispute at rallies and in interviews.

Meryl Streep

After Streep criticized him during the Golden Globes in January 2017, Trump responded online by calling her an overrated actress. Her speech referenced his treatment of a reporter, which he denied. The exchange was widely reported and is frequently revisited when their names surface together. It remains one of the most cited examples of his public jabs at an actress.

Bette Midler

During a 2019 trip to the United Kingdom, Trump blasted Midler after she shared and retracted a fake quote about him. He called her names and questioned her talent. The dustup built on a long pattern of sparring on social media. His comments toward her rank among his harshest directed at an actress.

Debra Messing

In 2019 Trump targeted the ‘Will & Grace’ star after she pushed for transparency around a fundraiser’s donor list. He labeled her with inflammatory terms and amplified criticism after she apologized for liking a controversial church sign. News outlets compiled the sequence of posts and statements as the spat escalated. The episode showed how quickly his responses to entertainers can draw broader headlines.

Kristen Stewart

In 2012 Trump fixated on Stewart’s personal life and posted multiple times that Robert Pattinson should not take her back. He even invited Pattinson to a pageant appearance. Years later Stewart read those posts on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and addressed him directly during her monologue. She has said the experience shaped how she spoke about herself publicly.

Whoopi Goldberg

Trump has used rallies and posts to attack Goldberg by name and has called her demeaning terms. In October 2024 he told a crowd she was dirty and disgusting and said he would never hire her again. ‘The View’ addressed his insults the next day and Goldberg responded on air. The remarks fit a years long pattern of him singling out the show’s co hosts.

Cher

Trump’s feud with Cher goes back to 2012 when they traded barbs after she criticized a retailer for partnering with him. He fired back by belittling her and questioning her career. The exchange set the tone for intermittent flare ups whenever she comments on his politics. Their interactions are regularly revisited when celebrity politics trends.

Madonna

Following Madonna’s Women’s March appearance in Washington, Trump called her disgusting in response to her speech. She later clarified her remarks in interviews. Officials and commentators weighed in on both sides at the time. The flare up quickly became one of the most cited celebrity exchanges of his early presidency.

Jane Fonda

Trump mocked Fonda’s arrests during climate protests in 2019 and told supporters that nothing ever changes. Broadcast clips captured the rally comments and the context of her demonstrations. He has continued to bring up her activism when criticizing celebrity opponents. The comments fit his broader pattern of ridiculing outspoken actresses.

Share which feud you remember most and tell us in the comments if there is another actress you think should be on this list.