The British star also discussed her days doing stand-up to “get rid of herpes and Margaret Thatcher” during a Locarno Film Festival talk after receiving an award and world-premiering 'Dead of Winter.’

While at Locarno to receive an honorary tribute, Emma Thompson said Donald Trump asked her out on a date and reminisced about the start of her career.

"Well, that’s very sweet. Thank you so much. I’ll get back to you," the "Primary Colors" actress recalls telling the now-president in 1998.