Steve Martin and Martin Short jab at Trump while honoring Steven Spielberg
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Steve Martin and Martin Short humorously referenced Donald Trump while honoring Steven Spielberg at the Museum of Modern Art’s 2026 Film Benefit, with Short making a joke about Trump's face turning purple on stairs.
- The event featured tributes from stars like Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bruce Springsteen, celebrating Spielberg's achievements including his recent EGOT status.
- Spielberg shared insights about his next project, a Western film that promises to avoid stereotypes and tropes, aiming for a fresh take on the genre.
- The director expressed his passion for filmmaking, describing himself as having no brakes and a rare use of the clutch, emphasizing his enjoyment of the craft.
- Spielberg has long desired to create a Western, noting the genre's operatic flair has been challenging for him, but he is now actively developing a project that includes traditional Western elements like horses and guns.
