Emma Thompson has revealed that Donald Trump once asked her on a date — and it happened on the same day she finalized her divorce from Kenneth Branagh, RadarOnline.com can report.

The Oscar-winning actress, 66, shared the story during an appearance at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where she received the Leopard Club Award on Friday, Aug. 8, for her career achievements. Article continues below advertisement

Trump and Thompson

Thompson told an outlet the unexpected call from the billionaire came in 1998 while she was on the set of the dramedy Primary Colors .

The Saving Mr. Banks actress revealed: "I was in a trailer on the set … when my phone rang, and I answered it to hear the businessman, 79, say: 'Hello, this is Donald Trump.'"

She admitted: "I thought it was

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