Dennis Quaid’s Co-Star Reflects on Their Time Together After His Support for Donald Trump
Dennis Quaid Faces Criticism Over Trump Support from Former Co-Star
In a recent exchange on social media, actress Lauren Holly, known for her role alongside Dennis Quaid in the film Any Given Sunday, criticized the actor for his public support of former President Donald Trump. Holly’s remarks came after Quaid was seen traveling with Senator Ted Cruz on Air Force One to attend Trump’s speech in Corpus Christi, Texas, on February 27.
Holly quipped on Threads, “At least I got to slap him real hard in Any Given Sunday,” in response to footage shared by Cruz that showed Quaid seated with Trump. In the clip, Cruz humorously suggested that Quaid, who is set to portray Ronald Reagan in an upcoming biopic, ask the former president’s opinion of Trump. Quaid impersonated Reagan, saying, “Well, I think he’s like me on steroids, actually!”
Holly expressed her disapproval of Quaid’s involvement in the political event. When asked if she could "slap the whole regime really hard," she replied, “I would if I could.” Another user shared a video of Quaid stating his affection for Trump during the event, to which Holly remarked, “It’s crazy to me at this point.”
As Holly’s posts gained traction, a user noted the intensity of her comments, writing, “Watching @laurenholly comment on all the Dennis Quaid (SIC) capitulation is top-tier @threads energy. Make fascists uncomfortable by any means possible…” Holly responded with a commitment to doing just that, promising, “Any means.”
In Any Given Sunday, released in 1999, Quaid portrayed Jack “Cap” Rooney, an aging quarterback, while Holly played his wife, socialite Cindy Rooney.
Quaid’s political views have been openly supportive of Trump. In an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored in 2024, he stated, “the only thing I liked about Trump was everything he did” during his presidency, adding, “People might call him an ahole, but he’s my ahole.” Recently, in a conversation on The Greg Laurie Show, Quaid identified himself as “a common-sense independent” but acknowledged a more conservative tendency.
He praised Trump’s personality, describing him as “very personable, incredibly funny, a good listener and a surprisingly approachable person.” Quaid insisted, “The people who voted for him, they know that he has their best interests at heart.”
Earlier this month, Quaid shared insights about his faith and its significance in his marriage to Laura Savoie, revealing how religion binds them together. He reflected, “God is in our relationship. That [had] never even occurred to me before,” emphasizing the importance of seeking spiritual guidance in their partnership.
Quaid has been married four times, with his most recent marriage to Savoie commencing in June 2020 after they eloped in Santa Barbara, California.
