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“He Thought I Was Bruce Wayne”: Christian Bale Recalls Meeting Donald Trump Who Mistook Him For A Real Life Billionaire

In 2011, Christian Bale found himself in an unexpected situation while filmingThe Dark Knight Rises in New York City. The iconic actor, known for his portrayal of Batman/Bruce Wayne, had a rendezvous with none other than Donald Trump

Yes, you read that correctly! Batman met the future president and had a bizarre and comedic interaction he had with him. He recalled being treated as Bruce Wayne due to him being in costume. Here’s what happened.

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Christian Bale Got Mistaken For Bruce Wayne By Donald Trump Before His Presidential Pivot

Donald Trump and Christian Bale
Donald Trump and Christian Bale

Christian Bale recalled meeting the future president while dressed as Bruce Wayne in an interview with Variety. He talked about how it was when they were filming in the Trump Tower that Trump called him up to his office. “We were filming on ‘Batman’ in Trump Tower and he said, come on up to the office,” Bale recalled.

However, Trump seemed convinced that Bale was actually Bruce Wayne. Not Christian Bale, the actor, but the caped crusader himself.

As the two conversed, Trump addressed Bale as if he were the fictional billionaire playboy. “I think he thought I was Bruce Wayne,” Bale later recounted. “So he talked to me like I was Bruce Wayne,” he said. Though he is British, Bale said he maintained his American accent throughout the meeting, playing along with the absurdity. The whole affair was, in his words, “quite entertaining.”

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Fans React To Trump Mistaking Christian Bale As Bruce Wayne

Christian Bale and Donald Trump
Christian Bale and Donald Trump

Six years after Bale shared this story, it resurfaced, capturing the internet’s attention once more. Fans marveled at the sheer bizarreness of Trump mistaking an actor for a fictional superhero. However, perhaps it’s not surprising, after all, that Trump’s brand of reality often blurs with fantasy.

Many fans also claimed to be not as shocked by the interaction due to the same reasons. “Trump thinking Christian Bale was actually Bruce Wayne is very on brand for him,” a user on X commented. Whereas other users joked about Trump Mistaking him for his iconic character Patrick Bateman instead.

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Vanshika Minakshi
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Vanshika is a content writer at FirstCuriosity, diving into the vibrant universe of celebrities, movies, and TV shows with fervor. Her passion extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she immerses herself in the realms of rap music and video games, constantly seeking inspiration from diverse sources. She is a business student with a knack for marketing blending analytical insights with creative instincts to craft compelling narratives. When not working you can find her spending times with her beloved pet dogs or watching true crime documentaries.

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