Film stars, singers, athletes, and different celebrities usually exist to us—not with. We see them on the display screen, hear on stage, and cheer within the enviornment, far faraway from our private house.
However as a lot as our idols are completely different from us “common” of us, in some methods, they’re very very like us too. In addition they get pleasure from strolling within the park, must go to the shop, and even take the subway, exposing themselves to the remainder of the world.
So we at Bored Panda determined to verify if these celebrity-fan encounters can and nicely, and after looking out the web, we are able to strongly say that sure, they do. Proceed scrolling to learn essentially the most healthful ones we may discover!
(I do know what you is likely to be saying, there are not any pics to show this stuff really occurred however then once more, possibly if the individuals concerned had been too busy paparazzing on these celebs, they would not have been so nice to start with?)
Keanu Reeves.
I keep in mind seeing him whereas strolling by New York a very long time in the past after I was a younger, in all probability very annoying pre-teen. I yelled out, “Yo, Neo!” After which I obnoxiously mimicked the bullet dodge movement from The Matrix. He appeared again at me, laughed, and mirrored the identical transfer in acknowledgement.
It is such a fantastic reminiscence as a result of I really feel like anybody would have been justified in getting aggravated and shrugging this silly child off, however as a substitute he was sport and humored me. I will always remember it.
Tom Hanks at Greatest Purchase. He was in line in entrance of me with a cart full, all by himself. I used to be solely shopping for a bottle of water as a result of they didn’t have what I used to be searching for. I simply blurted out” Forest Gump is my favourite film” like a creep, and he circled, and mentioned “that was my favourite film to make! I’m glad you like it.” He then chatted with me whereas about motion pictures as we stood in line. When it was his flip to take a look at whereas they had been ringing up his stuff he mentioned “oh let me get that water for you” and paid for my water. He stored speaking to me after which we walked out and he mentioned “good speaking to you! You’re a really good younger woman and all the time keep in mind… life is sort of a field of candies.. you by no means know what your gonna get” in his Forest Gump voice. IT WAS THE BEST THING EVER.
Patrick Stewart. I met him in Stanley Park in June 1991 after I was feeding squirrels. He appeared intrigued so I gave him some meals and confirmed him learn how to name them over. He’s simply as good in particular person as you’d anticipate him to be.
Tony Hawk, late 90’s. He got here to our native skatepark for a demo but it surely was a tiny little indoor park and he could not do a lot. After skating for a bit to appease the group, he snuck out the again throughout the parking zone to the bowling alley. Me and two pals adopted him, he invited us to bowl with him, purchased us hen tenders and french fries and talked about skateboarding with us for over an hour. Truthfully one of many coolest guys I’ve ever met, quick ahead 20 years later and I get to fulfill him once more at our native skatepark unveiling that his basis helped pay for and man, he was simply as cool. We chatted a bit on the water fountain, I discussed that as a child he handled us to hen tenders and french fries on the bowling alley after I was only a child, and would not you realize it he was like oh in Amity Ct? Wasn’t the skatepark known as B17? I used to be merely floored. He went on to clarify he was having a tough day that day and simply hanging with three little children bowling and speaking skateboarding made him notice simply how nice life was.
Thanks for every little thing you might have ever achieved for skateboarding Tony!
Jack Black. We handed him strolling down a avenue in LA. My daughter says “I swear that is Jack Black!” We doubted her so she yells (he is about 10 yards away) “hey are you Jack Black?” He stops, turns round and says “I’m.” Then he walked again as much as our group, took an image with my children, chatted with my husband about Judas Priest (my hubby was carrying their newest tour shirt) and signed autographs. I used to be with a bunch of six tweens/teenagers and he engaged everybody of them in a dialog. So very cool.
Went to dinner at Buca di Beppo and on the desk subsequent to us was Alice Cooper with household and pals. We made a degree of not staring or interrupting, however once they left proper after we did, we determined to ask for a photograph within the parking zone. I mentioned, “I hope it is not an enormous intrusion,” to which he replied, “Followers are by no means an intrusion. Individuals like you might have made it potential for me to reside my dream, and I am glad to provide again any method I can.” Rattling if that did not make an enduring impression on me!
A coworker seen Robin Williams flipping by a e-book quietly at a bookstore I labored at. It was through the filming of Good Will Looking so he had a beard and wasn’t so recognizable- she mentioned “I feel that’s Robin Williams!”, he appeared up from his e-book smiled after which put a finger to his mouth “Shhhh, I do know”
I met Leslie Nielsen after I was round 12, on a movie set some members of the family labored on. He had, unknown to everybody on the time, just a little fart-noise machine in his pocket. Not some silly baby, however a full on, a number of completely different ‘varieties’ and durations, professional fart-noise machine. When me and my 4 siblings had been round him and a bunch of different adults, he would periodically let the factor ripp mid dialog, after which keep completely calm, not main on. Solely then to provide little eyebrow raises and different humorous faces to us children as nobody else was wanting, placing us in on the joke however leaving the adults all confused/embarrassed.
This went on the whole day we had been on set, and I may barely maintain from peeing myself.
TL;DR, Leslie Neilsen, is the best grownup ever. Relaxation in peace good Sir!
Stone Chilly Steve Austin discovered my canine that ran away and picked him up off of the freeway. He ended up cleansing up our canine and gave him tons of toys earlier than we obtained him again.
Bruce Willis
I used to be out taking part in golf with a buddy at some point after I heard one other golfer name up from behind asking he may be a part of us. We mentioned positive and as he obtained nearer we realized it was Bruce Willis. We performed 9 holes with him (he is a fairly good golfer) then he purchased every of us a beer afterwards. Superior man
Met Viggo Mortensen fairly a handful of occasions as he used to go to the restaurant I managed on the time.
He was one of many nicest, most right down to earth celebrities we had. He would, after we supplied, be a part of us for dinner as soon as the restaurant had closed and would convey small presents each time for everybody.
My dad shared an elevator with Snoop Canine in Florida. My dad (50 12 months outdated fats white man) requested him if he needed to go {golfing} with him later. Snoop mentioned no, however was very nice about it.
Paul Walker – Met him about 6 months earlier than he died.. he was consuming lunch at an area burger joint downtown (Behavior Burger). I am an enormous fan boy and so I did that awkward “Hey aren’t you Paul Walker?” factor and he simply laughed and mentioned “Yeah bro, what’s up?” We talked for about fifteen minutes, simply capturing the s**t about automobiles, browsing, he requested about my skateboard and many others. It began as a starstruck encounter however by the point we mentioned goodbyes it was identical to speaking to buddy and that i’ll all the time recognize that. I am not ashamed to say as a dude I cried after I heard about his loss of life and once more when watching Livid 7.
25 years in the past I drove a cab whereas in school. Picked up Paul McCartney. It was close to my mom’s birthday and I known as her and he sung her glad birthday.
Edit: He obtained within the cab and requested to be taken to the stadium. (he was doing a present there that evening) I am him going I do know this man (I used to be 23 on the time, by no means anticipated a celeb in my cab in Cincinnati). After I realized who he was, I requested to make certain, and he laughed. I discussed my mother was an enormous fan and requested him if he would do it. He requested which birthday track I needed him to sing his or the opposite one. I selected the opposite one.
I had a Bag cellphone within the automobile, I feel it may need price me a small fortune for that decision however completely value it. If solely I had had a contemporary cellphone for the digicam.
Met Jason Momoa at a comic book expo final 12 months. Enormous line up for an autograph and when i lastly obtained up I gave him a replica of problem #1 of the brand new 52 Aquaman, he obtained excited that somebody requested him to sigh one thing not Recreation of Thrones associated so we talked concerning the new Justice League motion pictures for a couple of minutes till I used to be rushed out. On the finish he did not make me pay for the autograph as a result of i used to be the primary Aquaman fan to get one from him.
I met Danny Trejo in Austin. It could have been as a result of I used to be a younger girl, however he took an image with me and was adorably candy. His hand had been tremendous tender too!
I obtained purchased a beer by Prince William on a number of events. I used to work at a lodge bar across the nook from Highgrove property and once they had been at residence would usually are available in.
He was at St Andrews Uni (Scotland) throughout these years and I might usually jokingly refuse to just accept his Scottish forex (BTW it is utterly authorized tender). He would then make some mild hearted reference about his Grandmother being on it…
Prince Harry used to return in along with his mates too. BY GOD CAN THOSE ROYALS DRINK.
After I was 4 or 5, my household and I had been getting back from a trip, and my dad and I had the aisle and center seats, respectively, in a kind of areas with three seats. We stayed on the airplane throughout a layover, and pop took a nap. He woke as much as hear me speaking, at first did not suppose something of it as a result of I had a number of “imaginary pals” on the time. He appeared over and I used to be sitting on the lap of our seat-mate who had the window seat now, who had gotten on through the layover, speaking to him and stating the window. Dad needed to do a double take to verify he wasn’t nonetheless asleep and dreaming, as a result of it was Jerry Garcia, his favorite musician then (and nonetheless is). All I actually keep in mind is he appeared like Santa and was hella good.
I as soon as bumped into Ryan Reynolds on an elevator and informed him he appeared precisely like Ryan Reynolds.
He was very amused. I used to be very embarrassed.
I met Michael Cera at a bar in portland. I had a mutual buddy and determined to say what’s up. He was actually cool, and requested concerning the women I used to be there with. I knowledgeable him that I had simply informed the women that I used to be pals with him and requested if he may snicker actually loud like I used to be humorous. He erupted in laughter whereas waving to the women. I supplied to purchase him a drink however he had simply obtained one, which was good cuz i used to be broke. I went again to my desk like a f**king boss. I credit score him with me laid that evening, such a staff participant.
Nelly. Was in a position to meet him just a few occasions. Every time he all the time gave me a hug. He additionally known as elders Sir & Ma’am. Very good man!
Walter Koenig was by far the nicest of the Star Trek of us. He collects buttons and requested if he may have the one I used to be carrying (from a comic book e-book I used to be writing on the time) and I informed him if he gave me his deal with I would ship him one. He did, I did, and we corresponded for some time. He sends notes on lengthy paper with the title “Chekov Record.” Nice man.
I walked previous Conan O’Brien on a avenue nook in Greenwich Village, NYC. I’m a HUGE fan, so I double backed to say hiya. Conan was along with his spouse (this was approx 2 weeks earlier than the NBC fiasco went public, so he was in all probability stressing about that) and I used to be with two stoned pals. So I would forgive Coco for being dismissive… however he was not. He was as pleasant, approachable, and real as he seems on the present, if no more. He gave us a number of minutes of consideration, he spoke to us, checked out our eyes, listened, joked, he was the f**king man.
Paris Hilton. Met her on the premier of “The L Phrase”. She couldn’t have been nicer. Launched herself, requested about what my pals and I all did, appeared genuinely , chatted for a bit. She had water in between her drinks in order to not get drunk. The one half about her that sucked had been all of the leeches that got here together with her making an attempt to glom on to her fame. When she wasn’t being always interrupted by individuals demanding photographs and autographs, I discovered her very right down to earth and intelligent. The entire s**t she does to be well-known appears to only be an act. I by no means considered her as an fool once more.
Served jury obligation with Steve Carrell. He was nice. Talked to him for just a little bit whereas ready outdoors a courtroom. The factor that sucked was once we went to lunch I noticed papparazi chasing him as he tried to get one thing to eat. Simply needed to be a traditional man doing his civic obligation.
James Franco had simply left the cafe I labored at proper after I walked in to get my paycheck. I left my canine tied up outdoors at a bench by a fence and got here again out to see him petting her! He was a pleasant man, I used to be actually shocked.
I met George Clooney/Ryan gosling “on set” once they had been filming ides of March at my school. I wasn’t actually paying consideration and by some means blended in with individuals whereas I used to be on my cellphone and ended up within the lunch space for them because it was a constructing I normally minimize by. How nobody stopped me earlier than I ended up there was past me, however I noticed this meals there and being the poor school child I used to be, determined I would attempt to sneak some meals from no matter this occasion was. (Normally occasions occurring in that space do not care in the event you take meals since they’re making an attempt to draw individuals.) so I am strolling out previous the tables and it was like bam.
Clooney there on the desk casually chatting and I am like “holy s**t, George clooney!”
And he was like “holy s**t, that is me!”
shook my hand. Chatted for a bit, then he waves over safety to escort me out lol. Made positive they only escorted me out , Completely stylish the entire time. I feel the backpack gave it away that I used to be not speculated to be there, simply glad I wasn’t charged with something.
Adam Sandler was filming a film by my highschool just a few years in the past. Phrase obtained round, and an enormous crowd waited round with hopes to fulfill him and that Napoleon Dynamite man. They completed wrapping and Napoleon Dynamite man jumps right into a van and will get rushed away with out even any of the lots of of children ready to fulfill him. Adam Sandler walks over to his trailer and waves and walks in leaving everybody who had been ready round saddened. His assistant introduced to everybody that it was an extended day and he wanted a couple of minutes after which can be out for autographs and footage. He got here out about 10 minutes later and met EVERYONE there together with me. It was so superior since I grew up loving him. Humorous to see a brand new comer act like a d**ok and never meet anybody and a seasoned actor come and meet everybody.
Chuck Norris, I used to be working at a movie show and him and his household got here in and got here to my counter to order concessions. Tremendous good and appeared very loving along with his children. He thanked me for treating him usually. He additionally paid in actual change.
Tony Bennett made us put our instruments down and go eat dinner at a venue we had been doing electrical work at.
I used to be having dinner with my household for my cousin’s 21 at a flowery lodge restaurant and John Travolta walked in. He stopped by our desk and mentioned “Comfortable regardless of the event is.” We informed him it was a twenty first, and he waved goodbye to us and walked over to his desk.
I met Steve-O at one among his comedy reveals, he was so candy and supplied to remain so long as wanted after the present to take footage with each particular person. He then posted all these footage on his web site!
I’m positive this can come as no shock, however John Cena is among the nicest and naturally superior individuals in existence. He came around the brand new enlisted rec middle they constructed for us again within the mid 00’s to do a meet and greet. Whereas he was solely booked to be there from 1400 to 1600, once we informed him that many of the SUBSCOL college students didn’t get out class till then he mentioned he’d be greater than keen to remain later. He frolicked with all the blokes who got here to see him capturing pool, taking part in darts and Xbox, and just about signing every little thing and taking a ton of images. The dude is only a straight up class act.
Nick Swardson was taking part in at this faculty in my city (earlier than I ended up enrolling) and I used to be informed tickets had been for everybody but it surely seems, after I obtained there, that they had been for college students solely. So whereas everybody was being let in I am looking for a method to sneak in or one thing. After a quarter-hour of wandering searching for a backstage door I noticed a door barely cracked and as I handed it I noticed Nick sitting on a sofa. After just a little self debate I made a decision it could not damage to only stroll in there proper? So I went as much as the room and simply walked proper in. Everybody instantly checked out me and after a brief pause Nick goes “What’s up?” and I reply with one thing like “Hey I do not go right here however I am an enormous fan and I needed to see your present however It is bought out” so he responds by saying “Actually!? Wow” he then turns to one of many children who set it up and asks “Is it cool if he simply stands on the facet of the stage or one thing?” This child then responds again with, and I am not joking “If that is your want” after which Nick mentioned to me “Yeah so long as you do not scream and attempt to stab me or one thing it is cool” I did not find yourself standing on stage however I did get in totally free.
TL;DR Met Nick Swardson, requested to see his bought out present, he let me in totally free.
I met Nichelle Nichols (the unique Uhura) at a con. She was very gracious with me whereas I fangirled throughout her. Tremendous stylish woman.
Related expertise just a few years earlier with George Takei. Very gracious, very form and pleasant, keen to take just a few moments to really work together with everybody who got here by his line.
I obtained them each to signal my copy of Star Trek VI. I will body it.
Dan Aykroyd. Met him at a vodka signing. Stated “because you at the moment are promoting wine and vodka will you be promoting bag o glass subsequent?”. He broke out into Irwin Mainway and informed me that he already had an the place I may get this science toy. I mentioned “wow you’re superior ” and he simply smiled. Actually a pleasant man.
DMX. He giggled at me being all excited to fulfill him. He jokingly held one among my knees as a result of it was shaking.
Then he gave me a hug. His fingers had been so massive that his pinky may attain my elbow however his thumb was just below my shoulder. He wasn’t very tall, so it was kinda loopy how massive his fingers had been.
He was so good.
I met Jonathan banks (mike in breaking dangerous) final 12 months whereas they had been filming higher name Saul right here in Albuquerque off set. He is the nicest man you will ever meet. We talked a bit as a result of I am a Albuquerque native and a lawyer right here as nicely and obtained a selfie. As an enormous breaking dangerous fan it was an superior expertise.
Jeff Buckley got here as much as me and mentioned he favored my pants and gave me the rock hand signal. I purchased him a Dos Equis. We talked a bit and I obtained his autograph. My buddy and I had taken a greyhound from Chicago to Memphis to see him play a gig. I informed him I used to be coming again in two weeks for an additional present. He mentioned he’d see us then. He died earlier than then.
Daniel Bryan was very pleasant. Met him on the Calgary World of Wheels and introduced him my ROH duplicate title. He obtained a kick out of it. “Wow I have not held this belt in a very long time haha, ought to I signal it as Daniel Bryan or Bryan Danielson?”
Bruce Springsteen.
Was randomly swimming within the ocean on the Jersey Shore after I was about 8, he was swimming proper subsequent to me. I acknowledged him afterwards as a result of my mother was obsessive about him when rising up.
We had a small chat:
Bruce: “Good waves, huh?”
Me: “Huh? Oh yea.”
Bruce: “I like your bathing swimsuit.”
Me: “Thanks.”
I obtained out of the water, as a result of I believed he was just a few creepy dude. My mother requested me after I obtained out “Are you aware who that was??” and I put all of it collectively.
Christopher Lloyd – He was a daily on the bar in Montecito. He has a beautiful youngish wanting spouse who favored to buy the excessive finish retail part so he’d are available in to the bar with a newspaper and have a pair drinks. He was so real, from the day I met him he insisted I name him Chris. We might remedy crosswords, shoot the s**t about soccer (He mentioned he was a Seahawks fan) and tons of different subjects. He had robust opinions on how scrumptious oysters had been and I caught him at this well-liked oyster bar in downtown Santa Barbara on 1/2 off oyster evening greater than as soon as.
My household sat behind Jimmy Fallon at a Yankees sport. My household had an enormous historical past of being Yankees followers and being of their stadium was an enormous deal, so when there was a rain delay we waited it out. He ended up ready it out with who he arrived with as nicely, talked to him for just a little bit, tremendous good man.
Retta (the one who performed Donna on Parks and Rec) got here by my college for get up. She was extremly good and simple to work with. She took footage with everybody and autographs, despite the fact that her knees had been dangerous that day. Apperently she additionally gave the particular person accountable for the occasion her complimentary bottle of wine that the lodge gave her.
I met Elizabeth Mitchell (Juliet from Misplaced, Rachel from Revolution) within the Seattle airport. I freaked out and informed my sister, who did not consider me.
I requested her for a hug and she or he mentioned, “Certain! I like hugs!” We took an image, I informed her how a lot I liked her work, after which we chatted for 10 minutes concerning the e-book she was shopping for, how we had been doing, the place we had been headed earlier than I needed to go catch my flight!
Ryan Dunn and I are from the identical hometown. After I was 15, I labored on the native automobile wash. He got here by for a wash in his model new BMW SUV, whereas I used to be standing out entrance of the wash being a dryer (I simply dried the automobiles home windows and what not with s**tty rags). I requested him if he was Ryan Dunn, he mentioned sure, we chatted for a couple of minutes, informed him how a lot I liked Jackass and CKY, took an image with him, and he tipped me $20.
RIP Ryan. Very real, good man.
On an airplane after I was 10, I met the Backstreet boy with the pink hair. I informed him, “I am not likely into that type of group.” He mentioned one thing alongside the strains of “nothing you do will be for everybody, and when it looks like everybody loves you; it is not all it is cracked as much as be.”
Tim Tebow. Extremely humble and genuinely loved being round and serving to out. All behind closed doorways with no press. Enormous smile on his face and he did many of the heavy lifting for the charity occasion.
BJ Novak walked by my buddy and I in the midst of the evening on an in any other case empty avenue. She mentioned ‘what’s up BJ Novak?’ Like they knew one another. He waved again.
The subsequent day he got here into our restaurant and we named a burger after him. It was day.
Very nice man.
The opposite day my mother bumped into Craig Robinson in Irvine proper after she noticed him do some standup or one thing. She mentioned he was the nicest most pleasant dude and he gave her an enormous bear hug
I used to assist round at conventions so I’ve met just a few celebrities within the comedian e-book/ sci- fi world.
I’ve met:
Rutger Hauer. (Roy Batty in Bladerunner.) He was a brilliant chill dude. I keep in mind escorting him from his hummer into the constructing. He wore slip on vans with cherries on them. I principally frolicked with him the entire day.
Ray Park. (Darth Maul in Star Wars) One other superior man, I principally simply fetched him water and spent a while speaking about motion pictures and whatnot. I bumped into him once more just a few years later and he talked about that he remembered me, which was cool.
Laurie Holden (Andrea in The Strolling Lifeless) She was amazingly candy. This was simply earlier than her character left the present and a number of what she mentioned indicated she was pissed off and saddened by her departure. I felt actually dangerous for her and it now bothers me every time individuals s**t speak her character as a result of Ms. Holden was actually wanting ahead to her character enhancing and it by no means occurred.
Danai Gurira (Michonne in The Strolling Lifeless) I met her at a conference, My interplay together with her was transient, principally as a result of she was fairly irritated and appeared very chilly and distant. I kinda simply determined to go away her alone.
Brent Spriner (Knowledge in Star Trek) One other amazingly form man, he informed me a bunch of neat tales about his time on set and different gigs he is achieved.
Ray Harryhausen (You all know who he’s.) I do not actually keep in mind a number of my interplay with him as I used to be fairly younger when it occurred and it has been years. He was very nice, although.
Edward Furlong (John Connor in T2) The dude was a d**ok. That is all I’ve to say on this.
Daniel Logan (Younger Boba Fett in Star Wars) Actually cool man, very grateful for having been a part of the Star Wars universe.
If I keep in mind any extra I will replace.
I am not an enormous fan of celebrities. However one time I noticed Lil’ Wayne at a turnpike relaxation cease late at evening. By no means did he inconvenience me or get in entrance of me for site visitors. Would advocate.
Afroman fairly just a few occasions.
As soon as simply sitting on a sofa with him at a skate store, capturing the s**t. One other time he confirmed off his new hydraulics to me and a few pals. A few years in the past I ran into him shopping for frozen pizza at Walmart.
Tremendous chill man, I do not suppose he realizes simply how necessary he is been.
Dan Abnett at Video games Day 2010. I used to be standing in an enormous line with a buddy to see the primary trailer for the Ultramarine animated film (which was sadly horrible when it launched), and he will need to have seen many people agonising over the lengthy wait on the tail finish of the occasion. He came to visit to us with out us even noticing it was him instantly, and sparked up a dialog and gave us an autograph. Genuinely good man, who then proceeded to stroll additional down the road handing out signatures.
I’ve met fairly just a few of the Grimm solid. The nicest has been Sasha Roiz (Captain Renard) he likes to crack jokes. He additionally acknowledged me the following time he noticed me. Fairly superior group of individuals.
I work in a in a bar/restaurant throughout from one of many nicest accommodations in Vancouver. We will get tons of celebrities in however our contract doesn’t enable us to acknowledge them/ask for autographs and what not. I served Josh Duhamel as soon as and he was truthfully so right down to earth and good. He genuinely was all in favour of speaking and positively appreciated the truth that I did not make observe of his stardom and easily served him as if he was a daily Joe. Additionally Vanessa Hudgens is an absolute sweetheart.
Rob Lowe – met him at a children celebration. He is associated to a child that was at my children daycare. Superior man. Very pleasant.
Jay Leno – I’ve met and noticed him on the Rock Retailer many occasions. At all times a pleasant man. Pleasant. Love the man.
I work at a bookstore and Mick Foley was doing an creator signing that our sub par occasions supervisor uncared for to promote. I used to be simply sitting within the again consuming lunch when he walked in. I did not watch wrestling however even I knew who he was
He requested for gum, I had none. I mentioned that my (then) boyfriend liked watching his matches again within the day. He responded “I suppose he favored watching me lose then” in a joking method. We made small speak earlier than he went to signal.
Severely the nicest creator I ever delt with. So many have inflated egos however this massive burly former wrestler was the literal nicest and most traditional of all. That encounter was one of many causes I am so into wrestling as we speak.
Ice T and Coco had been regulars at my outdated work. A few of the best possible common clients we had come by. At all times so good.
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