Reddit useru/uptownspankyposed thequestion, “Who is the most famous person you’ve personally met?”
and the thread quickly filled with hundreds of fateful celebrity encounters that left people feeling pretty dang starstruck.
Here are some stories that really stuck out:
1.
“I hung out withPete Davidsonat a comedy fest right before he started onSNL.
He was the coolest, most laid-back, nicest, and funniest guy.
Didnt even mention to us that he was about to start on the show the following month.
Just super humble and sweet to everyone.
u/hahahahaley
2.
We went to high school together and were in the same prom group.
She was very nice in high school!”
u/lloydchristmasfan
3.
I ran into him at a parking garage in LA.
I couldnt help but say I was a huge fan.
He was the nicest person.
He smiled, stopped to shake my hand, and thanked me for being a fan."
u/DependentSoup6494
4.
“Jane Fonda, and she couldnt have been nicer.
She then threw her arms around me and gave me the biggest hug.
Super nice person and very down-to-earth and easy to talk to.”
u/edieisstaunch
5.
“I metPost Maloneat a New Year’s festival a few years ago.
He stood and chatted with me for a solid 10 minutes, and we took pictures.
I cry every day.'”
u/SeaPatient9955
6.
I offered to stay back, and then Ben joined us.
‘Hi, Im Ben.’
We had another round (on him) and chatted about movie scripts.
He asked about my interests, and was really pleasant.
Ben put his arms around my shoulders and said, ‘Youre part of the crew now!’
I like him."
u/armpitofsatan
7.
I jokingly said I was going to fight him, and he replied, ‘Square up, bitch.’
Super nice guy."
u/captaintrips_1980
“I met him, too!
The security guard is the real MVP here.
Not only was Jason okay with it, but he also took pictures with us as his entourage waited.
Right as he was about to go inside, he asked why we werent upstairs watching the movie.
His manager said, ‘You heard him.
Lets go upstairs!’
I asked what he ate for dinner, and he said beer and steak.
We sat in the theater as the movie finished and watched him answer questions and discuss the film.
u/nr_25
8.
Right by me, there were three British ladies observing the same turtle.
When I eventually looked up and faced her, I realized it was Emma Thompson!
Very kind lady.”
u/DontBeSoFingLiteral
9.
I used to work at an arena in Anchorage, Alaska, and he came here for two shows.
I was on the crew that got the entertainers whatever they needed, so they introduced us.
I have to say, he was the nicest person I have ever met."
u/CaptainCalm8111
10.
I slowly approached him as he was walking by and asked quietly, ‘Do I know you?’
He smiled and replied, ‘It’s possible.’
I declined, but thanked him for taking time to talk to me and shook his hand.
He wished me well and a safe trip."
u/NormanRB
11.
“I made pizza for Joe Walsh and Stevie Nicks in 1983.
They were on tour together.
I got a call after we closed from the owner who asked me to come back.
Not only did I get a fantastic compliment, but I got to feed them, too.
Both pizzas were works of art.
u/spicyface
12.
“I met Robin Williams a couple of times during the filming ofDeath to Smoochy.
Robin Williams bent down to her level, and in a childish voice, asked ‘What?’
She threw her arms out and yelled ‘Jumanji!’
He started laughing and hugged and thanked her.
It was just such a funny thing.
He was fantastic on set.
He would walk up to people and just chat with them.
He never hid from anyone, like you hear other actors do.
No wonder he was her favorite actor.
Such a good man.
He brought so much joy to the world.”
u/Canuck-In-TO
13.
“Stanley Tucci carried my suitcase onto the train for me when I broke my back this summer.
Just as lovely in person as he appears on TV.”
u/SmoothLikeVinyl
14.
Most down-to-earth guy EVER.
May he rest in peace.”
u/ParoxysmAttack
15.
I was chatting with these lovely ladies.
Around midnight, in walked Colin, then he sat down at our table.
I had been chatting with his wife all evening."
u/Killer-Barbie
16.
“I sold Martin Sheen a car.
He asked that I deliver the car on my day off to his house.
We spent the day hanging out with Mr. Sheen at his house, getting a personal tour of Malibu.
Martin told me that I was too good to be selling cars.
I stopped selling cars and became a very successful kitchen designer.
I still have his cellphone number in my phone, though I’m too afraid to call him.”
u/losthours
17.
“I met Ringo Starr at a hotel bar in Ottawa.
I super regret it now.”
u/rockhavenrick
18.
“This is my FAVORITE story to tell.
My uncle is the keyboard player for a popular singer from the ’80s who continues to tour.
One of the shows happened to be opened by Carlos Santana.
My mom is a huge fan, and Ive listened to his music since childhood.
My uncle took us backstage, and Carlos happened to be passing by.
My uncle introduced my mom and I to him.
My mom was so starstruck!
u/BroadwayDancer
19.
I don’t mind keeping the place open post-closing.
She was the nicest person.
u/Mackheath1
20.
I didn’t know who he was at the time.
My cook came upstairs to tell me he was here (she was terrified).
He was a walking grace.
“I was at a test screening of the movieValkyrie.
u/reble02
22.
He was doing an interview at the place I was interning in 2004.
He tried to chat with everyone, but his handlers were repeatedly like, ‘Mel!
We have to go!
They finally got him to leave the room and go to the elevators.
He was so nice on our short elevator ride.
When it hit the ground floor, he tousled my hair and walked off with his team.”
u/GoldenGrlz
23.
He introduced himself to everyone.
I told him he was a big reason I work in film today.
It was so chill.
I never got the selfie because he was working all day, but honestly, it didn’t matter.
Such a leader on set, and so chill.
What a legend.”
u/banananuttttt
24.
Im happy now with my family, but that was probably my most braggable moment."
u/DavesWifey6969
25.
“I met Paul Newman at a deli in my hometown.
I was a teenager, and he was filming a movie in my neighborhood.
My grandmother spotted him going into the deli as we were driving by.
She insisted we go in and meet him.
I have to say, he was very gracious about it, and his eyes were unbelievably blue.
I remember those eyes more than anything.”
u/thatsMRcurmudgeon2u
26.
“I met Ed Sheeran way back in the day, probably around 2015.
I won tickets to a small pre-concert before his big show in the city.
I want to sign it for her.’
Just a really genuine, down-to-earth guy.”
u/itsbriannahere
27.Finally: “Henry Winkler.
He was seated next to me at a restaurant in Hollywood a few weeks ago.
He said hello, and I was speechless because he looks exactly like my late father.
They met at an event in LA in the late ’70s or early ’80s.
They were seated next to each other, and everyone said they looked like twins.”
u/Famous_Attention5861
Who’s the most famous person you’ve ever met?
What were they like?
Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.
