30 Times Famous People Decided To Teach Fans A Lesson About Human Decency

Actress Sophia Bush made a clear plea to her fans: respect personal boundaries! After a run-in at a DNC event, she reminded everyone to get consent before touching others and treat celebrities like, well, people - not just their on-screen personas.

Anthony Mackie shared his perspective on fan behavior during The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtable Talks. He stated that people often tell him, "This is what you signed up for," when dealing with overzealous fans, but he disagrees. "That's like telling a girl that because she put on a cute dress and went to a bar, she signed up for me to harass her all night," he said. Mackie emphasized the importance of respecting boundaries, saying, "In this day and age, we've learned that we have to respect everyone's 'no.'"

Actress Anne Hathaway politely set boundaries with a group of fans outside a 2022 Valentino fashion show, explaining that she couldn't take photos or sign autographs for everyone due to the large crowd. Instead, she offered to wave for photos, allowing fans to capture a moment without compromising her own needs. Hathaway thanked the fans for their understanding.

Actress Emma Watson has revealed that she no longer takes selfies with fans in public due to safety concerns. "If someone takes a photograph of me and posts it, within two seconds they've created a marker of exactly where I am within 10 meters," she explained in a 2017 interview with Vanity Fair. Watson will often offer to answer fans' questions instead.

Jennifer Lawrence admits she becomes "a huge a*****e" in public as a defense mechanism against unwanted attention, particularly selfie requests. In a recent Actors on Actors interview for Variety, Lawrence described how she proactively rejects fans approaching her table, asserting her need to protect her personal space.

Taylor Swift is expressing concern for the safety of her dancers, requesting that fans refrain from throwing objects on stage. The singer has reminded concertgoers to uphold clear boundaries. "It really freaks me out when stuff gets thrown on the stage because…a dancer can trip on it," Swift said on the clip seen on X.

In 2018, Jennifer Garner requested space from photographers as she helped her then-estranged husband, Ben Affleck, check back into rehab, reported The Metro. As she left his Pacific Palisades home, she politely asked the paparazzi to give them some distance, saying, "Can I ask you guys a favour? Just out of respect, can you give some space? Would you please? Just right now, just give us a minute." She briefly confirmed that Ben was okay before returning to the home and driving off with him.

Tired of being photographed mid-bite, Lili Reinhart addressed the paparazzi directly in a tweet, reminding everyone that she's a person, not just "Betty Cooper," and politely stated they are not entitled to her.

Moments before her Bonnaroo performance, Björk posted a sign requesting that attendees refrain from taking photographs or recording video. The sign stated that doing so is distracting to her and further encouraged audience members to "enjoy being part of the performance and not preoccupied with recording it."

Justin Bieber just wants to chill at home without the paparazzi stakeout! He took to Instagram to call out those who wait outside his apartment to gawk and snap photos, reminding them that his residence is not a tourist attraction but a private home.

After alleged social media drama with Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez posted on her Instagram Story, "Hailey Bieber reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity." She then asked fans to "stop" the "hate."

When she asked him to stop, he replied, "No it's America and we paid for you." Schumer wrote that she would no longer take pictures with people because of this incident. In a follow-up post, she clarified that she would still take pictures with "nice people when I choose to," but emphasized, "I don't owe you anything. So don't take if I say no."

"I refuse to apologize for growing up!" The Stranger Things star took to Instagram and called out "bullying" journalism dissecting her face and body, urging for a shift from criticism to support for young women. Brown's powerful statement highlights the intense scrutiny young stars face in the public eye.

In since-deleted 2023 tweets, she explained that "the money you pay for a theatre/concert ticket does not mean all-access. You pay for that performer's art, and that's where it stops." However, she praised fans who wait at the stage door, saying they have been "incredibly kind," which makes her enthusiastic to greet and talk to them.

He later explained his actions in a since-deleted tweet, translated by the LA Times, stating that while he values interactions with fans who approach him respectfully, he considers it "a lack of respect" when someone shoves a phone in his face. As he put it, those who greet him genuinely will receive his "attention and respect," but others will be treated accordingly

Billie Eilish claps back at Taylor Swift fans and media outlets after the performer's "wasteful packaging" comment on the music industry went viral: "So it would be so awesome if people would stop putting words into my mouth." Eilish's environmental comments about the vinyl packaging of artists have had fans in a fury.

Annoyed by "baseless accusations" and outright death threats targeted at his friends, Sprouse made a formal statement reminding his fans this behavior is unacceptable.

After Comic-Con in Belfast, Valorie Curry has opened up about feeling uncomfortable with some fans due to demands inspired by her character, Firecracker, on The Boys. "I know people saw a character that I played do some pretty extreme things on The Boys and...I don't care if you're in costume. I don't care if you're in character. It's not okay, and it's not funny to demand those things from me in person at my booth," she said on Instagram. While she enjoys fan interactions, this type of behavior makes it difficult for her to attend conventions as an actor.

Emilia Clarke now prefers signing autographs to taking selfies with fans after a distressing airport encounter where, while experiencing a panic attack, a fan requested a photo. Clarke, who calls fan interactions "truthful human-to-human things" when she signs autographs, noted the airport interaction led her to re-evaluate how to navigate fame while protecting her well-being.

Dua Lipa was recently seen politely declining a fan's request for a photo while out with her boyfriend, Callum Turner. In a very polite way she refused the request, allowing her to maintain a private moment with her partner. The interaction, captured on video, has been praised by fans and followers, who see it as a positive example of setting boundaries and prioritizing personal time, even in the public eye.

Keke Palmer took to X to explain an incident where she was filmed without her consent after declining a photo request three times. Palmer emphasized that "no means no," even for celebrities, and highlighted the importance of respecting personal boundaries in public interactions.

Davidson, who has been open about his struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder and suicidal ideation, shared a post about the hate he's received despite trying to raise awareness about mental illness. Grande showed her support by reposting his message on her Instagram Stories, adding a plea to her fans to be kinder online, saying "you truly don't know what anybody is experiencing ever."

Singer Chappell Roan is speaking out against fan behavior that crosses boundaries, asking fans to consider if they would treat a stranger on the street with the same level of entitlement. In a series of TikTok videos, Roan emphasizes that just because she's a celebrity, it doesn't mean she's okay with harassment, stalking, or a***ive behavior. She's taking a stand for her right to say no to "creepy behavior" and set boundaries with her fans.

"It's time to restore the boundary, be blessed." Fed up with entitled fans disrespecting her creative process, SZA announces a new era of distance, refusing to provide constant updates and explanations. Her decision highlights the growing tension between artists and fan expectations in the digital age.

In a Twitter thread from February 2022, she explained, " They’re part of our reality, I have mine on me all the time, and I’m not against taking photos at shows (Though please no flash lol)." However, Mitski also expressed that watching people film entire songs or sets makes her feel "as though we are not here together." She hopes to create a more shared experience, asking fans to be present and share the moment with her, rather than viewing it as content to be captured.