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Many people agree that it’s awful to meet a celebrity you look up to and realize they are horrible. We’ve all read about or even met the meanest celebrities in real life who are rude to everyone and full of themselves despite trying to look nice in the media.
Rephrasing Charles Bukowski’s words, though some A and even B-list celebrities might seem like the worst people on earth, we should feel sorry for them. After countless roles on screen, these stars might not even know who they are anymore. That may hold some truth, but acting out is still no valid excuse.
Fortunately, many people have had the opportunity to meet some of the nicest celebrities in real life. These encounters prove that many famous people are really nice and treat those around them with respect. People appreciate meeting celebrities who are nice in real life and are eager to share stories of these encounters. It is truly refreshing to find out that so many famous people deserve the title of the nicest celebrities, especially after all the sad stories we hear online.
Scroll below to read a list of stories compiled by Bored Panda about actors, singers, and other famous people who are the nicest celebrities and just as real as we are. Check the stories about Jim Carrey refilling someone’s gas tank, Bryan Cranston reenacting his Heisenberg role for a devoted fan, and the many instances Bill Murray was, well, Bill Murray. Also, please share your stories of meeting the nicest and meanest celebrities in real life!
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#1
Robin Williams
"I was jogging at the San Francisco Marina back in 1988 I think it was and I saw Robin Williams sitting in the side of his van just chillin'. I said, "How you doin' Mr. Williams?" He said, "I'm doing great, you running from the cops?" I laughed and stopped to chat with him for about 5 minutes. He was absolutely delightful. Such a fond memory. I wept when I heard he died."
varwenea 7 years ago
Rebekah, I know, right?!? My eyes get damp just looking at a picture of him sometimes, like now.
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Melissa Gwyther 7 years ago
I met Robin Williams in the video game section of a Best Buy in Phoenix. Him and his son were so nice. He said he’d sign a copy of Dead Poet Society for me IF I didn’t point him out to anyone. He really was so cool!
Aaron Kara 7 years ago
Like the great man said, its the saddest people that try their hardest to make us happy, because they know what it's like to feel worthless and dont want others to feel that way
Marnee DeRider 7 years ago
You are saying that assuming he killed himself because he was hiding deep depression. He killed himself because he had Lewey Body dementia due to Parkinsons. My Dad had it. It can come on very quickly. It was as if my Dad had gone crazy (hallucinating, in and out of lucidness). More like Delirium than dementia. My Dad eventually forgot how to walk and swallow, all in 2 months. It would have been a blessing for him if my Dad had died 2 months earlier. It tore my heart out seeing him laying on the floor, speaking giberish, with his legs moving like he was walking because he didn't realize he wasn't actually on his feet.
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Marnee DeRider 7 years ago
Sigh. He had Lewey Body dementia. After the autopsy, the doctor said it was the worst he'd ever seen.
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Eric Robinson 7 years ago
I met Robin Williams at the Tour de France back in 2004 in Paris, I mentioned that I loved Death to Smoochy, laughing, he says "Oh thank you, I think you were the only one!"
Colin Mochrie At Its Finest 7 years ago
Wouldnt doubt(fire...haha) it. I used to live near him and saw him out jogging himself once. I saw a scene from Mrs Doubtfire be filmed, 2too. Once he was jogging and bought lemonade from my brother at my door step. I was 8 yrs old, inside, was a fan and my brother didnt come get me. Said he was super nice.
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#2
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks at Best Buy. He was in line in front of me with a cart full, all by himself. I was only buying a bottle of water because they didn’t have what I was looking for. I just blurted out” Forest Gump is my favorite movie” like a creep, and he turned around, and said “that was my favorite movie to make! I’m glad you love it.” He then chatted with me while about movies as we stood in line. When it was his turn to check out while they were ringing up his stuff he said “oh let me get that water for you” and paid for my water. He kept talking to me and then we walked out and he said “nice talking to you! You’re a very nice young lady and always remember... life is like a box of chocolates.. you never know what your gonna get” in his Forest Gump voice. IT WAS THE BEST THING EVER.
Stephanie Brown 7 years ago
It's an automatic watch for me whenever I see it on TV. And I still cry at "Is he smart or is he..." It's timeless.
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Rich Auntie Skeleton 7 years ago
I was having lunch at the W hotel in DC, where I live, and hit him with the door as I was leaving. It was an accident and I didn't notice who it was. When I did notice, i was like "OH MY GOD!" and stared "I'm so sorry!" He smiled at me and was like "It's OK, you know nobody's gonna believe you, right?" I said "no." and pouted, then he laughed. He was VERY nice about it and went about his business. Super down to earth guy.
Nina S 7 years ago
I wonder if anyone's experienced Tom Hanks being rude, it would be like meeting some mythical creature
Lars Lasersson 7 years ago
Yeah, from what I've read/heard this guy is exceptionally down to earth when it comes to meeting fans. Admirable, for sure!
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Andrew Moore 7 years ago
when I was little my dad told me Forrest Gump was a documentary and I believed him for 12 years
Miss Cris 7 years ago
My fav film of him was "joe against the vocan" (?). I liked him when he did soft comedies...
Laugh Fan 7 years ago
GASP!!! Lies down for a few hours to recover from the shock...
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Diane Serpa 7 years ago
I love him. I want to hang out with him in a typewriter store and talk about Star Trek.
#3
Jim Carrey
"Jim Carrey gave me a ride to the gas station after my car ran out of gas in Bel Aire. I told him I was a huge fan of Ace Ventura and I could mimic his laugh from the movie. Then we both had our heads out the window cackling away. He bought my gas and drove me back to my car. One of the greatest moments in my life."
Agnes Jekyll 7 years ago
he seems like a very nice man, not just from this but from interviews, not to mention his anti-trump art
Patti 7 years ago
I love him too. I hope he finds peace, love and happiness. I just watched dumb and dumber last night, so funny
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Curious Cat 7 years ago
i want to hear all the crappy stories where Celebrities yell at us common folk! :)
#4
Patrick Stewart
"My sister was waiting tables in NYC, and ended up serving Patrick Stewart. She didn't want to bother him, so she just did her job, but at the end of the night she told him how much she had enjoyed seeing him in a production of Hamlet that year (2008), and that she hoped he was planning to do more theater in the US.
My sister was prepared to leave it at that, but apparently, he was so thrilled at someone who wanted to talk about his theater work (as opposed to Star Trek), that he ended up talking to my sister for a while about his experiences on stage. Just a really nice guy who loves acting."
Lynne Lyon 7 years ago
I was saw Sr. Patrick at a museum cafe in LA where I was vacationing. After much hesitation, I mustered the courage to ask for his autograph. He said, "Not today, I'm on holiday." :-(
Elicio Ember 7 years ago
Don`t take it personally. Imagine how many times they are asked for autographs or selfies. Famos people also have bad days or feel tired of dealing with public attention. Thats why I think if you meet someone you admire you better just give..a compliment, a comment on their work, than ask...for an autograph, selfie, etc.
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Carol Taylor 7 years ago
l got to meet/converse with him when he was in Melbourne filming the mini series Moby D**k..l was one of the crew of a tall ship The Alma Doepel and we were training the cast for the week prior to filming which of coarse meant l also got to meet/chat with the rest of the cast daily..one of those days Mr Stewart came on board to enjoy a day of sailing round Port Phillip Bay and to see how his fellow cast members were learning their stuff..whilst on helm duty he came down aft and l got to chat with him all to myself..now I'm a Trekkie but l did not want to scare him off so we chatted about the ship and other things, anything but Star Trek..LOVED IT..
gellert gridlewald 3 years ago
yes, I know nothing about movies but that's the guy in the wheelchair in wolverine?
Laura Pantazis 6 years ago
One of my greatest regrets is not seeing him in Othello when it was in DC. I didn't realize he was in it until the show had ended.
Lizanne Whitlow 7 years ago
I just binged the BBC's "I, Claudius" and Patrick plays a young virile Sejanus. What a hunk!
Emily Aldan 7 years ago
I always regretted missing him in Othello when it was in DC. Had I known about it when it was going on, I would have gone in a heart beat.
What to Do When Meeting Celebrities
Kindness and politeness go both ways. While being tired of constant attention and lack of privacy don’t justify rude behavior, we should never forget that celebrities are also humans and treat them accordingly. If you’re itching to come up and strike up a conversation or just ask for a picture, make sure the situation calls for it. Don’t be pushy or rude because even the nicest celebrities may snap when encountering inappropriate behavior.
#5
Robin Williams
"When I was younger, my grandmother and I ran into Robin Williams eating alone in a Whole Foods. We approached him and introduced ourselves and he immediately cleared a space for us to sit and chat with him. I was pretty young at the time, so he spent most of the time trying to make me laugh by doing voices. I may have been too young to truly appreciate it at the time, but looking back I can easily say it's one of the greatest moments of my life and Robin has always had a special spot in my heart because of it."
Rich Auntie Skeleton 7 years ago
This is two Robin Williams stories now. We truly lost a legend. :(
Christina Sersif 7 years ago
it's amazing how he seemed always happy and ready to make others laugh, but to be struggling all on the inside. Depression doesn't have a face, it can be the person you perceive to be happiest even.
Lars Lasersson 7 years ago
Well said. I have always loved Robin Williams's comedy. Upon reaching my 30's I ended up in group therapy, with the theme "a therapy group for people recovering from depression" and the first thing the therapist said was "look around you, look at each other... what do you see? that's right, depression _does not show_ to the outside in most cases".
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Patty Lloyd 7 years ago
I believe you when you say he was a VERY nice man, we lost a legend when he died
Agerrle Isnowon 7 years ago
I can't even finish reading this f*****g article because I'm goddamn sobbing now.
#6
Bruce Willis
"Bruce Willis told me that I have "some pretty cool spiderman skills"
I was in walmart and there was somethng that i needed on the top shelf and near the back. at the time i was only 5foot (im a bit taller now). and so I scaled up the shelf and over to the side to get the food item that i needed. When i got down i noticed this guy watching me, and i realized it was Bruce Willis. and he complimented my shelf climbing."
#7
Steve Zahn
"Steve Zahn lives in my city and frequents the gas station I work at. One day he helped a man push his truck onto our lot and then gave the guy a twenty for gas. He talks to everyone like he's known them forever, drives a big pick-up truck, and he's always smiling.
Another story about him- one day while driving home my mom stopped to help an old man who had fallen out of his wheelchair at the end of his driveway. She's tiny and was struggling. Steve pulls up, hops out of his truck, helps her, they high-five, and he gets back in his truck and leaves.
I like to think Steve Zahn is just cruising around all day looking for people to help."
Andrew Keane 7 years ago
He always plays such naturally likeable character. I guess he works with what he knows.
Joaquin Kautyian 5 years ago
I hated him in Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but he is such a good and underrated actor ;)
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Katy Cocker 4 years ago
I think that very kind. a lot of actors, a it sounds, do treat people well. I think that we should all take note.
Russell Draper 6 years ago
My husband was an assistant manager at the Lowe’s in our town. Steve Zahn came in all the time. He was always so nice and friendly and always spoke to my husband if he happened to be working that day.
Paul Hutton 7 years ago
hey if you don't need to work driving around looking to help is a great way to live
Coreen Kerr 7 years ago
It's really nice to hear something good about a celebrity instead of all the trash talk about how uppity they are. Take care
#8
Paul And Linda McCartney
"Paul and Linda McCartney once came into a restaurant I was hostess at. I greeted him and his wife, led them to their reserved table, said my lines and left. When they were leaving he leaned towards me and thanked me for treating him like a normal person.
He knew I knew who he was because Linda had said that she loved my necklace. It was a yellow submarine from the Beatles album."
Rick Fitz 7 years ago
Treating celebrities like normal people is generally what they want, and they do genuinely appreciate it. Unless you have a last name that starts with K or J!
Daria B 7 years ago
This is totally relatable to anyone who looks different too. As a Caucasian in Korea, my fellow internationals and I always feel great anytime someone just treats as as people equal to them. (without the english language attempts, compliments about Korean language skills, patronising comments, or just generally rude behaviour)
Lars Lasersson 7 years ago
Daria B, I'm a fan of yours for a long time (I used to comment on your comments with another nick name) and this comment gets my full compassion. People talk about racism and there's good reason for that. But there's also a milder version where people just make you feel like a foreigner or an outsider in regular everyday situations, and I know that all too well.
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Coreen Kerr 7 years ago
They must have been so grateful to treated like "normal" people for a change. Good on your part. Take care
Susan Callihan 7 years ago
A loooong time ago I was at a Benihana in Santa Monica when Robert and Natalie Wagner came in with their kids. A couple of ladies at our table got all atwitter about it and went to ask for their autographs. The Wagner's gracefully complied, then quietly got up and left before ordering. Celebrities deserve an evening out with family without being bothered.
#9
Bryan Cranston
"Met Bryan Cranston once at the bellagio whilst on holiday in Vegas.... I was a bit fanboyish and blurted..."omg its Heisenberg!"... almost immediately his facial expression went angry... and he walked straight up to me and actually muttered "How dare you call me out like that...if people knew who I was, I wouldn't be in this business... next time you call me out like that be ready for a barrel"... then he smiled and starting laughing and we ended up talking for about 10mins or so about BB.... gave me an autograph.. i was so happy... asked him if he wanted to join a few of us for a drink but he politely declined as he was waiting for his mrs and daughter... cool guy!"
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
Good lord! If he had done/said that to me, I think I would have died on the spot! *L*
#10
Hayden Christensen
"Hayden Christensen. he came up to my bar. Nice guy really. I acted like I didn't know who he was, and when I gave him his beer I said "May the Force be with you, Ani." and he smiled and said "And also with you". Then he left a huge tip. :) Made my year."
Blue r 7 years ago
That happens when you don't act well. And half of the discredit should go to the filmmakers who made him do such horrible work.
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Thomas Inns 6 years ago
My friend met him at london comic-con this year, really nice guy apparently.
Thomas Inns 6 years ago
My friend met him at london comic-con this year. Really nice guy apparently.
Lizanne Whitlow 7 years ago
Watch him in "Shattered Glass." True story. Peter Sarsgaard go toe to toe.
#11
Renee Zellweger
"Renee Zellweger - I served her once when I was honestly having a really shitty day. She had 3 kids in tow, dressed in yoga pants and a tshirt.. nothing about her screamed celebrity and I was focused on other stuff. I messed up twice on her order and she honestly couldn't have been nicer about it "Oh no problem, just bring it when you can, etc etc" Still went out of her way to make small talk.. I only found out who she was when I went to run her credit card and it said "R K Zellweger". Kids all thanked me after the meal and she gave me a hug on the way out and an amazing tip for subpar service. It was a total dream"
Monika Soffronow 7 years ago
What was subpar service for you was complete freedom of being in the spotlight for her. It can't be easy to always be recognized.
Vicky Zar 7 years ago
At least she looks like a normal beautiful person, not like some science experiment gone wrong. I'm sorry but Meg Ryan did a bad job of it. Much worse then Rene.
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Tim Burton
"I went to a signing by Tim Burton. The line for him was out the building and around the corner. Everyone was being told that Tim wasn't going to be able to see everyone. I was lucky, I was near the front. We were also told that we could only get an autograph and picture then had to move on.
Tim was amazingly nice, and constantly had to be reminded not to shake people's hands and talk with them because he had limited time. He also ended up being late for a private showing of one of his movies (I can't remember which one). He was late because he made sure he saw every single person in line.
He was just overall a kind and humble man and very sweet. He even looked over my aspiring animator friend's portfolio and gave her his email, asking her to send him her progress as she improved. A truly great guy."
Kalynda Haaf 6 years ago
He did the same at a screening I went to, too! Such a nice guy. I was hardly able to say a word to him I was so nervous. He liked my drawing and so in return made a little jack for me! <3
#13
Adam Sandler
My grandma met Adam Sandler in an elevator in Mexico. She didn’t speak English but Adam was kind enough to try and speak Spanish with her. She was delighted, she loves his movies.
Lars Lasersson 7 years ago
That's good to know. Maybe now I'll be able to see some of his movies? ;)
Load More Replies... Rachelle 7 years ago
Interesting... when my friend met him back in his Happy Gilmore days he was a total d-bag. Maybe just having a bad day?
Trisha Dragon 7 years ago
I suspect it takes a while to learn to deal with the enormity of fame. I mean there is famous and then there is super famous can't hide can't do ANYTHING ANYWHERE without somebody up your hind end fame. It's gotta make you crazy to be trapped like that.
Load More Replies... Freya grant 2 years ago
I only like the movie happy gilmore. But I think adam is really nice maybe a bit overrated but still a amazing legend
katie petkiewich 7 years ago
I've worked on set with him and he takes the time to thank every background actor. Introduces to cast members that are out "learned David Spade is shy". He took 45 minutes to express his appreciation to us. Found out our 2nd meal didn't come and got it on top of paying an extra or making sure 2nd meal stopped was paid to background.
Trisha Dragon 7 years ago
But his good ones are exceptional. Spanglish is a favorite. Stupid thing posted before I was done.
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Bill Murray
"Bill Murray and his son came into an inuit art gallery (Eskimo on Madison). The owner and I were the only ones there. Then a UPS delivery person came in and freaked out about seeing Bill Murray on her birthday. Murray had his son pick up her feet and he picked her up under her shoulders and they rocked her back and forth while Murray crooned "happy birthday... to yooooou."
After that, I chatted with him a bit and he was super nice."
Amazon QT 7 years ago
😆😆😆 I have to LOL at that, but say that’s a spot on comment, Naomi!
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Freya grant 2 years ago
I watched ground hog day yesturday I havent watched it in ages it's even better then I remembered one of my fave movies now:)
Ryan Chrzanowski 4 years ago
But he strikes me as one of those people you just have to catch at the right time or it may not go well
David Ross 7 years ago
I met him at a St Paul Saints baseball game. He was gracious and we chatted baseball and he was just a great guy to have hung out with in the food line. I said to him, great talking to him, and not just about movies (I didn't mention them.) I said but we are here for baseball. He smiled, nodded and said, 'Absolutely'. He signed my program and we shook hands. Clapping me on the shoulder, he said; ' Have a fantastic day. I enjoyed this.' He's the best.
#15
Marilyn Manson
"I met Marilyn Manson (emo 16-year-old me's hero) and he let me pet his cat while I freaked out about getting to meet him. He's nowhere near as scary in person as his persona or stage character. He's actually very sweet and somewhat shy. He really didn't know how to handle a young girl absolutely bawling tears of joy just from his presence, haha. He also picked up my sister for a picture because we couldn't get both him (roughly 6'2") and my sister (roughly 4"10") together in frame.
Overall he's a really chill guy!"
Monty Is Fiennes 7 years ago
Met him in Sydney way back, always liked him and was ultra stoked to find he was just as thoughtful, articulate and refreshing in person. Even though I was so excited, played it cool and was rewarded with an easy conversation. Saw him a number of times over that party weekend and often he would come over to ask whether the club was any good or too hot etc., small talk. Felt stoked he felt comfortable with my friend and I. Happy memories.....
Gema Astbury 7 years ago
I love love love love him and sadly have yet to meet him. It really is my dream though
Ambrocious 7 years ago
Can we just talk about the beginning of this story in which she was petting his cat? Was she in his neighborhood and passed him on his front porch? Do they have the same vet? Does he just walk around public with a cat? I just want to know about this cat...
Meowton Mewsk 7 years ago
People who have to try as hard as he does to be edgy are usually too nice to really pull it off. He’s so nice that he’s unconvincing as a demonic dude.
Daniel Dougan 4 years ago
He's a monster and has since been charged with assault. There are also accusations of things that are far worse, particularly by women who have been involved with him.
Coreen Kerr 7 years ago
Thanks for letting us know that he is normal person just like the rest of us. Take care.
#16
John Mayer
"In 2002 I won a radio contest to see John Mayer play in NYC. Since Im an artist, I made a painting of him in the hopes I might get him to sign it. After the small show, people line up to take pics with him. When I get up to him, he is genuinely nice and immediately starts signing it when his manager comes over and says "No autographs, just pictures!" And John goes, "Dude. She fuckin painted shit" and he finished signing it."
Jhoa 7 years ago
It's his job to manage. As far as I know, celebroty appearences are pretty tough to handle. Perhaps it wasn't too kind of him to interfere, but that's his job. I can well imagine that people get carried away; trying to pay attention to everyone. It's not wrong to have someone these to remind you of the schedule.
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Coreen Kerr 7 years ago
And here I thought he'd be a butthead cuz of his legendary dating thanks for clearing that up. Take care
Morti 7 years ago
unfortunately i thought the stories of him being a DB were undoubtedly true but glad to see this story about him :)
Load More Replies... Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
So happy to hear he was so cool with you. I've always thought he might be a bit of a diva but am elated to be wrong!
Luis Rodriguez 5 years ago
Managers are more full of themselves than the actual celebrities. That's a fact. John is a real class act.
#17
Barack Obama
"Barack Obama. Back when he was a huge underdog in the 2008 election, he came to my city for a town hall meeting. Showed genuine interest in people's concerns and shook hands with everyone he could. Class act."
Meowton Mewsk 7 years ago
Same. Obama was a decent B level president but I’m not a big fan of his, but at least he’s smart enough to hold conversation with logic and reason. I wouldn’t bother attempting to talk to or be around Donny. Waste of time.
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Janice Humbertson 7 years ago
Met him when he visited the prison where I worked, genuinely nice guy, even as President. He ensured that the "short girl" got a front row pic with him.
Coreen Kerr 7 years ago
Betcha most Americans wish he was still President instead of the twithead you have now. Take care
#18
Margot Robbie
"Margot Robbie. I work at a restaurant in NYC, first time I served here I treated her like a normal person, didn't acknowledge that she was famous or anything like that although she is probably my number one crush of all time. I was really nervous to even talk to her to be quiet honest. Her and her boyfriend were EXTREMELY personable we talked about the rangers for a bit and kind of chit chatted. She paid the bill, left a very generous tip and told me I created an outstanding dining experience and asked if they could talk to my manager. One of the biggest compliment boosts of my life. They come back and I wait on them often, I would nearly consider us friends now as we are on a first name basis."
Purplish Hat 7 years ago
I've "met" her, she is great. Us Antipodeans, you can't get any better! Yes, I will point out that Canadians and Kiwis have been neck and neck in the nicest people polls for years :)
#19
Ron Perlman
"Drunk Ron Perlman gave me a hug and took a picture with me outside of an In N Out in LA. He shuffled past me, and I turned to him and said "Hey, are you Ron Perlman? I loved City of Lost Children!" and he replied "...what? Ron Perlman? Yeah, I'm Ron Perlman...Yeahhhh, I AM Ron Perlman!" and we exchanged the aforementioned hug. Nice guy!"
Naomi Armitage 7 years ago
True Story: 2012. Ron Perlman visits 6-year-old leukemia patient in FULL Hellboy costume. The makeup is a 4-hour process alone. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/ron-perlman-make-wish-hellboy-346196
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
Hellboy! One of my all-time favorite movies that he has done. 1 and 2 of course! Hope he does a 3rd! I bet he would be a blast to party will too!
Rebecah Ozuna 7 years ago
Loved him every role he made. Had a crush on him with his Vincent on Beauty and the Beast's Series.
#20
Adam Sandler
Met Adam Sandler once in a restaurant in NYC. We were out to dinner for a friend's bachelor party, a group of about a dozen guys. Adam stopped by our table and said congrats to the groom-to-be and asked some genuine questions about where we were all from and what we do. He then took a few moments to tell us that he had seen us earlier having fun and laughing together and about how important that is in life, being with friends and laughing and enjoying our time together. Kinda sounds cheesy now but in the moment it was very sincere and meant a lot to us. Overall it was maybe a 5-10 minute interaction but something none of us will ever forget
Ruth Hempsey 7 years ago
Robin Williams was suffering from a brain illness akin to Alzheimer's, but with even more symptoms such as actual hallucinations, and more. He was devastated at losing his abilities, not just depression from nowhere. He had a good reason for being emotionally flayed. The idea that comedians are often depressed is not without substance but no reason to think that Sandler was having an episode during this encounter. He just thought it was nice seeing people having a good time.
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
What the what?! You lost me here. Isnt this about Sandler, not Williams?
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SeventyNeves77 7 years ago
I think that what TentacledBerry is pointing out, is that it's important to recognize the small things about other people and what mental health etc they might be experiencing... depression is deceiving to those receiving... more often than not, it's always the "happiest" that are the saddest (not always). Going off of what Robin Williams encounters were like (and MANY other comedians, actors, artists, everyday people!), it's tragic to see his loneliness through his unspoken words, and we only NOW see those tragic unspoken words and actions because he's already gone... Why not try to become aware of it, see it, and acknowledge it when that person is alive? Even if you're wrong, are you losing or hurting them by reaching out because you're concerned and care?? And more often than not, it's those that are hurting that recognize others hurting as well... be careful with what you say and how you react. You might confirm someone's worst fear -that no one cares-
Jari Väisänen 6 years ago
From what I've heard from his movie productions, this is exactly what I would expect from him.
CV 7 years ago
Why don't we think like that, he was glad to see them happy and wanted them to keep on doing this! Why sudden a judgement came in the picture where a celebrity says something good about life and having fun just turned into depression. Get a life!
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Mark Hamill
"Mark Hamill. This was at Celebration (a Star Wars convention) and my boyfriend paid for his autograph, but he called me "sssssmokin". I got hit on by Luke Skywalker. Sniffles I'll never forget you.
Seriously, though, he is just lovely."
Nicklas Linder 7 years ago
I was at the same Celebration! Didn't meet Mark, but did get glittered by Carrie Fisher. She even asked me to go around the table, (to the protest of her agent who there isn't time. "There's always time for glitter!" Carrie said) so she could reach up to the top of my head. She laid her hand there. Didn't wash my hair for a week... It was devastating to hear about her passing away. 😢
Joe Sterne 6 years ago
This is a weird photo to use...why show him with a poorly photoshopped white power symbol?
#22
Stephen Colbert
"Stephen Colbert. I asked him if he could take a picture, and he took my camera and snapped a photo of a tree. I got my photo with him only after he offered to take a picture of just me. Incredibly funny guy!"
ChickyChicky 7 years ago
He is an incredible person. Google his testimony to Congress regarding immigrant farm workers.
Purplish Hat 7 years ago
Hahaha! That's brilliant. He took the p**s out of our Prime Minister, pretty sure our whole NZ country laughed along. He did it in such great humour
#23
Robin Williams
"Saw Robin Williams at an ice cream shop. I was on vacation. I got my ice cream and went outside to eat, and then he came out with his and actually sat down at my table. We talked for a solid 45mins. Best day of my life"
Lars Lasersson 7 years ago
To me this story is a part of the great mystery of depression. Depression is said to be the contradiction between the life you actually live and the life that could actually make you happy. Perhaps connecting to a random stranger for 45 minutes was one of his good moments, a situation where he didn't have to play a role? A situation where he actually felt a connection to another person? I sure hope it was, and just like with other people with depression, I somehow wish I could have helped him. Heart breaking stuff.
Freya grant 2 years ago
I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up alone its not its to end up with people who make you feel alone -robin
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
I agree with you these Lars. I read he felt he HAD to be entertaining all the time so I think that doing normal things was a huge relief for him. Another one gone too soon.
Thomas Turnbull 7 years ago
What a much missed lovely guy he was. Always nice to everybody. So sad he did not get the help when he needed it.
#24
Natalie Portman
"Natalie Portman. I was working with ABC as part of the interview team years ago (before The Phantom Menace even came out).
I was talking with her for a while when she casually mentions that she is going to be in the new Star Wars film.
Being 17 and huge nerd, at first I just thought she was fucking with me.
But then she said, "Yeah, I guess I'm Luke and Leia's mom." and laughed.
I was so dumbfounded I actually said, "Take me with you."
"To where?"
"To the Star Wars."
She laughed and it was the greatest feeling in the world."
Scott Rackley 3 years ago
Every time she walks in a room, there's a 98% chance she's the smartest person in the room
#25
Richard Gere
"Years ago, when Richard Gere was dating Cindy Crawford, my wife was doing some shitty grunt work many aspiring models did at the time, handing out some flyers on the streets of Chicago. The wind whips up, blows all the the flyers out of her hands, as she's struggling to pick them all up, this dude (Richard Gere) runs over to help her out. When they get them all off the ground, he hands a stack to her and says "Don't worry, it gets better" then smiles this warm, charming-ass smile and goes on his way."
Thomas Turnbull 7 years ago
if it wasn't for that second comma Cindy crawford could have been your wife.
#26
Vanilla Ice
"Vanilla Ice. He was doing one of those '90s Nostalgia' college campus tours in the UK back in 2005/6 and being a genuine fan of his, I went along to the show in Glasgow. The show itself was great, he played a lot of his harder and heavier material that I'm a fan of but 99% of the crowd just wanted to hear Ice Ice Baby. When he eventually played it at the end, it was the updated, modernised version of it...the crowd didn't seem that taken by it.
After the show he was signing stuff. Mostly just flyers or people's bodies etc. I gave him my copy of his Hard To Swallow CD which caused him to double take. I told him I'm a big fan of his rap-metal material and he reacted with genuine happiness. He told the bouncer to let me and my girlfriend into his VIP spot and told us we could drink what we wanted while he finished signing stuff.
He joined us some time later and I spent the night partying away with him and hearing lots of stories, some funny, some pretty messed up about the record industry. Then we went to a nearby Casino where he proceeded to happily drop hundreds onto the roulette table.
An experience I'll never forget, he was very humble and we genuinely enjoyed each other's company. The guy knows the world views him as a parody, and he made peace with it. He released the rap-metal albums knowing they weren't going to go far, but done it for himself and regrets nothing."
sunnyrei82 7 years ago
WOW! this is one of my fave stories so far. I imagine how hard it must be for some celebrities to be remembered just for one record or character from a movie. So I can imagine how great it was for him to meet someone who gets him and understands how important it was for him that album.
Pamela 7 years ago
Glad you had a good experience. He came into a pottery studio I was working at and yelled at me when I told him his total bill, had me read each item aloud and threw his card at me like I was a peasant. I didn't mention him being ice ice or the fact that he was there with another woman who was not his wife at the time. This was 2010. Left a bad taste in my mouth.
#27
David Bowie
"Warning: David Bowie Story.
Years ago I was working backstage at a theatre in NYC. We were hosting a ballet company that was doing their annual holiday time money grab. This particular year it was a production of the Nutcracker aimed at children. Word travelled quickly that David Bowie was in the audience with his wife and kids. The organizer of the ballet passed them a message through the ushers that asked them to stay after to meet the dancers and take pictures.
When the time came to collect David Bowie from the audience and usher him backstage, I was somehow nominated and as a huge Bowie fan, I was star-struck and panicked. I quickly devised a plan wherein I would greet Freaking David Freaking Bowie and walk him quickly to the backstage entrance, say "right through here, sir", and duck into a nearby restroom. Getting to the stage from that particular door was a bit of a labyrinth (ha) but the thought of trying to keep it together while walking them the all the way to the stage was just too much.
All goes according to plan until I go to enter the restroom. David Bowie pivots and says "Oh, is that the restroom?" Whatever happened next was a total blur, but the next thing I know I am alone in a small restroom (two urinals and a stall) with David Bowie. Me and Bowie. Pissing in tandem.
You know how sometimes your brain throws out the most bizarre thoughts in the the most awkward situations in order to make you laugh? All I could think of was "I wonder if he's spinning his testicles like those metal balls in Labyrinth..."
I remained frozen, eyes forward, unflinching, dick in hand as David Bowie flushed, washed his hands and exited. That was my uncomfortable brush with greatness. RIP, Bowie. We love you."
Naomi Armitage 7 years ago
"Me and Bowie. Pissing in tandem." made me laugh more than it should have. You're a lucky dude.
Miss Cris 7 years ago
It makes the best story only with these two sentences :D <3
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Sasy 7 years ago
Because he has passed, and some are still really emotional about the loss, so it was more of a 'brace yourself' warning as feelings may erupt
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Pamela LaPier 5 years ago
You know that David raped a 13 year old girl named Lori Maddox right?
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
Unbelievable story! So funny and I adored Bowie too. Gone way too soon.
#28
Christopher Eccleston
"I met Christopher Eccleston in morrisons around the time of the doctor who revival, he told me that the tardis was parked in the car park but I couldn't tell anyone cause he was on a secret mission. He gave me a £2 coin too. He was very nice. I was like 8 years old by the way."
Just Supernova 7 years ago
Could someone explain this story? English is not my main language, i can't understand that tardis
400 Bad Request 7 years ago
In short, the Tardis is the time machine from the TV show Doctor Who, that Christopher Eccleston was on: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TARDIS
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Malcolm McDowell
"Malcolm McDowell was super awesome. I worked at a small FBO and he flew in. I was recently obsessed with A Clockwork Orange. So he came over to introduce himself and my dumb ass says "How's the wine?!" He started laughing uncontrollably for a minute or two and said NO ONE ever quoted that to him. Spent about 30 minutes talking about that film and Kubrick. Such a great dude."
Nancy Jeckells 7 years ago
wow, you must have been so pumped ! what a great story, and such a nice guy!
Claire A. 7 years ago
I met Malcolm Mcdowell at Dragon Con! There was only one other person in line at his booth when I went to see him (I was shocked). So, when it was my turn to meet him I gushed a whole bunch and told him how much I loved his films and voice work and he thanked me and asked who else I was there to see (celebrity wise) and I told him just him. Which is true, he's the only celebrity I have ever physically taken the time to meet that's been a guest at Dragon Con. He stood up and gave me a hug and he took a picture with both myself and then my husband. We did not end up getting charged for the autograph or pictures.
Mario Clouâtre 6 years ago
Had to search what was the line from Clockwork Orange.It was a long time ago. Then realize his bodyguard is none other than David Prowse!
Morti 7 years ago
Fixed-based operator. It's kinda like an aircraft one-stop shop service center in airports.
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Tony Curran
"Tony Curran at Dragoncon two years ago. He played Vincent Van Gogh in the Doctor Who episode Vincent and the Doctor, which deals with mental health, unsurprisingly. It's a well-written, emotional episode, and when he asked what I wanted to talk about I just started crying. I told him that was my favorite episode of Doctor Who and he asked if it was difficult, sometimes. He was the absolute sweetest person ever. He actually reached up and brushed tears off my face, and hugged me, and I can't repeat enough how nice he is. (Sidenote- he was there again last year. He remembered me, not because of the crying, but because he liked my costume and I was wearing the same one.)"
Signe Manat Hansen 7 years ago
I got teary-eyed just thinking about that episode. It's staggeringly beautiful.
Laurie Sullivan 7 years ago
I think it is a favorite episode of many Whovians. His touching kindness makes it even more memorible. Thanks for sharing your story :)
Rebecca McManus 7 years ago
My daughter cries her eyes out at that episode, I have to stay strong for her
Dawn Welton 7 years ago
That episode is AMAZING!!! Made me cry so hard!! Vincent Van Gogh is my favorite artist.
Heather Johnson 7 years ago
My favorite story so far. I struggle with my mental health so this hit home for me.
Sebastian Melmoth 7 years ago
His character, Marcus Corvinus, was scary/mean as hell, in the second Underworld movie, but in the featurettes,for the movie, he sounded really cool and down to earth. Had to check out his other roles after that.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
I love that episode, one of my favorites. I always had a love for Van Gogh.
#31
George Takei
"George Takai is a genuinely nice guy. My wife and I were at Planet Comicon in Kansas city last year when he was there, and his line was empty. We were getting his signature for my brother-in-law who is a big Trekkie.
We were expecting the standard shuffle through and signature experience, but he stood up, shook both our hands, and then just talked with us for what seemed like 10-15 minutes, but was probably only about 2.
We talked about his musical and when it was coming to the Midwest, and about his daughter's first job in Iowa, but how she missed the California weather.
He was the highlight of the convention for us."
Sveta Smirnova 7 years ago
Perhaps generation gap. For sure i would approach him.
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Kiss Army 7 years ago
I was on an elevator at a convention in Dallas in approx. 1994 and there was a man with a broken leg on board with us. Everyone was staring at him and I just stared talking to him and we chatted all the way down to the ground floor, then I held the door so he could get off the elevator. As he hobbled away on his crutches he was like "See ya later" and I said "Sure". I walked over to my husband who was waiting for me and he asked me if I knew who it was. I told him he didn't tell me his name. My hasband busted up laughing, it was George and I didn't recongnize him at a freaking Star Trek convention!!
Renee Schreader 7 years ago
I met him at his musical Allegiance at Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. He is such an amazing person. Genuinely a good man.
#32
Steve Martin
"Steve Martin - This was 12ish years ago. I used to work at the Ride for Atlantis at Caesars Palace Forum Shops. I was doing the ride portion and you are required to give a speech and get people ready to ride the 3D motion ride. Well my girlfriend (now wife) was in the section before me and called me on the phone we had and whispered "oh my god, I just gave Steve Martin the pre-show speech!" and she hung up. The doors open and people started filing in and lo and behold there was Steve Martin with his entourage. He smiled at me, said hi and shook my hand and sat in the back. I went up, gave my speech and during my speech people would usually talk while they buckled in and he was hushing people around him and held his attention to me for the entire thing. At the end of the ride, i took his 3D goggles i issued to everyone and he said thanks again to me again and gave me a handshake. They all left and all I could think about was how damn polite he was. The thank you's and hand shakes felt genuine. You can tell when people are just saying thank you to say thank you or what not and it felt like he actually gave a damn. My wife and I still bring it up to this day.
Steve Martin, if you are out there. You rock man. Seriously."
Lars Lasersson 7 years ago
He's not my favorite, far from it, but I'm always happy to hear nice things about someone I have doubts about... So it's all good! =)
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#33
Mickey Rourke
"Mickey Rourke! My sister approached him at a restaurant in NYC about his dog saying how cute it was and he took the time to talk about the dog, the breed, and offered a puppy of the same breed since the dog had just given birth. My sister explained my parents didn't allow her to have a dog despite wanting one for so long so he came over to our table and made a case for my sister on why she should own a dog, then offered to personally buy her a dog.
It was a really nice gesture and it's why my sister's dog is named Mickey (although she tells everyone he's named after Mickey Mouse because she's embarrassed about the story)"
Milena Matic 7 years ago
I have read many great stories about Mr Rourke over the time, he strikes me as a most humble and kind of people, I'd like to have met him ... who knows, I might!
#34
Steve Buscemi
"I met Steve Buscemi outside of a comedy club in LA. My friends and I saw him smoking a cigarette alone and I went up to him and said "Hey, you're Steve Buscemi. Can I have a hug?" Then he said "You want a hug?" He shrugged and gave me a hug. :D So yeah, he was very nice!"
Night Owl 7 years ago
*autograph, autoram and auto RAM are something else (to be honest I first wanted to type autogram because it's written like that in croatian and in german it's Autogramm - I sometimes switch between languages)
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SeventyNeves77 7 years ago
Not to mention all the other volunteer work he does as a firefighter, especially for 9/11. Genuinely good guy!
Scott Rackley 3 years ago
I stood in line at a book signing of Kareem Abdul Jabbar in Boston no less. Line out the door. Get to him and he asks, "Would you like me to sign your book?" "Sir, I just bought this so I could shake your hand." Got the handshake, a smile, and a signed book. (my largish hands were barely able to span the width of his palm)
#35
Whoopi Goldberg
"I met Whoopie Goldberg at ComicCon a couple years ago. She was interviewing cosplayers for a hobby segment. She seemed genuinely interested when asking about what character people were dressed as and having them explain the setting they came from.
She liked my Slenderman costume and called me out of a crowd to come get interviewed. After it was done and she and her posse was walking away, she lagged behind them and I sorta stammered out, "Thank you, Ms. Goldberg!". She stopped and turned around, and said, "Please, it's just Whoopie.""
ALonelyHeart 7 years ago
I've read that she can be quite arrogant at times, so it's always nice to read about her being okay about others. Hell, we can all be arrogant, just without the money or status to support it!
#36
Mohammed Ali
"Mohammed Ali. I was in the airport lounge for American in New York waiting for the early flight to Chicago. He came in with all his entourage and sat in the seats across from me. I pretended to read my newspaper (this was the early 1990's) but was watching him the entire time. When one of his "people" went to the coffee service I went up to him and asked if I could say hello to Mr. Ali. The guy said "Sure! He loves it when people come and talk to him." I went over to Ali and introduced myself, we shook hands (he has GIGANTIC hands) and he invited me to sit down next to him. We sipped coffee and chatted for about 25 minutes until I had to leave for my flight. He can't sign autographs because of his Parkinson's, but he was the nicest, kindest man. I'll never forget it."
Rob Seymour 7 years ago
I used to live near him in Michigan. I have seen and talked to him quite a few times. I have never seen him turn down a photo or autograph when asked. He always gave everyone as much time as they needed when talking to him. I'm sure it got old but he never let it show.
Caroline Driver 7 years ago
We had Mohammed Ali in the branch of W H Smiths I worked in, for a book signing. He signed as many as he could and then his agent and helper were sticking pre signed labels in while he stood and smiled and talked to people. He hugged our finance girl and she was floating on a cloud for the rest of the day!
#37
Tony Hawk
"I met Tony Hawk while I was working at Congress and some lobby was bringing him in to do meet and greets with congressional staffers. It was kind of a weird experience. I don't think that this will surprise everyone, but he was basically a teenager in a 40 year-old's body. We asked him if the meet and greets were the only thing he was doing that day and he said he had actually just come from a middle school, where he did some kind of speaking event for the students. He said it was funny because a student asked him how much money he made and his response was basically, "I don't know, dude, I have people that handle that." It was very odd because it made him seem very out of touch with reality, but in the most innocent way--like a teenager who recognizes they need money to pay for stuff, but not the actual value of any money they acquire."
#38
Joe Biden
"I met Joe Biden a few years ago. He's a genuinely friendly guy...and hilarious."
Trish Hillmantel 7 years ago
I am very fortunate that he has a home in Rehoboth Beach Delaware which is about 6 miles from my home. Many people I know have seen him walking around town and have gotten their picture with him. I hope to some day as well
Joseph Brzezinski 7 years ago
Wow, why all the down votes for Dan H? Do people just want to forget how creepy he's been?
#39
Elijah Wood
"Elijah Wood. I was working in a 6 star hotel bar, I walked up to him and explained that what I was about to say was frowned upon before complimenting his work as Spyro the purple dragon.
He was pretty happy."
Victor Vakaras 7 years ago
That was a type - he/she meant to say 16 star hotel. Just imagine the amenities.
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sunnyrei82 7 years ago
Before LOTR, one of my friends saw him at the San Diego Comic-Con. He was just walking, like any other guy. Seems like nobody recognized him at that time. My friend asked him for a picture, and he was so nice! He told her that he liked to go to conventions. But.. since LOTR I guess he can't do it like he used to. Now EVERYBODY recognizes him.
Elizabeth Molloy 7 years ago
He still goes, but in costume so no-one recognises him :)
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Breezy Gilmore 4 years ago
I actually randomly met Elijah Wood at a bar in San Francisco in like 06 or 07. By chance, someone had ordered 4 kamikaze and then split, so the bartender offered them to me, Elijah and his partner, and himself. I thought he was just a doppelganger and even mentioned he looked just like Elijah Wood. He just looked down and quietly said he gets that alot. He was very soft-spoken, seemed very nice. It wasn't until he left that the bartender said he saw his ID and he was actually Elijah Wood.
Nicklas Linder 7 years ago
We painted a Frodo miniature complete with a scenic volcano base and gave it to him at a Comic Con in Gothenburg, back when the Lotr movies came out. He was genuinely impressed and really happy about it. Cool dude!
Sasy 7 years ago
Here's an option for travelers who aren't content with the doting treatment that comes with a five-star hotel: A six-star hotel. As luxury travel rebounds, some hoteliers are rolling out a new class of over-the-top hotels and resorts and declaring themselves six stars.Dec 14, 2004
Uisgea Beatha 7 years ago
The USA generally uses the AAA rating system, which is limited to five diamonds. The star system is the Michelin guide used in Europe, and stops at three.
#40
Mark Hamill
"Was at the Star Wars Celebration in London in 2007. Went to get into a lift with my girlfriend but a ton of people were getting out and some were still in. I saw a hand come out of the lift, take my girlfriends arm and pull her in, I followed and stood next to the guy who had pulled her in.
Mark Hamill!
I said nothing, I was COMPLETELY star struck! My girlfriend had no clue who he was. I thought it was nice that he would actively get people into his lift. Wish I'd been able to speak to him.
Fun fact, I'd only been dating my girlfriend for a couple of months at the time, and she took me to the celebration as a surprise because she knew I was a big fan, she'd never seen Star Wars at that point. She is now my wife!"
Vincent Jay 7 years ago
Had to read it twice, because I had forgotten that a "lift" is an "elevator." My memory is going, and I'm getting old.
#41
Sandra Bullock
"Sandra Bullock. I was working at a retail store in the Pittsburgh airport alone one morning. Slow day, no customers for about an hour, then she walked in. Sold her a portable charger for her phone and we chatted about Pittsburgh for about 5 minutes. Really nice lady."
Sasy 7 years ago
Love her, only time I ever had a girl crush was when she did 'The thing called love' that movie was incredible, she was amazing in it and has only ever exceeded my joy in knowing she is in a film. The latest Oceans, when I realised she was an Ocean , I was like, but of course.
#42
Daniel Radcliffe
"Daniel Radcliffe. Met him in vancouver Canada when he came here randomly. I was working at a bar he dropped by. Super chill guy. Took a photo with quite a few people, but I never got one because I was too shy to ask him.
He seemed to be very genuine, and not overexcessive with his money. He wore pretty simple clothes as well, I think like a regular plaid shirt and jeans."
Carol Emory 7 years ago
Kiefer Sutherland was in Seattle during the time he was shooting The Vanishing with Sandra Bullock. My mother was working as a bartender at a little dive in South Seattle called The Elbow Room (no longer there.) Kiefer came in and sat down to have a drink. My mother and some of the regulars noticed him and complimented him on his work. Then started the contest to see who could tell the best joke. She said he had a few good ones. Everyone was laughing and having a great time. He ended up buying several rounds for the bar before he had her call his car service to come pick him up. The regulars talked about it for weeks afterwards.
#43
Charlie Day
"Charlie Day. We high-fived at a house party at midnight on new years. Dude crushed at karaoke."
Becca Moorehead 7 years ago
He was in horrible bosses and is in its always Sunny in Philadelphia.
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Will Arnett
"Pulled up next to Will Arnett in Winnipeg traffic. Got him to roll down his window and I was like "Will! What the heck are you doing in Winnipeg!?" He laughed and said "I know right? Must of made a wrong turn in Saskatchewan" That was basically all, I wished him well and he ended up getting away as his lane was moving faster."
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
Probably something I would have said If I had seen him in my small town too! *L*
#45
Junior Seau
'Junior Seau. From an earlier post: I volunteered to help with his foundation's event where the recognize a local sports hero. That year it was Jimmie Johnson. They auctioned off goods to raise money for the charity with Junior as the auctioneer. ... At the end, us lowly volunteers were in the kitchen, getting a sandwich meal they had packed for us after cleaning, and in walked Junior with a double armful of live orchids. They had been the centerpieces on the tables at the auction. I thought everyone had left but us. He goes to every lady in the room and gives her one and thanks her for volunteering. He shakes all the guys hands and smiles and talks for second, calling everyone "Buddy". I was actually the last guy he stopped at, being the closest to the door, and he shook my hand and thanked me. If you never met him, he was a stunningly immense human being, like a mountain of muscle. He saw my wedding ring and gave me the last orchid and said: "This is for your wife. Tell her it's from Junior Seau and that her husband did a good thing today. She probably wonders what your doing out this late. Thanks, Buddy."'
Miss Cris 7 years ago
It's a nice flower. I guess they were the full plants. One plant usually have one or two flowers.
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Terry Pratchett
"I've had several conversations with Terry Pratchett. He was amazingly accommodating with his fans. We all miss him."
Kate Baxter 7 years ago
Loved Terry Pratchett and really miss his books. Every new one was a great adventure. Gone far too soon.
Binxyminxem 7 years ago
Awwww I love Terry Pratchett! I'm pacing myself reading his books cause I know there will be no more after the last one. Sometimes they make me laugh out loud and I get strange looks from people on the bus lol
#47
Jay Leno
"Jay Leno. And please, hear me out.
When I was 17 (this was in 2010), I got to go backstage at the Tonight Show because I was a huge fan of the show. After the show, he came into the green room and talked to me and my family for a solid ten minutes.
After we had left the studio, we saw him in his car leaving the studio and signing autographs for fans.
The real kicker: the next year, I graduated high school. Out of nowhere, the dude sent me a fucking letter congratulating me on that.
He couldn't have been nicer to me."
Aahzmandus Pervect 7 years ago
Stop with this Canadian c**p. There are nice people elsewhere. You are not making yourself (or your nation) bigger or better by putting someone else down. You damn well know that Leno is not Canadian, just like Bill Murray isn't. And before you say it, no, I am not American.
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Daniel Dougan 4 years ago (edited)
Jay might be nice to his fans, but so many people who know him well or have had business dealings with him think otherwise. David Letterman, who is known for being kind of standoffish and prickly, has said that Jay's nice-guy act really was just an act. After all, OJ Simpson was always nice to his fans too while cheating on, beating, and then murdering Nicole.
#48
Alec Baldwin
"Alec Baldwin attempted to rescue me and my friends about 15 years ago.
I grew up near Wilmington, NC, and my friends and I were out fishing in a small boat. Our lines get tangled up in the motor, we can't steer the boat, and it ends up washed up on the beach on an island. Waves are constantly crashing over it, filling it with water way faster than we can bail. We send one friend to the intracoastal waterway side of the island to get help. He comes back with some random guy, and Alec Baldwin.
Alec stayed there and helped us for a good 15 minutes, when he easily could have just left these 4 dumb kids who weren't in any real danger. Super nice guy. Eventually even with their help we couldn't free the boat, so they took my friend onto their boat (with Kim Basinger and her friend) to their house, where my friend called for help. Eventually some Coast Guard guys came with a bilge pump to free us. Thanks Alec!"
Morti 7 years ago
when i was in hs, i went to a summer solstice parade in Santa Barb where i literally ran into & got knocked down by him & Kim Basigner due to the large crowd of ppl attending. they both helped me up off the sidewalk & apologized profusely. i told them "no worries :)" & got a hug from Kim before we went our separate ways.
#49
Nicest-Celebrity-Encounters-
"Sarah Jessica Parker. Ran into her in a deli in NYC... Me and my work partner were in uniform on break sitting down having breakfast. We are city workers. She started a conversation with us. Even signed stuff for us. I've met quite a few celebs in nyc.. She was by far the nicest"
Rebecca Cote 6 years ago
I'm surprised, because I've heard other stories of her being a complete douche. Good for you though.
#50
Nicest-Celebrity-Encounters-
"John Oliver. I worked at my University putting on events for students, we had him come to campus and perform standup. My co-worker and I picked him up from the airport and chatted all the way back to campus. Super genuine and chill guy. He also believed in paying it forward and stayed around after his show answering questions for students who wanted to get into comedy. This was 10-11 years ago so hoping he hasn't changed since blowing up."
#51
Nicest-Celebrity-Encounters-
"Ozzy. I was working as medic at Ozzfest and after he played, we got called to his bus. A stage assistant was sick from eating old chicken that had been sitting out all day. Ozzy asked where the nearest ER was and we directed him to a remote one away from concert traffic on their way way home. Everyone piled in a limo and drove to this little hospital ER eight miles away. Only one nurse recognized Ozzy and suggested they call the police for security."
#52
Nicest-Celebrity-Encounters-
"Christina Hendricks. I had an awkward job at a radio station back in the day and she was in doing the usual interview and promote X product/brand. We had a little talk, made each other laugh. She was very funny and talented and was really easy going. The show I worked on was famous for being quirky and some celebrity guests were asshats, but Christina rolled with it and everyone had a great day."
#53
Nicest-Celebrity-Encounters-
"Adam Sandler. I see that he seems to get a lot of flack on the internet from people, but I worked with the guy on a project for at least a month or so (spending hours on end in the same room) and he is actually a really nice person. He looks out for his friends, his employees, works late if it is needed/helpful, and is quite supportive of people around him who are new/trying to grow in their field. He gives words of encouragement for growth, but is honest where improvement is needed.
On top of that he is consistently in practice of the ol' cordial 'just-passing-by' greeting. You know - when you are passing someone else in a hall or on a sidewalk (acquainted or not) and they smile and say "Good Morning!" or even just a smirk and a "Hi"? Not enough people do this anymore. That alone gives someone major points in my book!"
ALonelyHeart 7 years ago
When I went through cancer and felt like the last person on earth with everything avoiding looking at me when I was sick from chemo I began to make myself make eye contact with people. Not to force them, but to force myself to be out in the world, regardless of how I looked (bald) and how I felt. It's nice to speak to strangers, if only to say hello and/or smile, and it makes me feel better about myself while it's obvious others appreciate it too. I still do it now and glad it's my habit, because as you say there are not enough of us!
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
I've always done this but then I was raised in the MidWest and we are just naturally friendly to strangers. Since I've moved to the West coast, I've noticed people just don't do this here. Once some guy thought I was trying to pick him up only because I smiled at him! He made the exchange so weird!
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"I met Kristen Wiig as she was coming out of a coffee shop. Struck up a conversation with her, we talked and laughed for a couple of minutes, and then I gave her a hug. Nice lady. Really pretty too."
#55
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"I peed next to JK Simmons, at Laguardia. He wasn't an Oscar winner yet, but still very well-known. I didn't want to bother him while his wang was out, but at the sink I told him how much I love Spider-man. He smiled and said, "Hey! Me too!""
karen snyder 7 years ago
Not my story, but, in about 1998, my father used a urinal directly next to Kiefer Sutherland at the Orpheum Theatre; Phantom of the Opera, if I remember correctly. Mr. Sutherland senses someone watching him and says, "Not a good time." My father replies, "I wasn't gonna ask for an autograph. I just want to tell my wife I saw Kiefer Sutherland's d**k." Luckily, he thought it was funny too.
#56
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"Jude Law -was traveling on a train from Waterloo - London, I was sitting on the seats that face each other, he got on to my carriage, pushed his fancy laptop suitcase on the overhead space and sat opposite me. [Internal Fangasm] he looked up and gave one of those head nods (since i was staring). "im really sorry to disturb you, but you are Jude Law arn't you?" he said yes and laughed how it must be rare seeing celebs get on a normal train. We small talked about weather - he signed the plastic label of my cola bottle (yeh...didnt have much on me) Thanked him millions before having to get off at my stop. Best experience."
#57
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"Met Steven Tyler about 4-5 summers ago while I was in Italy.
Walked by this linen clothing store that was blasting music at around 10pm, and he was the only one inside, dancing and talking to the employees. He came outside to sign an autograph for two girls and as he turned to go back in we made eye contact. All I could think to say was " Y-y-you're Steven Tyler!" and he just replies "Fuck yea I am!" I asked him for a picture and he said "hell yea" and pulled my friends and I close and snapped one.
He was definitely a little drunk, but man he couldn't have been a more fun, nice guy"
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
I saw him and his family at the Maui Airport in 1996 while I was waiting on a friend to fly in. I was too freaked to go talk to him! *L* I was afraid I'd come off like a crazy person if I had!
#58
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"I ran into Hayley Williams from Paramore in a Sephora last year. She was very sweet and didn't seem bothered to speak to me at all. She also had really nice skin, I kinda regret not asking her what facial products she uses."
#59
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"Matthew McConaughey. Met him at an airport. I was an employee and he had some TSA questions. Genuinely nice, we had a great chat for about 15min. After he was set, we shook hands, he had his kids all thank me individually and shake my hand as well. His wife was reserved but nice as well.
When he then hopped in the TSA line, everyone FREAKED out in line and was taking pictures, swooning, etc. He looked me dead in the eye from across the terminal and gave me a light wave again and turned out around chuckling a bit.
Very good social interaction, would participate again"
ZombieGirl5591 7 years ago
"Very good social interaction, would participate again". LOL yeah, me too!
#60
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"John Krasinski. I've worked in the industry as a reporter/writer for 7 years and I have never heard a single bad thing about him. Other reporters, actors, valets, friends, writers, crew, makeup artists, photographers...they only have wonderful things to say about him. I've met him myself 5 or so times both for work and outside of work and he's an incredibly genuine and friendly dude."
ALonelyHeart 7 years ago
He interned on Conan's show, so when he got The Office and used to come on it was obvious he paid attention to details and appreciated all the others on the way up.
#61
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"I was an extra on Game of Thrones and was next to Sophie Turner (Sansa) for a good few hours. She was really normal, chatty and mostly sang songs the whole time in between takes. The highlight was her jabbing me with an old school bottle opener when I asked if it was sharp"
#62
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"I worked at a hotel for years, and met a few celebrities. The absolute nicest one I met was Luke Wilson. I met him by accident as I was running to catch my ride after my shift, around 3 am. He was coming down the hallway at the same time as me, but neither of us were paying attention. I ran smack into the middle of his chest and fell on my butt. He was incredibly drunk but super friendly and apologetic as he helped me up, I had no idea who he was. I closed with "you look a bit like Luke Wilson" as I carried on my way. He laughed. I found out from my ride that Luke Wilson was actually staying there and then I felt like an ass."
#63
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"I met Jonathan banks (mike in breaking bad) last year while they were filming better call Saul here in Albuquerque off set. He's the nicest guy you'll ever meet. We talked a bit because I'm a Albuquerque native and a lawyer here as well and got a selfie. As a huge breaking bad fan it was an awesome experience."
#64
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"I met James Hetfield while working at a hotel in the 90s. I was a waiter at a big Italian wedding and he stopped by and said " what is goin' on?". I said "wedding". Dude was super nice!"
Carol Emory 7 years ago
My sister worked at a Wendy's in a town that neighbored Seattle. She was working the counter late when 5 guys came in and ordered food. While she was taking their order, she noticed that her co-worker was in the corner freaking out. She turned around and said "What?!?" Her co-worker said "That's Queensryche. My sister said "Nah..can't be..why would they come in here." her co-worker rushed out to her car and got the tape (yes this was the 80's) and showed my sister the bands picture on the cover. Sure enough it was them. Her co-worker went out in the dining area where they were sitting and pretended to clean until she got close enough to their table to ask them for an autograph...made her co-workers day. My sister started listening to their music after that. Empire..good album.
#65
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"Michael Douglas. He's a huge UCSB basketball fan and my school played his on our home court. He was in the stands and word got around. Once the game was over people started approaching him to sign their ticket stubs. He was as patient and cool as could be. He must have signed at least 100 autographs (myself included) and was really nice. I thought it was very nice of him to do that and I've always had a positive impression of him."
#66
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"Tony hawk. I met him at a modest mouse concert in Hollywood. I told him thanks for introducing me to awesome music through his video games and he laughed. Nicest dude ever and such an awesome ambassador for skateboarding"
fruit_panda 7 years ago
I loved those soundtracks too! I still remember at what point in the songs your time started running out.
Just Curious 7 years ago
"Die! You! Psycho bitches!! Die! You! Psycho bitches!!"
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"Sarah Silverman is probably the nicest most appreciative celebrity I've ever served and I've served a lot of a random and very famous celebrities."
Alexandra Perry 7 years ago
I can't stand her ever since she publicly dissed my favorite vocalist of all time. Never forgave her for that. *L*
#68
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"Norman Reedus. Went to the premiere of the Boondock Saints II in Boston, and he was there with some of the other folks from the movie. The producers threw a party at a club afterward and invited everyone who attended. My friend smokes, so we'd be outside a good amount of the time...and Norman was usually out there smoking. Probably talked to him for about a half hour, and got some pictures with him. Super, super nice guy. Remember asking him what he was working on and he said something about either being scheduled to go down to Georgia or having just finished filming in Georgia for some zombie thing. Didn't think much about it at the time, but it's super amusing in retrospect."
#69
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"Jonathan Frakes (Riker from Star Trek). I was at a burger place and I recognized him (hard not to, he's tall and had a beard), he noticed and came up to me and shook my hand and chatted for a bit. He was so nice and gracious.
Also he had a beer for lunch. Just like Riker would."
#70
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"John Waters. The dude is over 70 years old, and he's still touring doing spoken word stuff. He gave one of the most entertaining and hilarious speeches of all time, and then as the show was ending just said "I'm going to be up here signing books afterwards so stick around."
You could tell he was exhausted after, as it was pretty late. Sure enough, hundreds of people lined up to get their books signed, and an attendant was there to grab your phone and take your picture with him. He was such a good sport and made small talk with nearly every person.
I had bought pre-signed books before the show because I didn't know he'd be doing this after, and he offered to personalize them for me anyway. I recommend watching his spoken word special on Netflix if you haven't seen it already. He's an amazing man."
#71
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"I saw Chris Rock at the valet parking in front of the The Ritz-Carlton, Boston. I had a surprised expression on my face that he probably has seen a million times. He gave me a head nod and thumbs up. I finished my smoke and he got into his Maserati. I saw that he gave the valet a $100 tip. Seemed like a cool dude."
#72
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"I was working with the camera crew ringside at Wrestlemania back in 2011. At the end of the event I was helping with directing traffic out of the arena at the handicapped exit. While there, Gabriel Iglesias and his family asked if they could exit through there because they were nearly robbed on their way in. The lady that was in charge asked who he was and he said he's a comedian, to which she (in my opinion kinda rudely) replied "i don't know who you are." I let her know that I recognised him and she told me I could escort his group out of the arena. As we're walking out I let him know that I'm a fan and how exciting it is to meet him, he shook my hand and let me take a picture with him. Once they were out of the arena and about to get in their taxi he asked if there was anything he could do for me. I asked if he would be willing to part ways with the ringside chair that was exclusive for the event and without a moment of hesitation he handed it to me and thanked me for escorting him and his family out and to their taxi. My one regret is that i didn't get him to sign it, but I can say that I got a Wrestlemania chair from Fluffy and that makes me happy."
#73
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"I met George Clooney/Ryan gosling "on set" when they were filming ides of March at my college. I wasn't really paying attention and somehow blended in with people while I was on my phone and ended up in the lunch area for them since it was a building I usually cut through. How no one stopped me before I ended up there was beyond me, but I saw this food there and being the poor college kid I was, decided I'd try to sneak some food from whatever this event was. (Usually events going on in that area don't care if you take food since they are trying to attract people.) so I'm walking out past the tables and it was like bam.
Clooney there at the table casually chatting and I'm like "holy shit, George clooney!"
And he was like "holy shit, that's me!" shook my hand. Chatted for a bit, then he waves over security to escort me out lol. Made sure they just escorted me out , Totally classy the whole time. I think the backpack gave it away that I was not supposed to be there, just glad I wasn't charged with anything."
Lisa Florina 7 years ago
Met George when I was 14 yo in Amsterdam for the shooting of oceans. While brad Pitt ignored al his fan, who's been waiting since midnight, George made sure everyone had a moment with him. I had an old camera you have to rewind, he waited patiently each time. Good man.
Mae 7 years ago
I met Clooney randomly in Geneva (Switzerland) when he was participating in a fundraiser dinner for Obama (or something like that). I was walking around the old town when I suddenly see George Clooney with 2 other men. I guess he must have seen me stare at him, because he stopped and said something along the lines of "Nice day for a walk isn't it", with a charming smile on his face, and I just stood there like an idiot trying to smile like a normal person xD
#74
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"I liked meeting Ted Dibiase. I'm in a wheelchair and when I met him I said I loved his wrestling and my brother and I would wrestle all the time... but that's not why I was in a wheelchair. I was super excited to meet him, he laughed at my joke, talked a bit more, then we took a pic together. He put the belt on my shoulder and the thing weighed so much. Really cool guy."
Steve Bowman 7 years ago
Who of the Germans around here thought at first that this was Jürgen von der Lippe?
#75
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"Nelson Mandela. He had a Christmas party every year at his house for the poor children in the area where he grew up, my dad worked for coca cola and they sponsored free stuff for the kids etc. so my family would always get invited... He was very nice and always gave me ice cream, I called him uncle Nelson.
His daughter apparently shagged the fridge mechanic one year too."
Jo Choto 7 years ago
The rumor about the daughter is unnecessary, and detracts from a story about one of the greatest men of our times.
Sandy Connor 7 years ago
Agreed!!!! Here is a great man why put shame on his family.
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"Ran into Ernie Hudson randomly at starbucks. I mostly left him alone and let him enjoy his coffee but when a group of women realized that "you're that guy!" He was super nice and took tons of photos and talked with them all for a while. When I left, I just shook his hand and told him I was a huge Airheads fan. That got a smile. All in all, a pretty cool dude."
#77
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"Paris Hilton. Met her at the premier of "The L Word". She could not have been nicer. Introduced herself, asked about what my friends and I all did, seemed genuinely interested, chatted for a bit. She had water in between her drinks so as not to get drunk. The only part about her that sucked were all the leeches that came with her trying to glom on to her fame. When she wasn't being constantly interrupted by people demanding photos and autographs, I found her very down to earth and clever. The whole shit she does to be famous seems to just be an act. I never thought of her as an idiot again."
Jean Jenns 7 years ago
She is the granddaughter of Nicky Hilton (Hilton Hotels) and inherited her money, she did nothing herself.
Load More Replies... Rachel Hutton 7 years ago
I fail to see how she's not. Yes, she was originally just an heiress, but she has done things to earn a celebrity status; movies, tv shows, etc.
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"When I met Nick Offerman he was nothing but pleasant, funny and polite. Had a little chat about Toronto (where I live and where I met him). He mentioned his wife and he loved Toronto.
At the time I'd never seen Parks and Rec either. I'll always respect him for his persona, and genuine-ness."
#79
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John Cena was really cool when I met him at a mall thing for my brother years ago. Stayed for 8 hours to meet all the people lined up to see him. This was during his first big fame blow up so I'm sure he was busy. He also does a lot of Make a wish stuff. Blends into his surroundings easily though."
#80
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"David Lynch. Was his driver on set for a couple of weeks a long time ago and he was the nicest guy ever. Not very chatty but super nice."
#81
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"Brian Johnson. Random empty dive bar in the East Village one afternoon. I sat down and realized who the other dude at the bar was. We traded rounds as we chatted and watched soccer for a couple hours. The guy is extremely nice and down to earth."
#82
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"Bryan Cranston. I met him once in an audio recording immediately after Breaking Bad He came in, told a short funny story which broke the tension. Then he shook everyone's hand while greeting them. After the session he signed a hazmat helmet that a producer wanted to give as a wedding gift (bride groom were huge fans). He was also phenomenal in the booth nailing the script and making it his own. A+ all around."
Jessamyn Zolcznski 7 years ago
I loved the mean tweet where they said he looked like Jim Carrey impersonating Matthew McConaughey
Carol Emory 7 years ago
My brother-in-law worked on the set of Evan Almighty. He said every morning, Morgan Freeman would show up and tell jokes for about half and hour until everyone was in stitches and then it was.."OK..let's get this done" and everyone was ready to work. He liked playing practical jokes too. He also made a point to get to know everyone's names, no matter what job they held on set...Director to extra. He said he was the nicest man he'd ever met.
#83
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"I met Steve-O at one of his comedy shows, he was so sweet and offered to stay as long as needed after the show to take pictures with every person. He then posted all those pictures on his website!"
Becca Moorehead 7 years ago
I met Steve-O at a comedy show once. Genuinely the nicest celebrity I've ever met. Took time to have a little chat and take pictures with everyone there.
Rachelle 7 years ago
My friend and I met him when he did the "Don't try this at home" tour. I had rolled a huge fatty for the occasion & ended up smoking it with him & Ryan Dunn - who was by FAR the nicest celebrity I've ever met. Humble, caring & was genuinely interested in seeing my artwork - then suggested I email Bam Margera with some of the pieces to see if he'd like to commission a skate piece. Never had the guts to email him... one of my regrets. Very sad day when I discovered Ryan had died in a car accident.
#84
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"My dad met James Woods. He was on the phone, and my dad walked up to him to ask for an autograph, but was going to patiently wait until he was done. James Woods saw what was going on, put his phone call on hold to sign something for my dad. When my dad whispered "thank you," He put his phone down again to say "You are very welcome.""
#85
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"Jay-Z. Sat next to him at a Yankee's game. He bought me beers, hot dogs and lost money to me on a bet. It was amazing."
#86
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"I actually met Yao Ming years ago and he was probably one of the nicest guys ever. I figured he'd just say a few things and leave but he stuck around and chatted with me for at least 10 minutes.
I was really sad the day he retired."
#87
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"When Tracy Morgan did his AMA it was my birthday and I asked him to tell me his favorite joke. He ended up taking a picture for me, wishing me a happy birthday on Twitter, and telling me I was the coolest dude on Earth."
#88
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"Harry Styles from one direction and David Beckham . I met Harry two times when he was alone and one time when he was in a pub with David in London . They were just sitting at a table at the back of the room and no one bothered them . I spoke to Harry and asked him a photo as they were about to leave and he said yes , he introducted himself to my mom and he was just very very nice and humble!"
#89
20+ People That Were Surprised At How Nice These Celebrities Were In Real Life
"Joe Biden came to speak at my school and then stayed to shake everyone's hand and talk to them. Guy was literally awesome. He is exactly what you would expect.
After taking a picture with him I saw my friend in line and waited with her so we could go to the dining hall afterwards. We get up and Joe asks me if I saw him before? I said yeah I was just waiting for my friend.
He looked at her and said "I don't blame you if I was her friend I would be waiting for her too." and proceeds to tell my friend how she should let me take her out on a date. It was hilarious and an awesome experience"
Ryo Bakura 7 years ago
So? Did the date happen, or did you have to disappoint the former Veep?
#90
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"Megan Fox is so sweet. She posed photos with us and we sat down with her in her booth talking about her makeup and hair mostly."
ALonelyHeart 7 years ago
Don't know anything about her except she has a weird thumb or something, right?
Parry Hotter 7 years ago
And you have a weird personality. Not a good weird but a bad one.
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"Kings of Leon back in 2005. They got me drunk for my 22nd birthday after the show. Nice dudes."
#92
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"Taylor Swift! I wasn't even a fan until I met her. I went to a concert with my friend, who is a superfan, and we got picked for the T-Party, which is like a backstage party after the show. She came around to everyone there and spent a few minutes talking with each person. You can tell she genuinely cares about her fans."
Megan O'Neill 7 years ago
Two friends of mine were picked by Taylor's mom to meet her after a show. They had dressed up in some Taylor theme for the concert. She took pictures with them and was very nice. She does that after every show.
#93
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"Retta (the person who played Donna on Parks and Rec) came by my school last year for stand up. She was extremly nice and easy to work with. She took pictures with everyone and autographs, even though her knees were bad that day. Apperently she also gave the person in charge of the event her complimentary bottle of wine that the hotel gave her."
#94
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"Jimmy Fallon. Sat next to him and his brother randomly at a baseball game and they were some of the coolest and genuine guys I've ever met. We just talked about baseball and they were asking us about rules they didn't know. And every time a fan would come down to get a picture, he was more than happy to. He was honestly like he is on his show, but slightly more toned down and chill"
#95
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"Tim Tebow. Incredibly humble and genuinely enjoyed being around and helping out. All behind closed doors with no press. Huge smile on his face and he did most of the heavy lifting for the charity event."
#96
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"I was bouncing at a crappy bar in boston around the corner from a venue with a beach boys concert. After the concert, lots of fans come in, i am not really paying attention and one of them has no ID. I tell him he can't come in, not looking at the the shorter guy he is with who says "he is with me, I got my ID" and gives me his California license. It says John Stamos. I look up and sure enough it's John muthafucking Stamos with a little smirk, short unshaven still really good looking with a hat on. I let them in and they drink at the back of the bar totally incognito. On the way out he thanks me for letting his friend in. I find out later he was playing with the beach boys and the guy with no ID was in the band. He was a nice, unassuming guy which makes me hate him even more for baggin Rebecca Romjain. Damn you Stamos!"
#97
DMX
"DMX. He giggled at me being all excited to meet him. He jokingly held one of my knees because it was shaking.
Then he gave me a hug. His hands were so big that his pinky could reach my elbow but his thumb was just under my shoulder. He wasn't very tall, so it was kinda crazy how big his hands were.
He was so nice."
Kaylaa 1 year ago
I met x at saddle house ranch in LA. He was playing pool with some random people and me and my bf went up and asked for a pic. My bf tried to go first and X said “is chivalry dead?” And took a pic with me first. He told me to make sure I throw up the ruff riders sign. You could tell he was super lit but he just seemed like such a down to earth guy haha
#98
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"My husband met Sylvester Stallone while they were shooting one of the Rocky movies. He lived in Philly close to where the movie was shot. He said he was super nice, let him and a few friends walk around the set. He also met Mark Wahlberg when they were making Shooter. Also filled very close to where he lived. (You can actually see his house in one shot when Mark is running down a street in the movie.) My husband said he drove up and down the streets in the neighborhood waving and talking to everyone."
#99
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Reese Witherspoon was really cool.
I once lived in Woodstock, CT. I ran into her at this small diner next to where they hold the fair every year. She was struggling to put up the door on a trailer she was towing. Asked if she needed help, helped her out, and then left.
Two hours later, I realized who she was.
#100
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"BJ Novak walked by my friend and I in the middle of the night on an otherwise empty street. She said 'what's up BJ Novak?' Like they knew each other. He waved back.
The next day he came into our restaurant and we named a burger after him. It was a good day.
Really nice guy."
Sarah Schoenhaar 6 years ago
His book with no pictures is one of the best works for children in the last 20 years. It's the sort of thing my mom might have written, and my sister and I would have killed your ears with our laughing.
#101
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"Ben Schwartz, met him as he was leaving set of House Of Lies. Big fan of his early work with Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld. Real humble and a real good listener, spoke with him for quite a while, he really kept the conversation going."
#102
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'I met Katherine Heigl in the airport in SLC, Utah. I was traveling for work, and the rest of the dudes I was with were arguing about whether it was really her.
So I walked up and asked her.
Up close you could definitely tell it was her. She's just as gorgeous in real life. She was nice and friendly, not bitchy or dismissive like people usually end up saying about meeting famous people.
Me: "Excuse me, I'm really sorry to bother you, but I have a quick question."
Her: "Yes?"
Me: "Are you who we all think you are?"
Her: "Who do you think I am?"
Me: "Katherine Heigl."
Her: "Yes I am."
Me: "Awesome, sorry to bother you, have a nice flight."
That was it. I left her alone after. I figure most people probably have bad experiences with celebrities because they do the whole "OMG I'M YOUR BIGGEST FAN SIGN MY EVERYTHING!!"'
#103
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"Through a strange series of events, my dad became friends with Mike Tyson for a few months. This was fairly recent.
He came to our house a few times and we got to go to his house once. I would describe him as humble, funny, and genuinely nice. He never wanted to talk about his own boxing career.
One time he just popped in because he was nearby and didn't want to sit in traffic. Another time my dad asked if he would circle around and wave to our neighbor across the street who was outside. Instead he walked over and talked to the guy for a couple minutes.
He seems to have either been really busy lately or just moved on because he doesn't call or come over anymore."
#104
Nicest-Celebrity-Encounters-
"Alan Ritchson from the new TMNT movies and BMS. went to knoxvilles in Edmonton the first time he was there. tried to take a selfie with him and my camera was the wrong way and i didnt realize it. found him in the crowd after figuring it out and explained what happened. he took another picture with me and was super cool about it."
#105
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"I met Tanner Foust once at a racing event. He was incredibly nice and talked with us a bit about Top Gear and the details behind a jump he did at the Indy 500. He seemed really excited about what he does and even signed my hat! Was overall a pretty great encounter."
Rosemarie Olsson 6 years ago
I think it quite remarkable how one can almost tell if a celebrity is truly nice just by watching them doing their job, their facial expressions and charisma. It shines through and I am not at all surprised to have seen these names on the list. Especially the wonderful Robin Williams - who would not do a film unless the filming company would hire homeless people as staff. God bless ole boy!
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ZombieGirl5591 7 years ago
I live in an area where movies and tv shows are filmed quite regularly...and in my early twenties I worked as an extra or stand in on several films. Most of the time, during lunch break, the actors will go to their trailers and have food brought to them. They hardly ever eat with the crew and extras. Well I was at lunch and sitting with the other extras when I started to yawn and stretch....I stretched my arms WAY out behind me and to my horror, I grabbed someones butt who was standing behind me! It was Antonio Banderas's butt! He was leaning down talking to someone and my hands just zeroed in on that (firm) butt of his, lol. I was mortified. He laughed it off because he knew it was an accident. He ended up sitting down with us and just chit chatted with all us lame ol extras. For the rest of the day, if he saw me he jokingly moved his butt away from my direction like he was making sure my hands wouldn't touch again, lol..like in a joking manner. He was so nice about it.
Caroline Espenschied 7 years ago
Oh my God, you touched Antonio Banderas's butt !!! Tell me everything about it ! You're sooo lucky ! :-p Now I'm just jealous, lol ! ^__^
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Vonskippy 7 years ago
Almost everyone listed here can be googled and found under "biggest d**k" as well as "best buddy". Just goes to show people have good days and bad - so don't judge a person by a single encounter.
diane a 7 years ago
I was once introduced to both Michael Caine and Roger Moore at the same time when I was a Nanny in France - they had come for lunch. I was mortified - I was carrying a large pail of foul smelling nappies at the time - couldnt escape fast enough. They were very pleasant though - asked where I came from in England
Kathy Baylis 7 years ago
I really enjoyed reading all the stories, but where are the ones for the last 3 pictures? I've met a few famous people myself; some nice, others not. The very nicest was the late Dr Linus Pauling, someone whose work I highly respect. Generally though, after living in LA for a few years, I learned to let celebs alone, which I'm sure is the main thing they want---and appreciate.
Kate Baxter 7 years ago
Not me but next door neighbour's son. He worked as doorman at a ritzy hotel in Vancouver BC. At the time Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn were in town to see their son play hockey. He played AAA hockey at the time in Canada. Kurt Russell came out of the hotel and asked where the nearest McDonalds was. The guy said down the street a few blocks and offered to get him a cab. Russell said nope he would walk. He comes back about 2 hours later in an old beater of a car. He had met these two couples at McDonalds and they started yakking while they were all eating and they offered him a ride back to his hotel. He said he was a really nice guy, down to earth and a good tipper!
Diedre Barlow 7 years ago
I met Nolan North (you'll know him if you play video games) at a convention a few years back and he was ridiculously nice. I froze in fan-girl awe as he walked past me so my friend grabbed his arm and told him I loved him. This prompted him to ask who I was and then walk over and give me a hug. He then chatted, asking if I was coming to see him later at the signing area. His PA was getting aggravated because he was stopping to take selfies/chat with everybody and was late for all the signings and photo-ops. What a guy.
Nataly Guardado 2 years ago
The celebrity that I am about to mention is underrated, and nobody knows him. His name is Aaryan Shah. He’s always super friendly to each and every single one of his fans. Every time someone tells him that he loves him, he always tells that fan that he loves him or her right back. I even remember one time that I was on Instagram live, and I typed some thing in the comment that stated that I loved him as if he were a big brother that I wish I could have in my life. he responded with this: “Awwww! You’re so sweet! I love you, Nataly.” I was so nervous while typing that comment. My heart was pounding like you wouldn’t even believe, and I thought he would think of me being a creep for typing that. But he took it surprisingly well, and he even told me that I was very sweet for saying that. Even last weekend, he went live on Instagram again, and I felt a little bit braver, so I asked him if I could call him my big brother. He responded by saying this: “Of course you can,” with a gentle voice
Monica Pryts 4 years ago
I got to interview Steve-O when he was doing a college tour. Nice guy, very low key when you're up close and personal. I asked him why there weren't any women on "Jackass" and he said it's not fun to see girls get hurt.
ZombieGirl5591 7 years ago
I live in an area where movies and tv shows are filmed quite regularly...and in my early twenties I worked as an extra or stand in on several films. Most of the time, during lunch break, the actors will go to their trailers and have food brought to them. They hardly ever eat with the crew and extras. Well I was at lunch and sitting with the other extras when I started to yawn and stretch....I stretched my arms WAY out behind me and to my horror, I grabbed someones butt who was standing behind me! It was Antonio Banderas's butt! He was leaning down talking to someone and my hands just zeroed in on that (firm) butt of his, lol. I was mortified. He laughed it off because he knew it was an accident. He ended up sitting down with us and just chit chatted with all us lame ol extras. For the rest of the day, if he saw me he jokingly moved his butt away from my direction like he was making sure my hands wouldn't touch again, lol..like in a joking manner. He was so nice about it.
Caroline Espenschied 7 years ago
Oh my God, you touched Antonio Banderas's butt !!! Tell me everything about it ! You're sooo lucky ! :-p Now I'm just jealous, lol ! ^__^
Load More Replies... Vonskippy 7 years ago
Almost everyone listed here can be googled and found under "biggest d**k" as well as "best buddy". Just goes to show people have good days and bad - so don't judge a person by a single encounter.
diane a 7 years ago
I was once introduced to both Michael Caine and Roger Moore at the same time when I was a Nanny in France - they had come for lunch. I was mortified - I was carrying a large pail of foul smelling nappies at the time - couldnt escape fast enough. They were very pleasant though - asked where I came from in England
Kathy Baylis 7 years ago
I really enjoyed reading all the stories, but where are the ones for the last 3 pictures? I've met a few famous people myself; some nice, others not. The very nicest was the late Dr Linus Pauling, someone whose work I highly respect. Generally though, after living in LA for a few years, I learned to let celebs alone, which I'm sure is the main thing they want---and appreciate.
Kate Baxter 7 years ago
Not me but next door neighbour's son. He worked as doorman at a ritzy hotel in Vancouver BC. At the time Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn were in town to see their son play hockey. He played AAA hockey at the time in Canada. Kurt Russell came out of the hotel and asked where the nearest McDonalds was. The guy said down the street a few blocks and offered to get him a cab. Russell said nope he would walk. He comes back about 2 hours later in an old beater of a car. He had met these two couples at McDonalds and they started yakking while they were all eating and they offered him a ride back to his hotel. He said he was a really nice guy, down to earth and a good tipper!
Diedre Barlow 7 years ago
I met Nolan North (you'll know him if you play video games) at a convention a few years back and he was ridiculously nice. I froze in fan-girl awe as he walked past me so my friend grabbed his arm and told him I loved him. This prompted him to ask who I was and then walk over and give me a hug. He then chatted, asking if I was coming to see him later at the signing area. His PA was getting aggravated because he was stopping to take selfies/chat with everybody and was late for all the signings and photo-ops. What a guy.
Nataly Guardado 2 years ago
The celebrity that I am about to mention is underrated, and nobody knows him. His name is Aaryan Shah. He’s always super friendly to each and every single one of his fans. Every time someone tells him that he loves him, he always tells that fan that he loves him or her right back. I even remember one time that I was on Instagram live, and I typed some thing in the comment that stated that I loved him as if he were a big brother that I wish I could have in my life. he responded with this: “Awwww! You’re so sweet! I love you, Nataly.” I was so nervous while typing that comment. My heart was pounding like you wouldn’t even believe, and I thought he would think of me being a creep for typing that. But he took it surprisingly well, and he even told me that I was very sweet for saying that. Even last weekend, he went live on Instagram again, and I felt a little bit braver, so I asked him if I could call him my big brother. He responded by saying this: “Of course you can,” with a gentle voice
Monica Pryts 4 years ago
I got to interview Steve-O when he was doing a college tour. Nice guy, very low key when you're up close and personal. I asked him why there weren't any women on "Jackass" and he said it's not fun to see girls get hurt.
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