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We’re told to never meet our heroes, right? Many of us tend to build up our favorite stars in our heads, imagining them to be these ‘perfect’ people who are as charismatic as they are kind. But putting them on a pedestal can lead to a shock when you do meet them and the reality of who they are clashes against your sky-high expectations. However, some folks really do live up to the hype in the best possible way!
Members of the super popular r/AskReddit online community shared some of their most positive celebrity encounters ever, from meeting Robin Williams to having a friendly chat with Adam Driver. Check out their wholesome stories below.
We got in touch with the author of the viral thread, redditor u/Former-Tadpole, and they were happy to share their thoughts about fan and celebrity interactions. Check out Bored Panda's interview with them below!
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#1
Dolly Parton.
She’s an incredible person. When I was a kid, my grandma was an in home care nurse for a sweet paralyzed man. He loved Dolly. She was in town for a concert and someone had reached out to her, she came to the house and sat with him and my grandma for two hours. My grandma cooked and she ate every bite and sat around with them acting like anyone else who was visiting would.
She’s just really a lovely person.
arthbach 1 year ago
Dolly's music is not to my taste, but I am blown away by her kindness and generosity of spirit.
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
Exactly this. She is not one of my favorite musicians, but she is one of my favorite human beings.
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Momma Jess 1 year ago
I'm, generally speaking, a metalhead and not a fan of country music. That being said, Dolly doesn't count, Dolly isn't country music, Dolly transcends genres, end of discussion
Thomas Helms 1 year ago
Dolly for President! I'm not a fan of country music, but the charity work she's done outside of music is impactful, especially her Imagination Library.
whaaaaaaaaaa 1 year ago
The story behind the Jolene song is also interesting. It was the name of a little girl and she loved it so much she promised her she will write a song with her name. Ok the fact that the song is about Jolene stealing her man is hilarious given Jolene was just a kid but it still is impressive
Lexi Fischer 1 year ago
I would have never guessed that she would be a nice person. I personally don’t listen and like her music
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#2
I've told the story before, but Robin Williams.
When I got out of the Army, I was working as a security guard. I was guarding one of those $500/plate rubber chicken dinner charity events, when I noticed a little hairy guy on the other side of the velvet rope about 10' away. It was Robin Williams. I didn't stare or say anything, I just went back to watching the crowd.
When he got up next to me, he struck up a conversation. I was absolutely nobody and he was very kind.
Moosy Girl 1 year ago
He was not absolutely nobody, he was a security guard, pretty important person if you ask me. :p
Corey Mackenzie 1 year ago
I met him at a sushi restaurant in winnipeg about 20 Years ago. He shook all our tables hands, cracked some jokes, had our sides splitting. He was very warm and friendly.
Donna Peluda 1 year ago
Yep, always say good morning, thanks good night to the security guard.
TBS 1 year ago
I bring our security guard Egg McMuffins and treats. Take care of the ones who take care of you.
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Doctor Strange 1 year ago
Robin Williams is one of my few personal heroes. The world would be a better place if more people tried to be like him.
#3
Mr. Rogers. I lived in his neighborhood during the summers (I really did live in Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood!). He and his family were authentically lovely people.
Karen Krause 1 year ago
I love reaction videos of other people in other countries watching Mr. Rogers. They are awed. He was truly a treasure.
Julie S 1 year ago
I might have to do that. I had never heard of Mr Rogers till I came on BP
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BoredBranzino 1 year ago
Even when being with the general public in personal (non-tv/ad/campaigns), he was a super person. I had a new job that required traveling quite a bit. I would see Fred at/close to my gate at PIT, awaiting his college son, friends, relatives, etc. He would always give people approaching him time of day -- for pics, questions, etc. He never shooed them off. He lived his art and his life the same way -- loving and true.
KariAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇵🇸🇩🇿 1 year ago
He wasn't on TV in Ireland when I was growing up but I've always seen posts about him. I looked up his show and seen clips and it was so nice! Such a sweet man. Was this a morning show or something on every day in the evenings?
Psychotherapist and executive coach Moshe Ratson explains on Psychology Today that our unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment and frustration. “There is a gap between the reality we face and the way we think it should be, and frustration and disappointment highlight the discrepancy. Unmet expectations are quite common, and they are a major internal trigger for anger,” he writes.
According to Ratson, though it’s natural to have expectations in life, if we’re too attached to them, it leads to suffering. Meanwhile, realistic expectations are fine because they’re grounded in experience and logic. But when they become detached from reality, they can sabotage our sense of happiness.
#4
Michael Keaton- he was filming a movie in our neighborhood. While all the other actors would run to their trailers between scenes, he would sit on the curb and BS with anyone who wanted to. Very down to earth guy.
KariAdoresHerKats🇮🇪🇵🇸🇩🇿 1 year ago
I had a crush on him when i seen Pacific Heights. Loved that film
ChickyChicky 1 year ago
I met him briefly at a horse show. He owned horses and did western riding. He was very kind, and short.
#5
Stephen King. Ran into him at a gas station as I was pulling in to gas up, he pointed to one of the pumps and said “that one’s out of order”.
It is not a thrilling tale, just a hero author saving me a few minutes of time going to a gas pump that wasn’t working. Everyone who has lived in maine probably has an identical story. King is always in random places being a solidly normal and decent dude.
Penguin Panda Pop 1 year ago
Always spreading horror stories it seems. "That one's out of order" is pretty short, but it's got some horror in there.
Bear Hall 1 year ago
"I was sitting next to her bed holding her hands when he got up to me, pointed to her breathing machine and said "that one's out of order".
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Brian bell 1 year ago
I actually had a short conversation about car stereos at a gas station in Maine with Stephen King!
Lady Miss Pie 1 year ago
I worked with him! He is an absolutely lovely human. He is generous and warm and so funny
RabidChild 1 year ago
In 7th grade (a really long time ago!) I had to write a business letter as an assignment. I wrote to Stephen King. He wrote back! It was just a postcard and type written but you could see where a typo or two had neen corrected. This was like 1978. I don't love everything he's written but he is still one of my favorite people on the planet.
#6
Never met him, but Steve Carrell has a video where he explains why he hates Ryan Gosling.
It's because in his free time Gosling spends a lot of time doing charity work. No cameras, not social media posts, no reporters. He doesn't do it for clout, he does it because he's a genuinely good person who recognizes how fortunate he is and wants to help others.
Ryan Gosling is the type of incredibly wholesome person that makes you feel like you feel like s**t because you see him and feel like you need to do more to follow his example.
And that's why Steve Carrell hates Ryan gosling.
Earthquake903 1 year ago
Steve Carrell is one of my favorite actors. It's good to know Ryan is a decent human.
Martin 1 year ago
I think it's hate as in a joking way and not genuine hatred.
Load More Replies...It really does help to go through life with realistic expectations that keep you grounded. If your expectations are too high, you risk being disappointed when you finally meet that person, see that movie, or try that product you’ve been daydreaming about for ages. If there’s a large gap between what you expected/wanted and what you got, it’s only going to ruin an experience that might otherwise have been pretty decent.
On the flip side, if you’re always cynical and pessimistic about the future, you might miss out on truly spectacular opportunities in life. So, it’s often best to keep your expectations in check as much as possible and to allow life to surprise you if things take an unexpectedly positive turn. Meanwhile, any disappointments that will come your way won’t hit as hard because you’re letting your life experiences, not your imagination, guide you.
#7
Encountered Robin Williams in an airport years ago. He was every bit as funny and kind as you’d hope, making jokes and genuinely asking about my day. That encounter still brings a smile to my face.
David Beaulieu 1 year ago
He filmed the movie Jumanji in the city where I went to college in NH (Keene). When he was filming scenes on the street he would work the crowd like a politician. Walking down the rope line making people laugh, signing things for hours. He really didn't have to, but he really was a sweetheart.
Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago
I think the whole world mourned his passing 😢 we all still adore him.
Doctor Strange 1 year ago
I wish more people looked up to people like him, tried to be like him
#8
Terry Prachett on one his new book signing tours at a small bookstore. Really nice talk and meet and greet during the signing.
Gahan Wilson, cartoonist, at a Comicon. He took time to draw something for everyone in line. He talked with both my daughters and I have a drawing of them by him. Really genuine and nice person.
Floeckchen 1 year ago
I can testify this for Sir Terry Pratchett. He was the nicest guy during a book signing. I still miss his books. I can barely manage to read "The shepherd's crown" without getting teary
Ace 1 year ago
I always read it as a kind of "wrapping up", not only of the Tiffany and Granny-related plotlines, but of himself as a writer and as a human being. It's one book that you _need_ to read in sequence though - just does not work on it's own.
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Jenny Barnes 1 year ago
I also have a Sir Prachett story: I was in Uncle Hugo's, a new, used and imported bookstore in downtown Minneapolis. This guy walks in and he is vaguely familiar but I just can't place him. The amazing guy, who alas I cannot remember his name after all these years, calls out, "Terry! What are you doing in our neck of the woods?" Terry explained that he had a few hours of lay over at MSP and thought he would come over and doodle on the books. He grabs a pen from the employee and then goes over to his books and starts signing away. Then I nearly smack myself as I realize who is standing there. So as he's signing books. I'm trying, and failing to act casual and start picking them up from the shelves. So instead of putting them on the shelf he starts to offer them to me. We chatted for a few before he left as quickly as he came in. I spent WAY too much money that day.
BoredBranzino 1 year ago
I saw a xeet from Neil Gaimon, talking about how he and Terry did a Good Omens book signing practically next to Times Square in NYC, and *no one* showed up. I was horrified. Granted I'm on the opposite coast, but had I heard about it, I'd have flown there for it -- and quelle surprise - get their undivided attention!!
#9
Meeting Sir Ian McKellen after a stage performance was a dream come true. He was gracious, witty, and incredibly humble, taking time to sign autographs and speak with fans. It was a magical experience.
Awkward lady 1 year ago
I met him many years ago when he was starting out in local theatre, and he was a friendly, funny person.
It helps to remember that celebrities—no matter how talented, rich, and charismatic they might be—are human beings. Just like you and us, they’re anxious about the future, worried about how others see them. They have flaws, insecurities, and worries like their fans, even if they might be better at hiding them.
This more human perspective can help you keep your expectations in check before you meet up with your beloved star. It should also help you keep at least some of your nerves in check. After all, you’ll be talking to another person, not a deity. Be polite. Be civil. Be authentic. And the odds are that they’ll return your kindness with more kindness.
Reputation is something that celebrities live by. Being kind, nice, well-mannered, and learning to get along with others isn't just the 'right' thing to do, it's also the smartest strategy.
The entertainment industry is quite tight-knit. If someone has a reputation for being rude or hard to work with, they might not get to work on high-profile projects much longer. On the flip side, someone who's got a magnetic personality, is a team player, and treats others with respect is going to quickly become an industry favorite, no matter what part of the industry they're in.
#10
Eddie the Dog from Frasier (real name Moose). I helped put on a giant dog festival in Seattle in 2000 and Eddie was a special guest. He was so god damned chill; even with hundreds of people wanting to pet him. Not sure why I thought he might be high strung but not at all. Later we went up the space needle with his handler and had a lovely dinner.
The Original Bruno 1 year ago
You don't want to be working a hotel when Eddie gets drunk though. He groped my girlfriend, trashed the hotel room. (I'm just picturing Eddie in one of those threads about how stars actually turned out to be pricks.)
Ken Beattie 1 year ago
You joke, but I'm sure I read an article that Moose was actually a real pain to deal with. He was constantly biting and just generally being an a*s (not surprising for a Jack Russell really). Found it: https://screenrant.com/frasier-show-eddie-dog-actor-cast-disliked-reason/
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#11
Neil Gaiman was utterly lovely. It was supposed to be a signing only, no personalization, but he personalized both my books and my friend’s without us asking and was overall just very nice.
Ace 1 year ago
"Was"? You had me worried for a second there. I'm pretty sure he's still just as genuine and down-to-earth as he always was.
CultOfBambi 1 year ago
A friend of mine moors his narrowboat on the canal at the bottom of Neil's garden and says he's always absolutely lovely.
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BoredBranzino 1 year ago
Oh, the one of 2 for Good Omens....I just shared a story above about them getting shanked at a book signing in NYC.
Mason Kronol 1 year ago
seriously? I even purposely spelled it wrong.No, it's not DUCK or DORK or D**K. It's the guy's effing last name! JFC!
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Dave Grohl. Ran into him at the Northridge mall all by himself and he totally stopped for a minute while I gushed like a star struck 9 year old. Super cool guy! Chino Moreno also. Hung out at the pool in Vegas before thier set and he totally just talked with me like nothing for a hlaf hour. Both bad a*s singers and super cool guys!
bored hamster 1 year ago
I love Dave Grohl & every time I read about him, I love him even more. Top man
Jason Done 1 year ago (edited)
The Foo Fighters supported AIDS-denialists for years... Their official website for a long time featured a whole section devoted to "Alive & Well", one of the most influencial organisations of AIDS-denialists around infamous Christine Maggiore.
Brandi Nicole 1 year ago
"While the association is an unfortunate mark on their past, Dave’s actions in particular, in the 20+ years since, suggest a 180-degree turn on the matter and have chosen to not only accept new information and educate themselves, but directly support AIDS education, research, and resources. It appears the band wants to leave this mistake in the past and atone privately. While some may choose to assume the worst in others, I choose to assume the best (the best…the best…)."
Load More Replies..."It's very easy for celebrities to become complacent and even frustrated with the amount of attention they get on a day-to-day basis, and it’s a constant battle to keep the smiles coming," u/Former-Tadpole, who sparked the positive topic online, told Bored Panda.
"When you meet a celebrity, you’re seeing a tiny 5-minute window of who they are as a person. They could be having a bad day, they could be exhausted from meeting people for 8 hours earlier on. But to you, that meeting is all you’ve got to go on. So if it goes badly, naturally you might assume they’re just a bad person in general and that isn’t always the case," they shared why it's so important to set realistic expectations for yourself before you meet your fave stars.
"I think one of the cool things about the thread is that there are some celebrities in there where people had a really great encounter with their idol, and then someone replies saying they had an awful encounter with the same celebrity! And I think that really hammers home the point. Celebrities should always think about this in the back of their minds, and vice versa, we should try not to judge people on their worst mistakes!"
#13
I got to interview Dick Van Dyke once, having admired his work for years, and he was every inch as charming, friendly, voluble, and modest as you could hope.
tracy black 1 year ago
i love d**k van dyke and so happy to hear he was as nice as i imagined he would be
#14
Willie Nelson. After a long show in a big honkytonk bar, he stayed after to meet anyone who wanted to meet him.
#15
Rick Astley. He is the kindest, most lovely guy. I got to meet him backstage as I had a connection with one of his team at the time and I hung out together with him and his band, he gave me wine and offered me toast!
10/10 would recommend meeting Rick Astley.
Karen Krause 1 year ago
He is actually cool with people being "Rick Rolled."
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Marinasongs1432 1 year ago
I remember seeing a post where someone on Reddit actually managed to rickroll Rick astley
Panflute 1 year ago
There was an AMA with him and the Redditor claimed it was a photo of Rick with him from some earlier event, but it was actually to the video. Rick Astley admitted that he was successfully rickrolled.
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Mangelo Il Fumatori 1 year ago
Why not? Jesus offered his closest peeps bread and wine.
Load More Replies... BoredBranzino 1 year ago
I stumbled onto a set of songs that he covered, because they inspired him - podcast style - with his acoustic guitar, and did an amazing job with them. Totally worth looking them up on YT.
Michael Largey 1 year ago (edited)
I somehow knew he would never give you up - never let you down.
The OP opened up to us that it was actually someone from their social circle who inspired them to start the thread. "My roommate told me a story about a few negative encounters with celebrities while working door security for their events," they shared.
"The media tends to focus on these negative encounters, the scandals, and I figured Reddit would be the perfect place to hear some stories from the other side of the coin," u/Former-Tadpole said that it's refreshing to talk about wholesome encounters, instead of someone's drawbacks.
#16
Saw Michelle Obama at a book signing, and she was every bit as elegant and insightful in person. She made time to have a real conversation with each person, making the experience unforgettable.
Sheila who? 1 year ago
There are only a few "first ladies" in the role who wore the crown and didn't let the glitter seep into their personality. The first I personally remember is Mrs. Carter, a true lady who was a full set for President Carter. The first Mrs. Bush was so excellent, and had an awesome sense of humor. Mrs. Obama was just so wonderful, planting a garden literally and figuratively, putting their favorite foods on the white house menu and including them in state dinners,her literacy and health campaigns, and not the least parenting two young ladies during very turbulent years of their lives. If she suddenly lost her mind and announced that she was running for President, they would declare her the winner that very day, and dare anyone to say else. And few people would.
ElfVibratorGlitter 1 year ago
Unfortunately there exists MAGA who would have a fit about her
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#17
Stan Lee he was so humble and loved every single one of his fans. He used to call me She-Hulk whenever he saw me.
Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago
I've always heard about what a cool guy he was. R.I.P., Stan 💙
#18
Adam Driver came to see us when I was stationed in Korea. Nicest dude, made sure to meet and talk with each of us that showed up.
Mantis_shrimp(they/them)🇺🇦️ 1 year ago
I'm sorry, I can't see him in any other movie role than Kylo Ren
The thread actually got so much attention that the OP eventually became a tad overwhelmed. "For the first day or two, I really tried to reply to everyone who shared a story, but the post just got bigger and bigger and eventually I had to switch the notifications off!" they told Bored Panda.
"I guess there is a ‘stigma’ about celebrities being snobby, but in the vast majority of cases it simply isn’t true! And I think people are eager to share their stories as it’s something that goes against the norm."
#19
Keanu Reeves in a jam packed subway car. Who almost knocked me over as we were climbing the steps to the exit.
Piglet 1 year ago
I mean, we all know Keanu is a nice guy, but this story contains zero information to communicate this to the reader.
Rayne OfSalt 1 year ago
The reddit prompt was "who is a nice celebrity you've met" not "tell us a detailed story about a celebrity you've met and why they're nice".This post answers the question asked at the start of the reddit thread clearly and directly, and it does indeed contain all the information a reader needs.
Load More Replies... Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I can't think of anyone else I'd rather be almost knocked over by.
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Betty White. Who’d of thunk it, right? /s Met here at a charity fundraiser for a guide dog school and she couldn’t have been more gracious. Took time to speak with most everyone in the room. Oh yeah, Charles Barkley is a pretty good dude also.
Jessica Bertram 1 year ago
Betty is immortal. It doesn't matter that she's gone, she will always be with us.
BoredBranzino 1 year ago
Charles Barkley - a decent dude, who can blast himself at any time he feels like it. YEAH, he made a money grab - cuz...who wouldn't???? Then afterwards, in a one-on-one interview says "I think them calling me money grabbing was an insult to my character.....but then I realized I had no character...."
Dread Pirate Roberts 1 year ago
Betty was and forever will be absolutely amazing. I don't know a single person who doesn't love her
Rocky Horror Panda 1 year ago
It's actually: Who'd've thunk it? "Who'd of" is the real crime here. 😆
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Vincent Price. He came to my university to lecture and afterward stood in the doorway of the men's dressing room of the auditorium talking to us for about an hour while we stood in the hallway. If it hadn't been later than 11:00 p.m., I think he would have kept talking. I don't think he ever met a stranger, and he was the nicest most approachable human being. But very very tall. And very very elegant. And entirely on his own. No assistant, no manager.
Sue User 1 year ago
I have a cookbook he put out. He ate in very nice restaurants. He would ask the chefs for their recipes for the book.
M O'Connell 1 year ago
Someone very graciously scanned and uploaded the entire book to archive.org in case anyone wanted to check that out: https://archive.org/details/a-treasury-of-great-recipes-mary-price-vincent-price
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Captain Flapjack 1 year ago
There is a sort video on the tube where he is bickering with Christopher Lee and at the end he calls him a b***h..halerious.
Beth August 1 year ago
I can say the same thing. I also met him at my university and had a lovely conversation with him. He was so approachable and down to earth.
Have you ever met any stars in person, dear Pandas? What was your experience like? What celebrity would you love to talk to if you could pick anyone in history? Feel free to share your perspectives in the comment section at the bottom of this post! We're always happy to hear what you have to say.
#22
Ewan McGregor was as nice as you’d ever hope for. Chatted about his brother and flying for a half hour, as easy as could be.
Chewie Baron 1 year ago
For anyone wondering, Ewan McGregor’s brother is a fighter pilot for the RAF (Royal Air Force), is called Colin. His call sign is Obi Two.
#23
Roddy Piper, I loved wrestling growing up and Roddy was my hero. Flash forward 30 years and I see him in a pub in Ireland of all places. I decide that I'm gonna go talk to him, which I wouldn't usually do. I get myself psyched up and tell myself to be cool and not be weird about it. I walked up, introduced myself. He grabbed my hand really hard pulled me in close to him and looked me up and down (I'm a big guy) and said "with you by my side I could have taken them all".... I giggled like a schoolgirl. He then chatted took a pic with me and was lovely. Fantastic memory.
Eric Williams 1 year ago
"I giggled like a school girl." a charming admission coming from a 'big guy' !
dayngerkat 1 year ago
"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick a*s... and I'm all out of bubblegum."
#24
Weird Al and Fred Armisen. Both were some of the nicest, down-to-earth gents I ever met.
Karen Krause 1 year ago
After seeing Weird Al's "Biography" movie on Netflix, he'd have to be a nice guy or the movie wouldn't have made sense as a spoof.
#25
Eddie Vedder is one of the nicest humans on the planet. Met him a few times and he is just so kind and warm and funny. And such a huge music fan.
David Evans, aka The Edge is the same.
The Original Bruno 1 year ago
Kiinda terrifying that of the eight bands that most represent grunge music to me, Vedder is the only lead singer still alive. (He led two of those bands.)
Super Bree 1 year ago
I'm a Seattle native (specifically West Seattle) and I first met both Eddie Vedder and Chris Cornell at the restaurant I worked at, and both were super sweet, extremely kind people who just wanted to be treated like normal people. When I left the restaurant industry and became a manager for the local Blockbuster Video, Chris was a regular and he remembered me, by name and we had a great talking about movies whenever he came in. I miss him and his music so much. Now I own my own small business and Jeff Ament and his partner Pandora and several other local famous musicians, authors and artists are in all the time, and they are all really great! They just want to be normal people while creating great music, art or stories for everyone to enjoy.
#26
Henry Rollins.
At the time I was teaching a college writing course. We looked at Henry's, admittedly bad, poetry and read some of his prose stuff as well as listened to Rollins Band songs to discuss the lyrics. He came to a nearby town to do one of his spoken word shows. I emailed him to see if he'd do a Q&A with my students, not expecting him to answer. He did. He said he could meet with us for 30 minutes after the show. He did just that, answering all my students' questions, and the thing was he answered each of them with long, thoughtful answers. Nothing was canned or cliche. Then he let us take a pic with him.
The man was everything I hoped my celebrity hero would be.
Otto Katz 1 year ago
I'm an old lady, and people are surprised when I say I like Henry Rollins.
Jcusack 1 year ago
I mean he is 63... He might not look it, but he's not exactly "young" anymore. p.s. I'm 35 n I like him too!
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Met him after one of his spoken word shows back in like 2008 or something. Small group (like 10) of us fans just chilling and talking with him for about an hour or so at Berkeley. He focused a lot of his questions at me due to my military service (i uad only separated a couple years prior). He seems intense but he is really chill.
#27
Keanu Reeves. Popped up in a Starbucks in San Fran. Totally chill and awesome dude, but had to dip before word got out he was around. I felt bad after that starstruck wore off. Imagine not being able to linger because you are always pursued. Like Battlestar Galactica.
LavenderHippoInAJar 1 year ago
Unrelated to the story, but... does anyone actually say "san fran" in real life???
A. Starhawk Hunt 1 year ago
I usually call that city Sam Frisco. Bugged the living hell out of my Ex. Side note? Don’t let me know something I do bugs you. Just don’t.
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BoredBranzino 1 year ago
I lived there almost 15 years. San Fran is fine - referring to the city and whole valley at South Bay. Rarely do people describe it as SFO (their airport code) except me -- which would be MUCH easier and accurate, if you ask me. 1. Because most all tourists fly into SFO, and 2), Because the restaurants COOK for tourists they NEVER expect to see again, so they don't care how it turns out for tourists NOR the locals.
#28
My dad and I met Eric Idle (from Monty Python) last May at a bookstore in Stratford, Ontario. Long story short, he was absolutely delightful, especially given that we were interrupting his day. Took a selfie with my dad, and chatted with me for a little bit and shook my hand. It was especially nice given some of the rumours that John Cleese is a bit of a prick. He just had like this aura of pleasantness to him. Just happy to be there, and happy to say Hi.
The Original Bruno 1 year ago
I think Cleese probably acts like a prick when you catch him in character.
soro doeth 1 year ago (edited)
I dont understand what phrase one of the second paragraph has to do with talking about Eric Idle's kindness but anyhow i think that spreading rumors about public figures is not less harmful than spreading rumors about anonymous people.
#29
Tony Curtis Met him in the reception of the Beverly Hills Hilton one quiet afternoon in 2008. He was in a wheelchair, and had his wife and PA with him (both attractive blondes). My wife and I walked over and asked for his autograph. He smiled and said he’d be delighted to. He then took a pen and paper and did a sketch, signed and dated it. He recognised we were from the UK with our accents, and the 3 of us chatted whilst he completed the sketch. He then kissed my wife’s hand, and shook my hand. Despite age catching up with him, he was still a good looking fella with piercing blue eyes. And he was a complete gentleman. A moment we will never forget.
#30
Jon Stewart. Met him. Has a brief chat. He was hilarious, smart, curious and gracious.
aubergine10003 1 year ago
I interviewed Jon for our college's alumni magazine back in the 90's and he was a total sweetheart.
BoredBranzino 1 year ago
Jon Stewart is brilliant, and amazingly funny, but we just can't let him run amok in government or he's likely to start a 404 campaign.
#31
Billy Connolly. He is the sweetest man.
DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
Billy Connolly is the sort I imagine you can listen to all night long just telling stories and laughing.
Donna Peluda 1 year ago
If you can understand him, his accent can very thick specially when his doing gigs in Scotland. Even so his funny as hell.
Some guy 1 year ago
It's too bad his title role in "Fido" was non-speaking.
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Red Reilly 1 year ago
My ex brought a bunch of his artwork and got invited to a private evening with Billy a couple of years back, he said Billy was hilarious and lovely and they got a photo toghether.
#32
Tony Iommi, guitarist for Black Sabbath.
He came in to record an interview at a place I worked (this was early 2000s), and he was nice enough to sign my copy of Paranoid. He opened up the gatefold to sign it and he quipped, "Oh, I expected some seeds to fall out of this."
Just freaking made my day, especially since he was the main reason I picked up the stupid guitar in the first place!
Mason Kronol 1 year ago
I've met a couple people (not ozzy) from Black Sabbath, cool dudes. And as a very young woman they weren't creepy!
William Teach 1 year ago
I got too meet Dio, Iomi, Bill Ward, and Geezer Butler way, way, way back when they were playing in NJ, had sort of backstage passes. Just quickly, all very nice. Most metal folks are very nice, they live off fans and treat them appropriately.
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He was so kind! A friend of mine did asked him for a personal momento, and he gave me the finger! (If you don't get it, Tommy Iommi made himself a plastic finger after losing his in an industrial accident just before his big break.)
Philly Bob Squires 1 year ago
Can attest to this! Tony was a gracious guy! I actually met Ozzy too back in 1996. He was super cool as well! Never did meet Bill or Geezer.
#33
Hulk Hogan is not a great human being, but I've never seen anyone be so kind to their fans. People approached him as his family was leaving dinner, and everyone who walked by also stopped. He sent his family home and spent over 3 hours talking to every single person that came up. It was wild.
John Cena was exactly as nice and caring as you would expect him to be. Just a humble and caring guy.
James016 1 year ago
His outright racist comments, his attitude when his son was drink driving, crashed and left his friend brain damaged needing 24 hour care. Not forgetting the lies and BS he told while in WWE.
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Lee Henderson 1 year ago
Adm. Stan Turner director of the CIA under Jimmy Carter. I was their exterminator and I would have to spend at least 4 hours there. Breakfast and/or lunch.
#34
I randomly had a beer with Sufjan Stevens once. Very quiet and polite. I asked about his music and told him about my cooking and just food stuff in general.
He says to me, “you have a real gift with food… perhaps you should pursue that.”
A year later I was accepted in the culinary school of my choice. I graduated and had a successful career as a baker and pastry chef (for a few years until disability robbed me from this kinda work).
Woulda never done that without his kind nudge!
BoredBranzino 1 year ago
I randomly had a drink with Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd, and it ended up in ME getting arrested. Although he wasn't a "hero", have a care on who you might hang about with, at any particular time.
#35
Most of the cast of Lucifer :) they’re all lovely and so down to earth.
DennyS (denzoren) 1 year ago
Whenever I see Tom Ellis I remember his part on Miranda and that always cracks me up.
Penny Fan 1 year ago
I would sell a kidney for a Lucifer/Miranda cross-over. Comic Relief writers are you listening?
Load More Replies... BoredBranzino 1 year ago
Lauren German is real, real- refuses to wear "high heels" for her running characters "Hostel 2", Lucifer, and Tom Ellis is a cool kat from the "country", who loves to chat with anyone, anywhere. Detective Douche (Kevin Alejandro), has been a TON of great shows, and totally deserves his time in the spotlight here. Wanna talk Tom?? Try watching "Rush".
#36
I met Susan Sarandon. While she wasn't a hero of mine per se, I still grew up with my mom watching Rocky Horror (among many of her other films), so meeting her was a huge deal. She was nothing but incredibly kind and generous with her time. Absolutely terrific human being.
Rocky Horror Panda 1 year ago
I need to listen to the RHPS soundtrack again. It's been too long.
#37
Had a chance to speak with Emma Watson at a UN event. She was incredibly intelligent and gracious, taking the time to discuss her work with gender equality. Far from being disappointed, I left even more inspired.
The Original Bruno 1 year ago
I kinda discount these meetings at professional, press-the-flesh sorta events. I've met several politicians at professional events (D**k Schumer, Newt Gingrich, Jesse Jackson, Alan Keyes and a couple dozen Congressmen), plus some pundits like Ann Coulter, Michael Moore, etc. They don't dial up their friendliness based on whether you're their constituent or what; it's less tiring to be gracious and engaging to everyone.
The Original Bruno 1 year ago (edited)
Totally off topic by now, but I eventually started reading the wives, on the more rare chance to meet them with their wives. (I didn't meet any famous husbands.) Of all people, Calista Gingrich was the one who actually impressed me as being genuine; despite marrying Newt AFTER he had peaked in power and looking very stiff and plastic, she struck me as strangely genuine. Not that the others weren't GENUINE in being happy to meet people; It's precisely that she DIDN'T seem like it was a ROLE she loved, but just was a warm person DESPITE not loving the limelight.
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Robert Carlyle, he stayed at a hotel I worked at and come and chatted with me at the concierge desk and was just a genuinely nice humble guy.
Shark Lady 1 year ago
He's one of the few celebrities I would love to meet. He was one of my first celeb crushes due to watching him in Hamish Macbeth.
#39
Kevin Smith. It was at a London comicon, and I'm usually not all that fussed by meeting celebrities at cons because they're never going to be at their best and just going through the motions meeting hundreds of rabid fans but I had something I wanted to share with Kev so queued, got him to sign a comic I had bought years before in his store in New Jersey, and told him the story. I had read on Kev's Facebook page recently that one of the guys who worked at the Secret Stash had died and I realised it was the guy who had served me. We had had a really nice chat that day and it stuck in my mind. Kev told me of the circumstances in which he had died and thanked me for telling him the story. He always struck me as a straight up, honest guy and this only reaffirmed that.
#40
Kari Byron from Mythbusters. She was shooting a segment at my workplace and was very down to earth and kind. Brightened up everyone's day.
#41
Mike Flanagan (horror writer/director). He was so kind and gracious and actually took the time to explain his intention with some of my favorite scenes from his work. I'll be a lifelong fan because of what a nice person he is.
#42
Rod Gilbert “Mr Ranger”. 1982 HOF hockey player. I’d only seen his highlights as a kid. His number was the only one hanging in the rafters at MSG for years. Met him in the parking lot after a fundraiser golf outing I was working. Our cars were parked next to each other. He and I were about the last to leave. Wasn’t sure it was him so I asked, never saw him in person before only on TV. He shook my hand and we chatted a few minutes. Like people do while changing outfits , shoes, having a beer in the lot after a round. We talked about hockey, family and work. He was more interested in knowing about me and my love of the game and the Rangers. He was everything built up to be. He pulled a 8x10 glossy out of a box he had in his car and began to sign. The pen poked through, and he wanted to sign a new one. I told him I wanted that one - it was real. He finished writing with a very personal inscription. When he passed a few years ago it was different than the feelings I’d ever had over a celebrity death.
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Doctor Strange 1 year ago
Penn from Penn and Teller is pretty nice. I saw them live once, and afterwards was the usual meet and greet. But when all that was done, my father and I saw Penn hanging out outside. We chatted with him for a bit, and despite it being his break he took the time to talk to us, even encouraged me in my own pursuit of being a magician. Really nice, we had a pleasant conversation. Then, as he goes to go back into the building, he gets stopped because the door is locked and won't open. And you hear a little voice from the side as my mom calls out "Use Magic!"
Der Kommissar 1 year ago (edited)
Carl Wilson, Joyce DeWitt, Wayne Shorter and Larry Hagman were the nicest of the many celebrities I have met thru work.
Rachel Pelz 1 year ago
Apart from the Ryan Gosling story, I feel that most of these are "fan meets celebrity, who does conversation with fan" stories. ...oh. BP changed the headline from "celebrities being kind" to "encounters". Well then...
The Doom Song 1 year ago
I met Waterparks. They were all super nice and down to earth guys. Got hugs from all three members. This is when they weren't so famous so now I have bragging rights
Rayne OfSalt 1 year ago
Most of the celebrities I've met wouldn't really be known outside Australia, but the ones non-aussies should know that're just lovely people are Jason Mewes, Jewel Staite and Jeff Goodblum.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Most of these are known for their niceness. What I want to read are stories about people who you wouldn't expect to be nice but really are...
Julie Arsmtrong 1 year ago
Why can't I see the full article anymore? I can only see part of the first sentence on each post.
LCB 1 year ago
Me neither! Not only have bored panda become advertising whores and can't spell, but now they don't even bother to fix these kind of glitches?
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Doctor Strange 1 year ago
Penn from Penn and Teller is pretty nice. I saw them live once, and afterwards was the usual meet and greet. But when all that was done, my father and I saw Penn hanging out outside. We chatted with him for a bit, and despite it being his break he took the time to talk to us, even encouraged me in my own pursuit of being a magician. Really nice, we had a pleasant conversation. Then, as he goes to go back into the building, he gets stopped because the door is locked and won't open. And you hear a little voice from the side as my mom calls out "Use Magic!"
Der Kommissar 1 year ago (edited)
Carl Wilson, Joyce DeWitt, Wayne Shorter and Larry Hagman were the nicest of the many celebrities I have met thru work.
Rachel Pelz 1 year ago
Apart from the Ryan Gosling story, I feel that most of these are "fan meets celebrity, who does conversation with fan" stories. ...oh. BP changed the headline from "celebrities being kind" to "encounters". Well then...
The Doom Song 1 year ago
I met Waterparks. They were all super nice and down to earth guys. Got hugs from all three members. This is when they weren't so famous so now I have bragging rights
Rayne OfSalt 1 year ago
Most of the celebrities I've met wouldn't really be known outside Australia, but the ones non-aussies should know that're just lovely people are Jason Mewes, Jewel Staite and Jeff Goodblum.
Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Most of these are known for their niceness. What I want to read are stories about people who you wouldn't expect to be nice but really are...
Julie Arsmtrong 1 year ago
Why can't I see the full article anymore? I can only see part of the first sentence on each post.
LCB 1 year ago
Me neither! Not only have bored panda become advertising whores and can't spell, but now they don't even bother to fix these kind of glitches?
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