They say you should never meet yourheroes. And for most of us, that’s not a problem, as we’re incredibly unlikely to casually encounter a famousathleteor musician while strolling down the street. But if you do happen to have a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with someone you admire, you can only hope that you’ll be lucky enough to meet a friendly face!Redditors have recently beensharingstories about the kindestcelebritiesthey’ve ever met, so we’ve gathered their most wholesome stories below. Keep reading to also find a conversation with Becky and Bri, hosts of theGossip Breakpodcast, and be sure to upvote the anecdotes that prove thatfameand fortune doesn’t have to go to your head!This post may includeaffiliate links.
They say you should never meet yourheroes. And for most of us, that’s not a problem, as we’re incredibly unlikely to casually encounter a famousathleteor musician while strolling down the street. But if you do happen to have a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with someone you admire, you can only hope that you’ll be lucky enough to meet a friendly face!
Redditors have recently beensharingstories about the kindestcelebritiesthey’ve ever met, so we’ve gathered their most wholesome stories below. Keep reading to also find a conversation with Becky and Bri, hosts of theGossip Breakpodcast, and be sure to upvote the anecdotes that prove thatfameand fortune doesn’t have to go to your head!
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Tom Hiddleston. Ran into him in a bookstore in London, of all places. I was peeking through some shelves and there he was, just browsing quietly. I hesitated to approach him because you never want to be intrusive, you know? But I noticed he picked up a novel I absolutely loved.After a bit of an internal battle, I mustered the courage to just say, “That’s an amazing book, hope you enjoy it as much as I did.” He looked up, his eyes brightened and he gave me the warmest smile. “I’ve heard good things. Any other recommendations?” he asked.We ended up talking about books and theatre for a good half an hour. He was incredibly polite, eloquently spoken and genuinely interested in my thoughts. I walked away with a few book recommendations from him, and he insisted on paying for my book as a thank-you for the chat. Never made me feel like he was in a rush, never seemed anything less than delighted to talk. Absolute gentleman.
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Dolly Parton. But a ton of people can say that, I suppose.
To learn more about celebrities we would all probably love to meet, we reached out to Bri and Becky, hosts of theGossip Breakpodcast. They were kind enough to have a chat withBored Pandaand share about one of their own celebrity encounters.“We got to meet Teresa Giudice ofThe Real Housewives of New Jerseyat a dive bar in Tampa! She was so sweet and super smiley and FUN! She was even pouring shots in people’s mouths,” the hosts revealed.
To learn more about celebrities we would all probably love to meet, we reached out to Bri and Becky, hosts of theGossip Breakpodcast. They were kind enough to have a chat withBored Pandaand share about one of their own celebrity encounters.
“We got to meet Teresa Giudice ofThe Real Housewives of New Jerseyat a dive bar in Tampa! She was so sweet and super smiley and FUN! She was even pouring shots in people’s mouths,” the hosts revealed.
I met Robin Williams a bit more than 20 years ago. He was performing a stand up show. My wife, then she was my girlfriend, was with me and I convinced her to go around back of the theater after the show to see if he came out. After about 10 minutes, Robin appeared. He was still soaked in sweat and looked absolutely and completely tired as hell. Looked like he could barely walk. He was so soft and gentle. Several people just wanted to talk to him and tell him how much he meant to them. He stood and listened to every word and never broke his gaze on them. He was gracious and utterly just kind. I got an autograph and a picture with him. Unfortunately it was before smart phones so no video and it was a film camera. And I even made him laugh quite heartily when I made a joke at the expense of my girlfriend. It was that loud explosive laugh that we all remember and it’s one of the highlights of my life. Just a beautiful, kind, and gentle man.
Kate Bush. I waited for her outside a radio station in the rain when she came to NY after the Hounds of Love release. I was originally going to get my album signed when she was at Tower Records earlier, but the line was around the block.She came out with an army of handlers who were desperately trying to rush her along into the car. I said, “Hi Kate! Would you sign my record please?” She said, “Of course love!” She grabs my pen and says, “Who’s it for?” I said, “Me!” She said, “Do you want me to write…To me?” We laughed and I told her my name. She asked me how I liked the record and I told her I loved it but The Dreaming was my favorite. She thought that was hilarious.I have to say that I’ve never seen a more striking face that close before. I was an absolute stuttering idiot, and she was so nice.
We also asked Becky and Bri what celebrities they’d like to run into next. “I think if we were able to cross paths with Cynthia Erivo or Ariana Grande in person, that would be a dream come true! I feel like they’re both so humble and down to earth,” they shared.But they wouldn’t be thrilled to encounter every star. “On the other hand, I would not wanna meet LeBron James, surprisingly,” they noted. “I’ve heard he is not as normal and calm as he appears to be…”
We also asked Becky and Bri what celebrities they’d like to run into next. “I think if we were able to cross paths with Cynthia Erivo or Ariana Grande in person, that would be a dream come true! I feel like they’re both so humble and down to earth,” they shared.
But they wouldn’t be thrilled to encounter every star. “On the other hand, I would not wanna meet LeBron James, surprisingly,” they noted. “I’ve heard he is not as normal and calm as he appears to be…”
George Takei. He is the real deal.
Paul Rudd. Went out of his way to be super kind to me and my friend, gave us autographs and pictures and chatted for a long time, and even offered to share a cab back down to Times Square (which, of course, we said yes to). 1000/10 amazing human being.
Henry Winkler.Met him at a movie theater in LA, he was just seeing a movie with his wife and some friends. He was so welcoming and warm when I approached him that my date told me afterwards that initially, she didn’t realize who he was and just assumed he was my uncle or something.
Finally, we asked the hosts why they believe celebrities often have reputations of being entitled.“I do think most celebrities are rude and entitled because, for some reason, they think because we can recognize them that they’re better than average humans,” Becky and Bri noted. “I totally understand not wanting to take pictures, and that’s not what I’m referring to. More like, the celebs who don’t tip while they’re out, yell at their staff, etc.“And if you’re interested in hearing even more celebrity gossip, be sure to check out Gossip Break onApple PodcastsorSpotify!
Finally, we asked the hosts why they believe celebrities often have reputations of being entitled.
“I do think most celebrities are rude and entitled because, for some reason, they think because we can recognize them that they’re better than average humans,” Becky and Bri noted. “I totally understand not wanting to take pictures, and that’s not what I’m referring to. More like, the celebs who don’t tip while they’re out, yell at their staff, etc.”
And if you’re interested in hearing even more celebrity gossip, be sure to check out Gossip Break onApple PodcastsorSpotify!
Keanu Reeves. Sat next to him at a sushi bar. Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) is also very nice. Ron Howard and Tom Hanks (and Rita Wilson) are also about as down to earth as you might expect.
“Weird” Al Yankovic.I’ve told this before, but I got the chance to interview him for my little podcast many many years ago.His manager told me I had 10 minutes. I asked my questions and I wrapped the show. And I said I’ll get out of your hair.He said it was cool and we just sat around and talked about music, and all kinds of stuff for almost a half hour. It was a very surreal experience talking to someone I had listened to basically my whole life.He then gave me a backstage pass to come back after the show, which I did! I was last in the after show line as I guess there was a contest or something.Even after performing a full show, meet and greets for almost an hour, he remembered my name, took a few more photos and said he loved all the questions I asked. And asked for a link to the show and my email address.Sadly I never heard back from him, but it was amazing experience, and Al is a genuinely nice guy and generous with his time.11/10 would do again!
Sir Sidney Poitier mistook me for an employee at a wedding we both happened to be attending. He was ridiculously kind and gently asked where we could sit (he was in a wheelchair at the time and there wasn’t a lot of space in the back). I said, “Anywhere you want, but I heard folks speaking earlier and I believe there’s a spot for you up front.”.
Coincidentally enough, Kamala Harris. I work in hospitality and she came to visit a guest who was staying at my hotel in early 2020 so it was my job to escort her to the room. It was just me and her (no security) and I let her know I admired her work so she opened up. I’d just moved to DC and she couldn’t have been nicer. Asked how I liked the city, how my family was, and recommended places to visit in DC.At the end of the night, she called a yellow cab and left without any fanfare.
Adam Sandler. I worked at an upscale restaurant. He came in fairly often. He once came off very rude to me and raised his voice over not being able to be seated right away and walked out. A few minutes later I felt a hug from behind and in his signature Adam Sandler soft voice he started to apologize for the way he treated me and that he was having a bad day but that it was no excuse. He’s been nothing but extremely kind ever since.
Celine Dion. Just one of the nicest. I was in a wheelchair at the time but wanted to stand to get a picture with her, she made sure I was ok and wouldn’t fall afterwords she helped me back in my chair and told my husband you make sure you take good care of her. I’ve met some of her family on accident they are all just so sweet and nice, all around great people.
Mr. T. I made his buddy a cake and he came with to place the order. He was sooo nice and took a pic with me. He also had a little speaker toy that has a bunch of his sayings like I PITY THE FOOL on it and pushed some of the buttons and laughed harder then anyone else. He signed it and gave it to me.
Hugh Jackman, it was like talking to someone you’ve known for ages, very friendly.
Muhammed Ali was probably the nicest famous person I’ve met. I cooked him food and he was very thankful and kind to me for doing so. I still remember his hands engulfing mine when he shook my hands and thanked me so clearly.
I was late for my slot to meet Carl Weathers at comic con because I was stuck in traffic.Carl not only hung around until I arrived, but gave me a good-humoured lecture on the importance of punctuality, talked about Arrested Development and general acting stuff with me for much longer than he needed to (cons are usually thirty seconds and out) and signed off with the Predator handshake.What a guy.
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Pierce Brosnan. Very tall, handsome, friendly and gracious. Came into the spa I worked in with his wife and was very chatty and just overall a nice guy. However, the estheticians who worked on his wife didn’t have as nice things to say about her!
Brad Paisley. Sweet guy, and he noticed that I wasn’t star struck like the rest of the group he met backstage. He pulled me aside as I was leaving and said “ I know this isn’t your thing but I really hope you have a great time tonight “.
Victoria Beckham. Met her at a meet-and-greet in London. She was promoting her clothes. I was there bc of catering. She’s really nice, said hello to everybody, thanked us for helping and our time. Was not stuck up at all.
Jason Alexander.I was working on a movie he was in.Part of the crew were hanging out back.He came out and asked if he could join us.Shot the s**t with the guys for quite a while.Normal as can be.Edit to add a little more info:It was a very informal request along the line of, “Hey guys, mind if I join you?”Very casual but also very polite as he didn’t know what we were talking about.Also, he made it clear he just wanted to hang out.As the talent we might have treated him differently (more formally, perhaps) if he had not have been so friendly and casual.
Fats domino. Was in a plane flying over the Atlantic with him. He serenaded the plane for hours.
Andie macdowellMet her at LAX. Sweetest woman. I didn’t even initiate the conversation. lol.
Chris Evans. Met him around the FF time at a birthday party for his nephew at my gymnastics gym. We chatted for about 20 mins over the course of two hours. He was very friendly and “average guy vibes.” He was incredibly humble and grateful for the current opportunities that were coming his way. Just seemed a really “regular guy wins the lottery and I can’t believe this just happened to me” vibe.
Paul Sun-Hyung Lee.I tell this story every now and again, but a buddy of mine is a friend of his. We met him for lunch once, and at this point, he was maybe 1 or 2 seasons into Kim’s Convenience, so he was in town doing some press where we were working.I ordered over $30 worth of food at this place because I was going to bring some home. He insisted that he pay for everything, and I was mortified because I truly (maybe somewhat naively now) did not think a stranger would offer to buy my lunch.As I protested, he simply said, “I’m at a place in my career where I can be this generous, so that’s what I’m going to do.”Never forgotten his kindness, and now he’s in Star Wars and Avatar.
Julianne Moore was delightful. Could not have been sweeter or more engaging, even at the end of a long stressful day.
Billy Corgan. I met him at an autograph signing. He saw the calendar I wanted him to sign and he got excited at the guitar he was holding in the picture. He showed it to the rest of the band and kept talking about how he hadn’t seen the guitar in years.
Tom DeLonge. Went up to him and said “ya know, you kinda look like a guy from Blink 182?” He said “yeah, I think I was in that band?” Told him Take Off Your Pants.. was the first album I bought with my own money and he lit up and we had a fun conversation. He was out with his kid, trying to lay low, I did not blow his cover. We shook hands and off he went.
Mario himself, Charles Martinet. Have met him at a couple conventions and he is always just the sweetest old man. It’s obvious he loves what he does and genuinely enjoys every interaction with fans. When I met him first the first time, I was in a sling from shoulder surgery and he asked me about it and after telling him about my injury he gave a perfect Mario voice “oh nooooooo!”. It was fantastic.
Dave Grohl - met him at the Met in NY when he was in town to play snl. He was with his family and I didn’t want to interrupt, but I went up and said “Mr Grohl?” And he said “yeah?” And I said “nice to meet you” handshake and he said “nice to meet YOU” and I could tell he would have shot the s**t for another few minutes, but I just left it there and that was plenty.
Steph Curry was a very chill down to earth dude. Not that “larger than life” vibe many pro athlete give off.I did work at his house a few times years ago.
Pauly Shore.He told me I was handsome and invited me to share a tiramisu with him.
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Diamond Dallas Page. Chatted about his DDP Yoga and the help he’s given people that have given up. Both ended up slightly in tears, was a great experience with a heartfelt human connection. Really cool guy, down to earth and humble.
Alexis Ohanian. Not super famous, but famous enough. Former ceo and co-founder of reddit.I hear a lot of executives say the same thing, you can be rich and successful you just work hard enough. I went to one of his talks and he said something that I have never heard anyone fairly wealthy say that was the total opposite and very unexcepted. He credited that a lot of his success came from the fact that he was a white male in America. His race and gender provided him a lot of opportunities and advantages that helped form his path that otherwise would have been very difficult or even unavailable were he born a woman and/or of color.He’s also extremely nice and sweet. Talked to him about WoW for a very short bit since he said it was his primary distractor during the founding of reddit. He also invited this random street musician he found on to his talk and said something like, “This is (name). I just met him 2 hours ago on my way to the venue. His music is really good and so I invited him over here. Check him out and support”.
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