8 Celebrities Confess Their Own Celebrity Crushes
Crushes are a universally shared experience, but that doesn't make them any less embarrassing.
Celebrity crushes are harmless fun until the crush is famous, famous enough to be on a red carpet, a movie set, or a sitcom rerun you have watched a hundred times. That is exactly why these stories are so entertaining, because even the biggest stars still get starstruck.
In this roundup, celebrities open up about their own celebrity crushes, from Game of Thrones favorites to a few very familiar Hollywood faces. Some of the pairings are sweet, some are surprising, and a few are the kind of crushes that make perfect sense once you hear them.
Keep scrolling, because one of these confessions might be the most relatable thing a celebrity has ever said.
1. Helen Mirren's secret crush: Vin Diesel
Helen Mirren shared in an interview that she has a crush on Vin Diesel: “He was just so smart and so funny and so cool, and I just sort of fell a little bit in love with him right there and then. Vin, I love you.” According to Dr. Stan Tatkin, a couples therapist, “Celebrity crushes can often reflect our desires for connection and admiration, making them a fascinating aspect of human relationships.”
Invision/Invision/East News, PacificCoastNews/BWP Media/East News2. Emilia Clarke's secret crush: Matt LeBlanc
Emilia Clarke had a crush on Matt LeBlanc, and when she met him on The Graham Norton Show, she asked him to use his famous line on her. According to Dr. Laura Berman, a renowned sex therapist, "Celebrity crushes can evoke strong emotions and excitement, often reminding us of our own desires and fantasies." LeBlanc's “How you doin’?” caused her to turn bright red, and she admitted that the iconic line still works, showcasing the power of charisma and charm in celebrity interactions.
emilia_clarke/instagram3. Sophie Turner's secret crush: Matthew Perry
Another Game of Thrones actress, Sophie Turner, shared a story about her celebrity crush, Matthew Perry, saying, “I would walk around the corner every day to go to my local supermarket, and I would see Matthew Perry...” Her flirting technique didn’t pan out as hoped, as she tried to offer him a light for his already lit cigarette, “so that was just embarrassing.”
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It’s like the AITA mess when you reveal your friend’s secret crush to their crush’s best friend, and everyone’s trust implodes.
4. Selena Gomez' secret crush: Chris Evans
In 2015, Selena Gomez confirmed that she had a crush on Chris Evans: “I kind of have a crush on Chris Evans. Isn’t he cute? He’s very cute.” According to Dr. Gary Chapman, a renowned marriage counselor and author, “Celebrity crushes can be a fun way to explore our own desires and preferences in relationships.” Who doesn't think he's very cute?
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5. Kristen Stewart's secret crush: Amy Adams
In an interview, Kristen Stewart shared that Amy Adams was not only a coworker: “And Amy Adams, man, she’s my favorite actress. I have a total crush on her because I got to work with her too — she’s awesome.”
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6. Cole Sprouse's secret crush: Jennifer Aniston
Dr. Terri Orbuch shared insights on celebrity crushes, noting that such feelings can often lead to overwhelming emotions. Cole Sprouse revealed his crush on Jennifer Aniston during an appearance on Stephen Colbert's show, stating, “I was so intimidated by my crush on her that I completely blanked and forgot every single one of my lines, and she just stared at me and was waiting.” According to Dr. Orbuch, “Crushes can evoke a mix of excitement and anxiety, often causing individuals to feel vulnerable in front of someone they admire.”
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7. Jennifer Lawrence's secret crush: Timothée Chalamet
Jennifer Lawrence shared with ET that she thinks Timothée Chalamet is not just talented but also attractive: “Timothée, I’m waiting for him to get a little bit older, you know? [I’m] buttering him up like a pig for slaughter, and then I’m going to swing right in there as soon as he’s, like, 30.”
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8. Matthew McConaughey's secret crush: Susan Sarandon
During an interview with W Magazine, relationship expert Dr. Alexandra Solomon noted that celebrity crushes often stem from admiration for qualities we value. She stated, “Crushes can reflect our desires for authenticity and connection, much like how Matthew expressed his admiration for Susan Sarandon, saying, ‘Her pores are large, and 'Woman' comes out of her and honesty comes out of her. I just find her very crushable.’”
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Now, I want to know who your celebrity crush is! And which celebs do you think would make the next celebrity power couple?
Do you know of any fun celeb crush stories that we didn't get on the list? You know where to drop your thoughts: in the comments section below!
Be sure to share this with your friends, and see who they’re crushing on these days.
Before you spill a secret crush, read whether the friend should risk telling them for closure, and what happens when it backfires.
