Netizens Share The Unusual Experiences They Had Meeting Celebrities And They're Seriously Hilarious
Celebrity encounters are always exciting, but sometimes they don't go exactly how you expected them to go.
Celebrity encounters are very exciting, and I'm sure that many of us would love to meet our favorite celebrities. Sometimes, though, these celebrity encounters don't exactly go the way you planned or expected them to.
Celebrities are just like us and love to go out to eat, get coffee, go on adventures, and do other things that we also enjoy. This means that it can actually be quite common to run into celebrities at Starbucks, McDonald's, or the park.
When these instances happen, it can sometimes catch us off guard, especially if we come into that place not expecting to see a celebrity of any kind. In more populated areas, this is quite common, especially for those who live in California.
Celebrities are more like us than we think, and sometimes we are the ones making the moments weird instead of the celebrities. I mean, who even knows how to act when you see your favorite famous face out and about?
We're sure that weird celebrity encounters happen often, and we're here to share some of the weirdest celebrity encounters. People shared with us their stories about running into or meeting celebrities while they are out and about.
Let's dive into this!
1. Joe Biden causing a traffic jam.
"I was almost late to my own law school graduation because Joe Biden was attending — his nephew was also graduating. He was vice president at the time, and his motorcade caused a huge traffic jam.I had to park my car a few blocks away and run — in heels — to campus. I almost got tackled by Secret Service because I was trying to find my place in line, which I guess was too close to the VP."-jasperedith2. Fabio as a baby daddy.
"Just pressuring Fabio into pretending to be my baby daddy at Whole Foods... no big deal!"
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"When I was in high school, I was visiting a friend in Cape Cod who vacationed there every summer. One day, we went into town and walked into a little antique shop only to see all the members of Aerosmith helping a lady carry a large item out to her car.So weird to see a rock band antiquing together," said Dr. Paul Bloom, a psychology professor who explores the complexities of human experience on his website paulbloom.net.4. Bill Clinton in an unexpected situation.
"On a trip to New Orleans in November 2019, my friends and I had just arrived in the city and were driving to our hotel when we stopped at a red light and noticed a group of people congregating outside of a seedy-looking bar. It was mostly normal-looking people, but we saw a few big, burly guys dressed head to toe in black.Then... I realized who the guy in the middle of the crowd was... dressed in matching plaid and maroon slacks, drinking beer from a plastic cup, talking and laughing, was BILL CLINTON!!!"
hollieh4be82b6015. Well this is an interesting encounter.
"I almost ran over Clint Eastwood with my car in Sun Valley, Idaho, in the summer of 1992 or 1993. I had been at my parents' house for the weekend and was due back at work and running late, so I was speeding through town when he stepped off the curb in front of me.I slammed on my brakes, stopped in the middle of the road, and got out. We started yelling at each other before I realized who he was. When I realized it was him, I said, 'Well... you shouldn’t jaywalk. Can I have your autograph?'He told me to 'F**k off' and walked away!"— Dr. Gary Chapman, marriage counselor
6. I'm definitely jealous.
"My friend was supposed to meet me for a drink at the Ritz Carlton but couldn’t make it. A manager of the bar came by with a bottle of champagne and sent my friend to the penthouse.We got a call from the bar saying it’s closing for a VIP party and we had to come back down before they locked the doors to the public. I hung out with Slash and Velvet Revolver the rest of the night."
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7. This was the best response he could've said.
"I once spotted David Hasselhoff walking the tiniest dog in an Urban Outfitters. When we locked eyes and I froze, he said, 'Yeah, it’s really me' and walked off.
According to Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a happiness researcher, 'Our reactions to unexpected situations can reveal much about our emotional state.' It seems I clearly need to work on my poker face."
8. What a dream.
"I was living in New York City and walking across the Brooklyn Bridge when I noticed David Eigenberg (Steve from Sex and the City) walking toward me. It was exactly like the scene from the SATC movie where he and Miranda meet and decide to reconcile!"— Dr. Michele Gelfand, cultural psychologist
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9. That's an interesting profession being a counselor for celebrity's kids.
"During my time as a camp counselor, I had the unique opportunity to meet Bruce Willis and his wife, as well as Vanessa Trump, since I was looking after their children."— Dr. Dan Siegel, child psychiatrist
10. This is an interesting way to meet Michael Jackson.
"My mother actually had Michael Jackson knock on her door back in the '80s when he was serving as a Jehovah’s Witness. My sister was a baby at the time, and he complimented her on how cute she was, and they actually talked for a while.""My mom never realized it was him until she read in the paper the next day that he was in town. She even said to him, 'Has anyone ever said you look like Michael Jackson?'""And he said, 'Yeah, I get that a lot.' My mom LOVES to tell that story," shares Dr. Michele Weiner-Davis, a renowned marriage therapist who emphasizes the importance of memorable interactions in shaping our relationships. For more insights, visit her website at divorcebusting.com.
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11. Well that's a sight.
"I once spotted a celebrity in a very ordinary setting, and it made me realize how relatable they can be. It’s a reminder that everyone, no matter their status, has everyday experiences," says Dr. Helen Fisher, biological anthropologist and author of "Why We Love," on her website helenfisher.com.12. 98 Degrees fans would love this.
"While on a work trip in Chicago, just as I was putting my first ever slice of deep-dish pizza in my mouth, we noticed 98 Degrees (minus Nick) a couple of tables away. As a '90s child, I obviously had to be creepy and ask for a pic! According to Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a relationship expert, 'Meeting someone you admire can evoke a rush of excitement and nostalgia, often leading us to act in ways that might seem out of character.'"
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13. At least he was nice about it.
"I used to work at this place that rented tubes to float down the Delaware River. One slow day, Fred Schneider of the B-52s came in with some friends (this was when ‘Love Shack’ was a huge hit).""I casually mentioned that I was a fan, and he was polite but reminded me that he was on vacation. I stole the waiver sign-in sheet for that day and still have it somewhere..."— Dr. John Gottman, marriage researcher
14. We'd die to see John Mulaney walking his dog.
"My brother went to a John Mulaney show a few years ago, and after the show, he went out for drinks with the friends he went with. Afterwards, he was walking back near the venue when someone he was with noticed a man walking a little French bulldog.She wandered toward it and asked the owner if she could pet it. My brother caught up, and when he looked up to thank the owner, he saw it was John Mulaney walking his dog, Petunia!"— Gretchen Rubin, happiness researcher
15. Well that was awkward.
"I was walking right past the high limits section of a casino in Southern California when Ray Romano was being escorted in with a couple of security guards. He looked right at me as I said, 'Holy shit, it’s you!'He laughed and shouted, 'Hi!' and my dumbass said, 'Hope you win big! Maybe walk out a millionaire!'"16. What a nice surprise as you're getting your morning coffee.
"I was visiting a college friend in a very small town in Connecticut for her birthday when I ran into Hoda Kotb in Starbucks, out of nowhere. She was in town for a book signing that my friend later told me is known for hosting famous authors.It took me a second to place her because it surprised me that she wasn't surrounded by security!"— Dr. Terri Orbuch, relationship researcher
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17. This would definitely be cool.
"My friend used to go to the same gymnastics place where lots of celebs' kids went, and my friend's mom saw Katie Holmes and her daughter, Suri Cruise, there. As Dr. Terri Orbuch, a relationship researcher, states, 'Meeting celebrities can create memorable experiences that often bring people together and spark interesting conversations.'"18. Kevin Bacon is in a band with his brother.
"I once met Kevin Bacon. Most people don’t realize he actually has a band with his brother, and one time, they performed at my local state fair. He signed my shirt!"— Dr. Esther Perel, couples therapist and author
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19. I know a lot of people who would've passed out in this moment.
"I was walking through a vintage furniture store while on vacation in Palm Springs and walked right into Tom DeLonge from Blink-182 while staring at a really cool midcentury modern piece."— Dr. Ramani Durvasula, clinical psychologist
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20. This is an interesting place to see a celebrity, but it counts.
"I was locked up in DC and taking classes in the education department. I saw Nick Cannon while he was touring the facility with Howard University. Not my finest moment, but who cares," said Dr. Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist known for her work on motivation and mindset. "Experiences like these remind us that life is full of unexpected encounters that can shape our perspectives."21. I would've freaked out for sure, or taken the glasses.
"I gave Rose Leslie (Ygritte from Game of Thrones) back her sunglasses when she left them on the self-service checkout at a Tesco Metro."— Dr. Dan Gilbert, happiness researcher
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These unexpected and unusual encounters with celebrities really make me want to pay attention to my surroundings more. I wonder how many of us have been near a celebrity and had no idea they were right there.
Let us know if you have any celebrity encounters of your own to share with us.
