30 Hospitality Industry Workers Reveal What It's Really Like To Work With Celebs
A lot of people always wonder what celebrities are like in real life, and that can be answered by the people who work with them.
No matter if they're new to the scene or not, every celebrity out there is trained or educated on how to act in public. Of course, if they want to make it big or maintain their spot in the spotlight, they have to protect their image.
Many celebrities' careers have stalled or even failed because of a scandal here or rumors of a bad attitude there. Meanwhile, others have soared to become fan favorites because of their genuine personas both in and out of the public eye.
Many of us will probably never know how they are in real life, though, since we can't talk to them every day. But there are people who do, and who know a bit about what they're like when the cameras aren't rolling.
Some of those people are hospitality workers who've encountered celebs in real life. Given their line of work, it's easy to judge a celeb's character by how they're treated by their customers.
Hospitality workers have even made somewhat of a trend on TikTok, where they rate and describe their experiences meeting celebs when the cameras are off. From Keanu Reeves to Naomi Campbell, the alleged stories reveal a bit of what these celebs are like in real life.
So sit back and read on for some juicy stories about all these glittering stars.
1. Rosie Huntington-Whitely - She seems normal and nice
"Smells amazing. Looks photoshopped in real life. Didn't eat one thing from the aircraft, didn't drink one thing from the aircraft. She (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley) only brought her spring water. She was kind."
-Flight attendant
katkamalani2. Jason Derulo - Secondhand embarrassment
"Jason Derulo does not know the lyrics to Christmas songs, and he had to write the lyrics on his hand; it was kind of embarrassing."
-Disney employee
coliepolieolie213. Keanu Reeves - He's just overall a great human being
"He came in for lunch with a bunch of industry stiffs. He ordered a dozen oysters for himself like it's a casual thing to do. He was so polite, so humble, and paid for the whole bill. He tipped super well."
-Waitress
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4. Bad Bunny - That's a gentleman
"He was super polite and super nice. He actually reached out his hand to shake mine, and I died."
-Airport employee
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5. Abby Lee Miller - No surprise there
"Her character from 'Dance Moms' is not a character. She is exactly who you think she is. She was screaming at me."
-Apple store employee
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6. Amanda Seyfried - She is beautiful inside and out
"Looks like a beautiful little fairy in person. She came in on a super busy night with her husband but was really sweet and understanding."
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7. Josh Peck - Childhood dreams fulfilled
"He (Josh Peck) and his wife came in for a lunch reservation one day, and he was so friendly. I honestly think he's the nicest celebrity I've ever met. It fulfilled all my childhood dreams."
-Hostess
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8. Dakota Johnson - Plus points for her for being good-humored and polite about it
"Okay, so Dakota forgot her passport all the way in LA in the middle of rush hour. So we had to delay the flight, and she still didn't make it back. But I made fun of her the next time she flew out — she laughed and was super polite."
-Airport employee
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9. Jonah Hill - Only he could understand what was running through his mind at that moment
"Now this one was confusing. When I met him, he was standing in the doorway, holding the door open, saying, 'Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.' It was either he was trying to get attention, or he was just trying to say thank you. I actually couldn't figure it out. Weird interaction."
-Waitress
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10. Katherine Heigl - Oh, that part of her reputation never changes, does it?
"If 2020 were a career, it would be Katherine Heigl. Friends of mine who have worked on set with her and on photoshoots have told me that she's extremely difficult and always mad."
-Designer
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11. Chris Evans - He probably just wanted some peace
"He didn't really talk to anybody. He was low-key not trying to be seen."
-Airport employee
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12. Kendall Jenner - She could talk for herself, right? Just confirming
"This is another one where, unfortunately, I did not have the best experience with her. She used to come in all the time and was pretty cold toward the staff. She also usually has someone else speak for her and doesn't speak directly to the staff."
-Hostess
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13. Kim Kardashian - Maybe it's more of a cleanliness thing than an attitude thing
"We were flying from LA to New York. It was a red-eye; she was seriously so sweet... but she did go to the lavatory with no shoes on."
-Flight attendant
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14. Hillary Clinton - She just needed something chill after all that
"It was post-election Hillary. She had been through it. So I was thinking maybe she'd want red wine, something relaxing... Hillary Clinton was drinking tequila sodas."
-Server
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15. Hailey Bieber - Well, you can't force yourself to like someone who wasn't nice to you, right?
"This is going to be controversial. I've met her a handful of times, and every time she was not nice. I really want to like her."
-Hostess
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Some of these experiences are probably the reason some people say, "Never meet your heroes." They might be so much more different in real life than they are onscreen.
There might be rare occurrences when meeting them would be the dream of a lifetime, but maybe the best thing to do is not to expect too much. After all, they're human like us: flawed as well.
16. Nick Jonas - He seems as chill as he looks
"He came in with his friends one time, and he was super normal and chill. Not too much to report on this, but he definitely seems like a nice guy."
-Hostess
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17. Jamie Lee Curtis - She's just amazing
"She showed up 30 minutes early and waited outside for us to open. She's amazing."
-Apple store employee
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18. Glenn Close - At least the dog was entertaining
"With Glenn Close, there was always Pip, and Pip was running the show. Pip had full rein to run around the restaurant as much as he wanted. Not the most fun, but the dog was pretty funny, and it was overall okay."
-Server
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19. Dakota Fanning - Very normal indeed
"She seems like a really normal person. She met a girlfriend there, split a bottle of white wine, and was a solid tipper; I can't complain."
-Server
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20. Drew Barrymore - Much like a lot of her sunny characters
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21. Beyonce - That's the attitude of a queen
"We didn't speak too much. She and Jay-Z came in; I walked them to the table. But when she left, she made sure to look at me with a big smile and say, 'Thank you.' She was beautiful."
-Hostess
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22. Nicki Minaj - That's definitely a bit of a damper, alright
"She wouldn't get off the aircraft until everyone else got off, which she can't do because the flight attendants need to get off... I was a fan before I met her. After... yeah, no."
-Airport employee
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23. Gigi and Bella Hadid - They mind their manners the right way
"These two are so nice. I cannot tell you enough good things about them. They're super polite and friendly with the staff, which is unfortunately rare for celebrities."
-Hostess
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24. Julianne Moore - She's just the definition of class
"Beautiful, classy, and sweet. One of the few celebrities to look you in the eye and say, 'Thank you.'"
-Server
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25. Cameron Dallas - Oof, wow, the stereotype moment
"I kind of had a bad experience with him. He and his friends called after we were closed and insisted on a table, and kind of pulled a 'Do you know who I am?' moment."
-Hostess
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26. Zach Galifianakis - A little bit weird but funny
"This guy came in with a giant sun hat on, glasses, and a fanny pack. I asked, 'Do you need help with anything?' He lowered his glasses and whispered, 'No.' But he was funny."
-Apple store employee
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27. Orlando Bloom - And then what?
"This guy came in with a motorcycle helmet, went all the way to the back, and went to the staircase, which people aren't allowed to go. I went back there and said, 'Do you need help with anything?' He took off his helmet, and it was Orlando Bloom."
-Apple store employee
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28. Jessica Alba - The rubbing hummus on her dress part is bad enough
"I had several friends work on set with her for a show. 'She's not nice' is a phrase we can use. She loves to rub hummus on her dress, playing mind games with you. She does this thing where she talks to you while not really talking to you."
-Designer
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29. Kylie Jenner - Well, people can do anything with their money, we guess?
"She was fine, but she tipped $20 on a $500 dinner bill. Do with that information what you will."
-Hostess
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30. Naomi Campbell - Not enough plus points, though
"There were many stories of how rude she can be, and she was actually banned by the airline I worked at for apparently spitting in a crew member's face. She sits on napkins whenever she flies to avoid touching the seat, so plus points for that."
-Flight attendant
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