I understand the feeling of the parasocial effect. I met rockstar Steve Perry before a concert. At first I couldn’t believe he was standing a few feet away from me. Then as he walked right past me, I hesitated, but then I gained my composure and called out to him, “Mr. Perry.” Of course, he turned around, shook my hand, and asked for my name. I was speechless for a moment, but we had a very cordial conversation. He was so kind and grateful for his fans. It is one of the most amazing experiences in my life. Still today I remember smelling his cologne on my hand and floating into the theater to meet my friends with a big smile on my face.
Years ago my sister was walking down the sidewalk in Hendersonville Tennessee when she looked over and saw Johnny Cash sitting in a car with the window down. She promptly ran into a light post! Talking about being embarrassed!! When she looked back he was bent over laughing at her. She hightailed it down the street 😂
I met Patty Duke at a speaking event in 2006 in Spokane, WA! I walked over to her as she was talking with people and she gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She was very sweet! I told her I loved her movies she did with Melissa Gilbert. It was sad that she passed away 10 years later in 2016. :/ She was so full of life!
I never met Patty but my aunt worked at the Emporium in Coeur d’Alene, ID and she spoke with her one day when Patty was shopping. My aunt told her about me bc I’m bipolar too. Patty sent me a very kind message through my aunt. Sometimes celebrities are humble humans who DON’T see themselves as being untouchable in the upper echelons of society.
Years ago my husband and I were helping a friend move. Her apartment was in Pacific Palisades. As we were talking her neighbor came by it was actress Sharon Acker! I couldn’t believe it! I told her I watched her on tv she was so nice invited me into her apartment showed me all her pictures on the wall of her and many famous actors. I couldn’t get over how kind she was to me.
I can still see myself at LAX in 1979 walking toward one of the arrival gates and realizing that the very dapper old man walking toward me was Fred Astaire.🌟 I smiled, he smiled, we passed each other, and I had such a thrill that I could barely speak to my husband when he came through the gate.✨
I was only starstruck and speechless once when I met a celebrity - the great Katharine Hepburn. All I could manage was a meek "Hi" and she answered "Hi". I felt like an idiot, but later thought that might have been best as I knew she would not have appreciated me fangirling her!
I met Gene Hackman when he was at my place of my employment waiting for local cable TV interview (he was to be a celebrity grand marshal of a local parade). When I entered the waiting area on my way to another room, he said "Hello" first, and I said "Hi" and kept walking. Like you, I've always thought he appreciated the lack of 'fandom'.
I used to go to the same barber shop as someone who has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated. I would just nod to him and he would nod back. I figured that since I obviously knew who was, it seemed rude to pretend otherwise, but I also figured he would like to have his space.
I don’t get particularly starstruck anymore, just inspired. I’ve heard way too many stories of people meeting their idols and being disappointed. I admire mine from afar.
This reminds me of when I met my teenage idol Laura Nyro! I had been a total fan since I was 15 years old, finally got to meet her in person when I was 42! OMG, I was beside myself, it was in Northern California and I couldn’t believe my luck, it was just her and I for about 20 minutes. She was so kind and down to earth and her sense of humor was amazing!
I met Jimmy Page twice in two days in New Orleans in 1993. I knew in advance he was going to be jamming at a club and brought a pickguard for him to sign. He was a god in my eyes then and I couldn't bring myself to approach him for the autograph, so someone else did it. He even inscribed it to me. It's one of my favorite keepsakes. The following night, I did shake his hand. Nowadays, I'm a lot less wowed by celebrities, but guitarists are still my favorites to meet.
Celebs aren't what they use to be. I say that as a 50 year old. In college in the 90s I remember watching Rear Window. After the movie I asked my roommates what they thought of Grace Kelly, and they gushed.....these guys were into Nirvana and grunge and underground music but man, Grace Kelley has the IT factor. I've felt that way about very few celebs over the years.
There’s way too many “famous” people. It used to be celebrities had a talent like acting or singing, now they get rich and famous for nudie tapes and crimes.
I’m met Janet Jackson once and she was exactly if not more than I thought she would be. Unbelievably gorgeous, but even more so kind to me and all of her fans. She seems to really have a connection with her fans and people.
I think in her case,that was the smart thing to do,keep it as a dream and it will always stay there,on the other hand ,it shows who you are, a fan who respects Stevie’s privacy,and that is priceless !
I met Stevie - otherworldly is very accurate. I worked in the entertainment industry for 40 years. I wish I kept a list of the hundreds of stars I met. That said, the energy she emits is hard to describe. I was still 20 feet away and began to tear up. She loves her fans. The event I met her at was a DVD signing. She stayed three hours after the store closed to accommodate as many of us as possible. It wasn’t just me with the tears. She affected others the same way. Otherworldly has to be the best descriptive word for her that I’ve heard in my decades of loving her.
Such an important conversation to have with the rise of RUclips stars and social-media celebrity. At a certain point that 'love' really should be redirected back toward actual family and friends and people in your everyday life. Also good to encourage real love in life, and not so much a fleeting, fawning, manipulative infatuation.
I have the advantsge of growing up in west Los Angeles. Stars at the market, the mall, the airport, restaurants. Kinda normal but definitely always giving respectful distance. Mom of a friend was a pretty well known actress. Watching her deal with autographs and the whispers in the restaurant made me realize what a pain that is.
When I was a college undergrad student at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, I met the actor who played Kevin G. off the movie mean girls... He is so nice in person, and till this day I have a picture of him and his business card signed....
*Average person sees a celebrity:* OH MY GOD! IT'S THEM! PLEASE NOTICE ME! *Average person in New York City that sees a celebrity:* I don't care who you are as long as you're a good person.
Through the years of working in the hospitality and hotel industry, I've been able to chronical them all. Over 115 stars and musicians all in Chicago. Robert Redford, Jimmy Page as examples. There's a story with each of them. Should I write a book?
I have to disagree with that professor. I have been a big fan of David Bowie's since 1969. To cut a fairly long story short: David's assistant used to call me to make sure I had tickets for his show(s) whenever he played NYC. After seeing David in the play 'The Elephant Man' on Broadway (November 1980,, she arranged for me to go backstage to meet him. We sat in his dressing room and talked for close to an hour. He turned around and told me that he 'was a fan of mine'. Of course we took photos! I have seen him over 30 times in concert and his assistant arranged for me to go backstage again in 1995 at the Meadowlands for another photo of the two us. I just love his music and music speaks to my soul (and not just David's music of course)..
I bet he appreciated that you loved his artistry and treated him like a human being instead of some otherworldly alien you idolized. Being a normal, incognito person is the one experience very famous people give up, especially musicians because their work touches so many people. I'm sure they savor the times they can live quietly or hang out with fans who treat them like regular friends.
Im from la so ive seen/met my share of celebs….not excited about all of them. Its just the ones who made me feel something, or whos work ive seen alot of. So its the excitement of seeing a person in-person youve been seeing for yrs on the screen. I know one person I dont think I could actually handle meeting, bc I will pee myself…Pedro Pascal. Ive been obsessed with him the last year and a half; the interviews/videos Ive seen of him have helped me through alot of stuff. I’d love to thank him for what he has done for me so I wrote a letter I could hand him if ever meet him, bc I probably wont be able to talk in his presence 😆. It’s in my car, waiting for the day. I may sound nuts but idc.
I saw comedian Lewis Black walking in Times Square last summer, another guy stopped him and was talking to him but I just kind of made a mental note that it was a red letter day. A few days later I saw artist and author Chip Kidd while I was in line at Sweeney Todd, I blurted out that he had given my favorite TED talk and when he looked confused I said "Lady Gaga skanky mike" and then the line kept moving and I realized he probably thought I was a nutter but it was still cool.
I guess I don’t have this gene of being starstruck. Have known and interacted with famous people, and never felt that. Just kinda normal talking or not. No pictures or autographs.. maybe I missed out on the gene that sparks it in others?
Same. I'm like, what do you mean, "We...". I don't know these people and they don't know me. They'd do better spending time finding out what makes people obsess over strangers. A look at how much time they spend projecting on others instead of on their own lives and real relationships might be a wake up call.
I'm here to say as someone that has been in contact with many celebrities through work, and I was just myself. They really appreciate that. I was never gaga over anyone.
I once missed a chance encounter with Anthony Kiedis, one of my all time favorite celebrities and ultimate celebrity crush, when he came into the coffee shop I used to work at. I missed him by fewer than five minutes and I was really glad I did because I know I would never have been able to contain my excitement and, according to coworkers and regular customers who were present, because he turned down a selfie request from one customer. I shudder to think how I might have reacted so I’m glad I can say I’m still a fan.
I was out for a walk in my ex boyfriend’s neighborhood in Angelino Heights in L.A. It’s the fancy name they gave to the hills over by Echo Park. The area was notorious for film and tv shoots. Since 1978, I’d seen my share of celebrities in that area: Katherine Bach - the original Daisy Duke from The Dukes of Hazard, Lenny and Squiggy from LaVerne and Shirley (Micheal McKean and David L. Lander). But this day was special. I walked up to the set of a movie called The Money Pit in 1985. I asked the retired Police Officer in charge of security who was in this movie. “Oh, Tom Hanks and Shelly Long.” 😮 My mouth dropped open. I don’t even think I heard Shelly’s name. I had great luck. I didn’t have to wait long before Tom Hanks walked outside and straight up to me. This is vintage Tom Hanks fresh from Splash fame. I got his autograph and we had a very interesting conversation for about 45 minutes. To this day, I’m proud to say that I didn’t fangirl at all. He was cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!!!!❤😂
About 20 years ago I volunteered at a charity event for the Desi Geestman Foundation. Fans could made a donation and were able to rub elbows with a few dozen soap opera actors of that era. Basically, I was Corbin Bernsen's P.A./chapperone for 2 hours. My job was to politely guide Corbin Bernsen away from conversations with fans at around the 3 minute mark. I witnessed a room full of middle aged men and women gushing and tripping over each other for the opportunity to lock in eye contact and heap praise upon these actors. The sheer mass of grown adults who acted like absolute children for the opportunity to tell someone they have never met that they adored them was absolutely ridiculous. Thank god for that experience.
This is exactly what Ron Howard said regarding his chance to approach his idol - he was way too scared "to say something stupid", and I found myself in the same scenario when...was handed a home phone of my Dearly Beloved.... Couldn't do it...
My dad took me and my husband on a trip to New York in 2012. On our only full day there, we were part of the crowd standing outside the studio at the "Today" show, and Al Roker came out and shook hands with everybody. (My husband tells people that Al Roker is shorter in person.) On our way back to our hotel after being on the "Today" show, we walked past Keith Morrison from "20/20" on the street.
I was waiting next to Dan Marino at the Chicago airport. He was going to a golf outing. He was super nice!. Chatted a few moments. He couldn't have been any nicer
I have been fortunate to interview dozens of celebrities myself, and I feel Jancee's pain. I think of it like this: "Being famous" is just part of the job description of "being a successful [insert industry here]." Their fame is a consequence of achieving a top level in their profession, it is not a defining characteristic. And that can be very, very isolating, and authentically "clicking" with someone who "gets it" can be very tough. It's clear Stevie connected with Jancee on some personal level, and I'm sure Ms. Nicks would not have extended that invitation without meaning it. Because it was an offer to break down the walls built by fame and let this reporter in. And I think Jancee now realizes it could have been the beginning of some form of friendship with Stevie, a human being same as herself, who just happens to be beloved the world over.
Star struck is deeply culture bound phenomenon, mostly American and is NOT universally shared. Some realize "stars" are just ordinary people, except they are starved for regular human interaction. I lived in a (once) small town, where several took refuge. Asked one how he liked his new pick up truck, told him I was thinking of trading in my car for one. He looked around for a moment and then we had a genuine conversation about trucks. Ran across another in a local market, staring down at a fresh coffee stain on a beautiful beige cable knit sweater. "Bad day, huh?" I asked. She looked over at me and said, "yeah, a bit." Then we talked about getting stains out of sweaters & clothes and rambled into a mutual love of horses. These mutually respectful & deeply human interactions mean a hell of a lot more than someone's signature or the god awful "selfie." If unable to have such conversations, then "like your work" or thanks for the laughs in troubling times" is appropriate. Only privilege assumes we all participate in hysteria of having to "own" celebrities. This NOT normal & leaves these people isolated from day to day interactions & contributes to THEIR mental health challenges. Could have, should have been a better story.
Love this one! For me, fandom was something from my youth. Sure, I still admire talent that speaks to me. I also realize more than ever before that I know nothing of substance about the entertainer, and most likely never will. Even if I think I've heard all their interviews for years, it's not like I actually know them. So, use that giddy inspiration they are giving you now and inspire someone else. Make the world a better place and honor your fav celebs. Best way to show your appreciation.
Oh I HOPE Stevie contacts her!! I met Bruce Springsteen outside The Fox Theater in St Louis & it was the greatest 3 seconds of my life!! Ive been a rabid Springsteen fan since 1978, so when he shook my hand, all i could say was, "Thank you! I love you!" I'm quite sure he remembers me. 😂😂
Quite often, (when one increasingly places another person on a pedestal) the pedistal's height and the admirer's self esteem are inversely proportional. Consequently, the reason for tearing-down idols
I met with a potential client, also a rock music megastar. I treated him as a normal person and did not go all gaga, though I am a fan. He seemed a a tad resentful there was no kissing of the ring, that I missed the correct protocol. Damned if you do, damned if you don't! I did not get the job.
Yeah there's definitely a double-bind with celebrities or notable people. I don't think many know what they really want. But they definitely know when they're not getting it.
Never been starstruck. If I meet someone (and I have), and I enjoy their work, That's all I say, so as not to intrude. If they continue the conversation, I simply converse like with a non-celebrity.
This can last a lifetime or close to it.😅 I became a fan of Elizabeth Taylor in 1961 when she almost died from pneumonia. I had never heard of her before that. She's been gone a long time and I'm still a fan.
Never understood the obsession with celebrities, I’ve seen and come across a few in my day, some really (allegedly) famous ones, and was never impressed by any of them. Just average people like the rest of us. You can see the crazy come out for a second in this journalist’s eyes and what she says at 2:19. We’ve got a serious mental health crisis in this country, folks.
There's a point of wanting to be popular because you know someone. Also, those individuals who may not have hung around you or invited you out or to their home all of a sudden want to be around you to see or make contact with that celebrity. It's not you they like. It's a superficial so-called friendship of personal interest.
This was kindly a downer hearing this! I love being star struck. Almost made me feel like i was being called stupid! I know whats real but remain starstruck always. Sure they don't know me personally. But most love their fans!
The filter on the CBS Sunday Morning camera when filming Jane Pauley, or the work done in post production is ridiculous and distracting. Aging is a blessing!
I’m the same way about Joni Mitchell. I would never want to speak to her bc my brain would break, my neurotransmitters would slow to a crawl and put me in a dream like state and without question my mouth would hang open and stupid words would fall out of it. No thanks. 😊
When I was 14 years old the Beatles came to America and we’re on the Ed Sullivan show. My whole life was Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles. I didn’t like any other bands or groups or singers. Decades later I realized how sad my music life was because I had missed out on such good music by the Dave Clark five, the animals, and 500 other bands. When I was 69 years old my nephew mailed me a used tablet. I discovered so much music that at the age of 69 I became a metalhead. I left a comment on a song by Metallica. As of today I have over 6000 thumbs up and 215 comments have been left. My favorite genre of music… Metal! 😮
I grew up around several entertainers. And have been friends with a couple. And they not really any different than you or I. Granted, some have enormous egos. And they thrive on the attention. Entertainers crave friends that accept them for who they are. So, to me it's not really a shock through. People tend to want to live an imaginary life
thats the problem today with social media, they are following, commenting on their idols postings and with that thinking they are friends with those people. its ridiculous! i dont do social media and i am glad i dont! having worked for a record company i have met famous people and believe me they - as we say in german - also just cook with water.
Years ago I took my elderly mother to a performance of Love Letters starring Robert Wagner and Jill St. John. When the performance started the entire audience rose to their feet to welcome the stars. We were seated in the first row and as we stood my mother started waving her hand and calling out "JR, JR, " (what those close to him called him) as if Wagner wd know her. You see she was a a big fan knowing everything about him so naturally she felt it wd be reciprocal. Since we were so so close to the stage he did notice her and smile and that gave her such a satisfying thrill!
The best film about celebrity worship is currently showing in New York Film Festival. It’s titled Bona by Lino Brocka. The film was shown in Cannes Film Festival and raved by critics unanimously. Go and catch the movie at Walter Reade Theater.
I have met many celebrities but sadly due to my first introduction to working behind the scenes, I was scolded by a big wig from a well known record label to not fan out when working backstage. Somehow that affected me to this present day. So even if run into celebrities or am working a gig; I never get excited even if it’s meeting a favorite musician. It’s all business, even if they’re not my client. Kinda sad.
I've worked backstage at a number of concerts. Nearly every artist will exchange greetings with you when you meet them in the hallway. Some will thank you for helping put on the concert. But they are there to work and do not want to strike up conversations with strangers. A few project a hard-partying image but I think most of it is an act. Typically the bus is waiting right outside the door with the engine running when the artists take their final bow. As soon as they are off the stage they are just before the point of breaking into a run.
(suggestion (or a response to a certain part of this video between these points of its length: 6:34 - 7:05): never refer to thy self (or any other self) as an "idiot")
I have met a few musicians who were stars. Some old some new and some just starting. Not any actors. I've met their doppelganger. I didn't go crazy and treated them as normal. I think they appreciate that more.
I never understood celebrity culture. I think as people have become less religious they have put their faith in famous mortals. Maybe because I'm a Christian that's why I care little about Hollywood.
I've met two celebrities in my life. One was drinking at my local small-town bar and I approached him and asked for a photo, he left immediately afterwards, and I definitely feel like I made him uncomfortable. The second celebrity I met saw me dancing at a club and asked to join me. We hung out for hours before parting ways. I feel equally embarrassed about both encounters. I know in the latter example the guy approached me and we got along great, but I still think back on it like I was some kind of fool. It has changed the way I think about these celebrities and I can't enjoy their art anymore without remembering how weird it was. I don't wish to ever run into anyone famous again.
Its hard to realize that celebs are just normal people who have a job to do & they put their clothes on like everyone else. its sometimes hard to see the person & not some idol.
I can't believe she rejected the invitation to spend the night at Stevie Nicks's house. Talk about needing to seize an opportunity when you get the chance.
Celebrities beg to be worshipped & then complain when people get “star struck.” If only CBS Sunday Morning didn’t shamelessly promote them maybe it would be watchable again.
The only person I would love to meet and probably never will is a woman who’s intelligence and warmth are equal ,all people are the same,we eat,we cry,we laugh,we work and we love ,but some people are inspiring for our souls ,those are the ones I care to meet,like Michelle Obama !
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I understand the feeling of the parasocial effect. I met rockstar Steve Perry before a concert. At first I couldn’t believe he was standing a few feet away from me. Then as he walked right past me, I hesitated, but then I gained my composure and called out to him, “Mr. Perry.” Of course, he turned around, shook my hand, and asked for my name. I was speechless for a moment, but we had a very cordial conversation. He was so kind and grateful for his fans. It is one of the most amazing experiences in my life. Still today I remember smelling his cologne on my hand and floating into the theater to meet my friends with a big smile on my face.
Awesome
Years ago my sister was walking down the sidewalk in Hendersonville Tennessee when she looked over and saw Johnny Cash sitting in a car with the window down. She promptly ran into a light post! Talking about being embarrassed!! When she looked back he was bent over laughing at her. She hightailed it down the street 😂
I've had the pleasure of meeting Jane Pauley 3x in person. She was very friendly and came across as a sweet and genuine person.
I just turned 70 and I'll be crushing on the Beatles and Tom Petty till I die. It makes life sweeter
I met Patty Duke at a speaking event in 2006 in Spokane, WA! I walked over to her as she was talking with people and she gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She was very sweet! I told her I loved her movies she did with Melissa Gilbert. It was sad that she passed away 10 years later in 2016. :/ She was so full of life!
I never met Patty but my aunt worked at the Emporium in Coeur d’Alene, ID and she spoke with her one day when Patty was shopping. My aunt told her about me bc I’m bipolar too. Patty sent me a very kind message through my aunt. Sometimes celebrities are humble humans who DON’T see themselves as being untouchable in the upper echelons of society.
Years ago my husband and I were helping a friend move. Her apartment was in Pacific Palisades. As we were talking her neighbor came by it was actress Sharon Acker! I couldn’t believe it! I told her I watched her on tv she was so nice invited me into her apartment showed me all her pictures on the wall of her and many famous actors. I couldn’t get over how kind she was to me.
I can still see myself at LAX in 1979 walking toward one of the arrival gates and realizing that the very dapper old man walking toward me was Fred Astaire.🌟 I smiled, he smiled, we passed each other, and I had such a thrill that I could barely speak to my husband when he came through the gate.✨
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That's awesome! I do presentation on Hollywood figures for seniors and I'm doing Fred Astaire this week!
I was only starstruck and speechless once when I met a celebrity - the great Katharine Hepburn. All I could manage was a meek "Hi" and she answered "Hi". I felt like an idiot, but later thought that might have been best as I knew she would not have appreciated me fangirling her!
I met Gene Hackman when he was at my place of my employment waiting for local cable TV interview (he was to be a celebrity grand marshal of a local parade). When I entered the waiting area on my way to another room, he said "Hello" first, and I said "Hi" and kept walking. Like you, I've always thought he appreciated the lack of 'fandom'.
I used to go to the same barber shop as someone who has been on the cover of Sports Illustrated. I would just nod to him and he would nod back. I figured that since I obviously knew who was, it seemed rude to pretend otherwise, but I also figured he would like to have his space.
I totally get the lady fanning over Stevie Nick she really is otherworldly
I don’t get particularly starstruck anymore, just inspired. I’ve heard way too many stories of people meeting their idols and being disappointed. I admire mine from afar.
I just love celebrities they're so special and amazing.
Every time I’ve come across a celebrity, I’ve always been so star struck that I’ve not been able to speak. 😊😮
I think that’s everybody who meets a celebrity
This reminds me of when I met my teenage idol Laura Nyro! I had been a total fan since I was 15 years old, finally got to meet her in person when I was 42! OMG, I was beside myself, it was in Northern California and I couldn’t believe my luck, it was just her and I for about 20 minutes. She was so kind and down to earth and her sense of humor was amazing!
Legendary musician. Lucky You.
I met Jimmy Page twice in two days in New Orleans in 1993. I knew in advance he was going to be jamming at a club and brought a pickguard for him to sign. He was a god in my eyes then and I couldn't bring myself to approach him for the autograph, so someone else did it. He even inscribed it to me. It's one of my favorite keepsakes. The following night, I did shake his hand. Nowadays, I'm a lot less wowed by celebrities, but guitarists are still my favorites to meet.
Celebs aren't what they use to be. I say that as a 50 year old. In college in the 90s I remember watching Rear Window. After the movie I asked my roommates what they thought of Grace Kelly, and they gushed.....these guys were into Nirvana and grunge and underground music but man, Grace Kelley has the IT factor.
I've felt that way about very few celebs over the years.
There’s way too many “famous” people. It used to be celebrities had a talent like acting or singing, now they get rich and famous for nudie tapes and crimes.
Celebs were always overrated. Celebrity worship is a problem. They are flawed people like the rest of us
I’m met Janet Jackson once and she was exactly if not more than I thought she would be. Unbelievably gorgeous, but even more so kind to me and all of her fans. She seems to really have a connection with her fans and people.
I think in her case,that was the smart thing to do,keep it as a dream and it will always stay there,on the other hand ,it shows who you are, a fan who respects Stevie’s privacy,and that is priceless !
I met Stevie - otherworldly is very accurate. I worked in the entertainment industry for 40 years. I wish I kept a list of the hundreds of stars I met. That said, the energy she emits is hard to describe. I was still 20 feet away and began to tear up. She loves her fans. The event I met her at was a DVD signing. She stayed three hours after the store closed to accommodate as many of us as possible. It wasn’t just me with the tears. She affected others the same way. Otherworldly has to be the best descriptive word for her that I’ve heard in my decades of loving her.
Maybe don't idolize humans, we're all just people
Such an important conversation to have with the rise of RUclips stars and social-media celebrity. At a certain point that 'love' really should be redirected back toward actual family and friends and people in your everyday life. Also good to encourage real love in life, and not so much a fleeting, fawning, manipulative infatuation.
I have the advantsge of growing up in west Los Angeles.
Stars at the market, the mall, the airport, restaurants.
Kinda normal but definitely always giving respectful distance.
Mom of a friend was a pretty well known actress. Watching her deal with autographs and the whispers in the restaurant made me realize what a pain that is.
Playing guitar with Taj Mahal in a music store. Super chill. Loves music; and it shows. Bless him.
When I was a college undergrad student at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, I met the actor who played Kevin G. off the movie mean girls... He is so nice in person, and till this day I have a picture of him and his business card signed....
*Average person sees a celebrity:* OH MY GOD! IT'S THEM! PLEASE NOTICE ME!
*Average person in New York City that sees a celebrity:* I don't care who you are as long as you're a good person.
Saw Richard Gere downtown walking, he said hello, I said hello. Also, saw Tom Selleck downtown one day, I said hello, he said hello, that was it.
Through the years of working in the hospitality and hotel industry, I've been able to chronical them all. Over 115 stars and musicians all in Chicago. Robert Redford, Jimmy Page as examples. There's a story with each of them. Should I write a book?
I want to hear about jimmy page dude
But.. who has ever met the great Maggie Smith??
I have to disagree with that professor. I have been a big fan of David Bowie's since 1969. To cut a fairly long story short: David's assistant used to call me to make sure I had tickets for his show(s) whenever he played NYC. After seeing David in the play 'The Elephant Man' on Broadway (November 1980,, she arranged for me to go backstage to meet him. We sat in his dressing room and talked for close to an hour. He turned around and told me that he 'was a fan of mine'. Of course we took photos! I have seen him over 30 times in concert and his assistant arranged for me to go backstage again in 1995 at the Meadowlands for another photo of the two us. I just love his music and music speaks to my soul (and not just David's music of course)..
I bet he appreciated that you loved his artistry and treated him like a human being instead of some otherworldly alien you idolized. Being a normal, incognito person is the one experience very famous people give up, especially musicians because their work touches so many people. I'm sure they savor the times they can live quietly or hang out with fans who treat them like regular friends.
Im from la so ive seen/met my share of celebs….not excited about all of them. Its just the ones who made me feel something, or whos work ive seen alot of. So its the excitement of seeing a person in-person youve been seeing for yrs on the screen.
I know one person I dont think I could actually handle meeting, bc I will pee myself…Pedro Pascal. Ive been obsessed with him the last year and a half; the interviews/videos Ive seen of him have helped me through alot of stuff. I’d love to thank him for what he has done for me so I wrote a letter I could hand him if ever meet him, bc I probably wont be able to talk in his presence 😆. It’s in my car, waiting for the day. I may sound nuts but idc.
@@laurenbendik2006 I don’t think it’s nuts. You have a plan! Hope you get to meet him!
I saw comedian Lewis Black walking in Times Square last summer, another guy stopped him and was talking to him but I just kind of made a mental note that it was a red letter day. A few days later I saw artist and author Chip Kidd while I was in line at Sweeney Todd, I blurted out that he had given my favorite TED talk and when he looked confused I said "Lady Gaga skanky mike" and then the line kept moving and I realized he probably thought I was a nutter but it was still cool.
I guess I don’t have this gene of being starstruck. Have known and interacted with famous people, and never felt that. Just kinda normal talking or not. No pictures or autographs.. maybe I missed out on the gene that sparks it in others?
It just means YOU are normal. Their obsession is bizarre.
Same. I'm like, what do you mean, "We...". I don't know these people and they don't know me. They'd do better spending time finding out what makes people obsess over strangers. A look at how much time they spend projecting on others instead of on their own lives and real relationships might be a wake up call.
I'm here to say as someone that has been in contact with many celebrities through work, and I was just myself. They really appreciate that. I was never gaga over anyone.
I once missed a chance encounter with Anthony Kiedis, one of my all time favorite celebrities and ultimate celebrity crush, when he came into the coffee shop I used to work at. I missed him by fewer than five minutes and I was really glad I did because I know I would never have been able to contain my excitement and, according to coworkers and regular customers who were present, because he turned down a selfie request from one customer. I shudder to think how I might have reacted so I’m glad I can say I’m still a fan.
I was out for a walk in my ex boyfriend’s neighborhood in Angelino Heights in L.A. It’s the fancy name they gave to the hills over by Echo Park. The area was notorious for film and tv shoots. Since 1978, I’d seen my share of celebrities in that area: Katherine Bach - the original Daisy Duke from The Dukes of Hazard, Lenny and Squiggy from LaVerne and Shirley (Micheal McKean and David L. Lander).
But this day was special. I walked up to the set of a movie called The Money Pit in 1985. I asked the retired Police Officer in charge of security who was in this movie. “Oh, Tom Hanks and Shelly Long.” 😮 My mouth dropped open. I don’t even think I heard Shelly’s name. I had great luck. I didn’t have to wait long before Tom Hanks walked outside and straight up to me. This is vintage Tom Hanks fresh from Splash fame. I got his autograph and we had a very interesting conversation for about 45 minutes. To this day, I’m proud to say that I didn’t fangirl at all.
He was cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!!!!❤😂
About 20 years ago I volunteered at a charity event for the Desi Geestman Foundation. Fans could made a donation and were able to rub elbows with a few dozen soap opera actors of that era. Basically, I was Corbin Bernsen's P.A./chapperone for 2 hours. My job was to politely guide Corbin Bernsen away from conversations with fans at around the 3 minute mark. I witnessed a room full of middle aged men and women gushing and tripping over each other for the opportunity to lock in eye contact and heap praise upon these actors. The sheer mass of grown adults who acted like absolute children for the opportunity to tell someone they have never met that they adored them was absolutely ridiculous. Thank god for that experience.
“Never meet your heroes.”
This is exactly what Ron Howard said regarding his chance to approach his idol - he was way too scared "to say something stupid", and I found myself in the same scenario when...was handed a home phone of my Dearly Beloved.... Couldn't do it...
My dad took me and my husband on a trip to New York in 2012. On our only full day there, we were part of the crowd standing outside the studio at the "Today" show, and Al Roker came out and shook hands with everybody. (My husband tells people that Al Roker is shorter in person.) On our way back to our hotel after being on the "Today" show, we walked past Keith Morrison from "20/20" on the street.
I was waiting next to Dan Marino at the Chicago airport. He was going to a golf outing. He was super nice!. Chatted a few moments. He couldn't have been any nicer
I have been fortunate to interview dozens of celebrities myself, and I feel Jancee's pain. I think of it like this: "Being famous" is just part of the job description of "being a successful [insert industry here]." Their fame is a consequence of achieving a top level in their profession, it is not a defining characteristic. And that can be very, very isolating, and authentically "clicking" with someone who "gets it" can be very tough. It's clear Stevie connected with Jancee on some personal level, and I'm sure Ms. Nicks would not have extended that invitation without meaning it. Because it was an offer to break down the walls built by fame and let this reporter in. And I think Jancee now realizes it could have been the beginning of some form of friendship with Stevie, a human being same as herself, who just happens to be beloved the world over.
Celebrities are everything average people are not. More popular, wealthier, more talented. You get the idea.
Sometimes not more talented. More talented in the self-promotion game perhaps.
Star struck is deeply culture bound phenomenon, mostly American and is NOT universally shared.
Some realize "stars" are just ordinary people, except they are starved for regular human interaction. I lived in a (once) small town, where several took refuge. Asked one how he liked his new pick up truck, told him I was thinking of trading in my car for one. He looked around for a moment and then we had a genuine conversation about trucks. Ran across another in a local market, staring down at a fresh coffee stain on a beautiful beige cable knit sweater. "Bad day, huh?" I asked. She looked over at me and said, "yeah, a bit." Then we talked about getting stains out of sweaters & clothes and rambled into a mutual love of horses. These mutually respectful & deeply human interactions mean a hell of a lot more than someone's signature or the god awful "selfie."
If unable to have such conversations, then "like your work" or thanks for the laughs in troubling times" is appropriate.
Only privilege assumes we all participate in hysteria of having to "own" celebrities. This NOT normal & leaves these people isolated from day to day interactions & contributes to THEIR mental health challenges.
Could have, should have been a better story.
You must be fun at parties.
The British idolize their kings, queens, the whole “royal” family. What’s the difference?
lol THAT is not true. Every country and culture has celebrities they worship.
Love this one! For me, fandom was something from my youth. Sure, I still admire talent that speaks to me. I also realize more than ever before that I know nothing of substance about the entertainer, and most likely never will. Even if I think I've heard all their interviews for years, it's not like I actually know them. So, use that giddy inspiration they are giving you now and inspire someone else. Make the world a better place and honor your fav celebs. Best way to show your appreciation.
I'm so obsessed with the stars...I have to stay 500 yards away from 32 of them😳🤨🤔🙄
🤣🤣 classic
Oh I HOPE Stevie contacts her!! I met Bruce Springsteen outside The Fox Theater in St Louis & it was the greatest 3 seconds of my life!! Ive been a rabid Springsteen fan since 1978, so when he shook my hand, all i could say was, "Thank you! I love you!" I'm quite sure he remembers me. 😂😂
Quite often, (when one increasingly places another person on a pedestal) the pedistal's height and the admirer's self esteem are inversely proportional.
Consequently, the reason for tearing-down idols
I had a chance to interview Paul McCartney at a press conference and chose not to do it. I froze. I let my sister do it. One of biggest regrets.
I met with a potential client, also a rock music megastar. I treated him as a normal person and did not go all gaga, though I am a fan. He seemed a a tad resentful there was no kissing of the ring, that I missed the correct protocol. Damned if you do, damned if you don't! I did not get the job.
Yeah there's definitely a double-bind with celebrities or notable people. I don't think many know what they really want. But they definitely know when they're not getting it.
Never been starstruck. If I meet someone (and I have), and I enjoy their work, That's all I say, so as not to intrude. If they continue the conversation, I simply converse like with a non-celebrity.
This can last a lifetime or close to it.😅
I became a fan of Elizabeth Taylor in 1961 when she almost died from pneumonia. I had never heard of her before that. She's been gone a long time and I'm still a fan.
So sweet ❤
Never understood the obsession with celebrities, I’ve seen and come across a few in my day, some really (allegedly) famous ones, and was never impressed by any of them. Just average people like the rest of us.
You can see the crazy come out for a second in this journalist’s eyes and what she says at 2:19. We’ve got a serious mental health crisis in this country, folks.
There's a point of wanting to be popular because you know someone. Also, those individuals who may not have hung around you or invited you out or to their home all of a sudden want to be around you to see or make contact with that celebrity. It's not you they like. It's a superficial so-called friendship of personal interest.
They make our declining bread and circuses American lives worth living ❤❤🎉🎉
Bloop 💅 💅 💅 💅
Ironically it’s the celebrities and media that promote the bread and circus lives that Americans live
This was kindly a downer hearing this! I love being star struck. Almost made me feel like i was being called stupid! I know whats real but remain starstruck always. Sure they don't know me personally. But most love their fans!
Very cute! ❤
The filter on the CBS Sunday Morning camera when filming Jane Pauley, or the work done in post production is ridiculous and distracting. Aging is a blessing!
I’m the same way about Joni Mitchell. I would never want to speak to her bc my brain would break, my neurotransmitters would slow to a crawl and put me in a dream like state and without question my mouth would hang open and stupid words would fall out of it. No thanks. 😊
When I was 14 years old the Beatles came to America and we’re on the Ed Sullivan show. My whole life was Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles. I didn’t like any other bands or groups or singers. Decades later I realized how sad my music life was because I had missed out on such good music by the Dave Clark five, the animals, and 500 other bands. When I was 69 years old my nephew mailed me a used tablet. I discovered so much music that at the age of 69 I became a metalhead. I left a comment on a song by Metallica. As of today I have over 6000 thumbs up and 215 comments have been left. My favorite genre of music… Metal! 😮
I grew up around several entertainers. And have been friends with a couple. And they not really any different than you or I. Granted, some have enormous egos. And they thrive on the attention. Entertainers crave friends that accept them for who they are. So, to me it's not really a shock through. People tend to want to live an imaginary life
Social media does all the hype. It is not to say that we would love to meet the person whose music or acting we like.
I was star struck when I met Jer and Kashimira Bulsara. A rival to Stevie Nicks.
thats the problem today with social media, they are following, commenting on their idols postings and with that thinking they are friends with those people. its ridiculous! i dont do social media and i am glad i dont! having worked for a record company i have met famous people and believe me they - as we say in german - also just cook with water.
It's called idol worship, it's cultish, it is a dysmorphia in our culture of narcissism that we don't even admit we are existing inside.
Found the first sane comment in here
Rock On 💪
Years ago I took my elderly mother to a performance of Love Letters starring Robert Wagner and Jill St. John. When the performance started the entire audience rose to their feet to welcome the stars. We were seated in the first row and as we stood my mother started waving her hand and calling out "JR, JR, " (what those close to him called him) as if Wagner wd know her. You see she was a a big fan knowing everything about him so naturally she felt it wd be reciprocal. Since we were so so close to the stage he did notice her and smile and that gave her such a satisfying thrill!
What the hell was Jesse Eisenberg doing in Indianapolis? Meryl Streep, yes. Her husbands family is from Fort Wayne. But, Eisenberg?
David Bowie for me
Not for me.
I’m surprised it’s not considered unethical for a journalist to stay overnight at an interview subject’s home.
They are not special. They are people who need my money to survive 🤨
I need your money. I'm your #1 fan.
@@ManChan-w5p 🤨
@@ManChan-w5p I need you to treat me like the guy at the door and leave me the hell alone 🤨
@@gathrightcrystal I have heard hell is one hell of a place.
@@ManChan-w5p yeah well I thought I was done after that laptop but surprise I'm back for people to make money 😎🚬
I hope Stevie calls you
There's a movie called The Fan
check it out
The one with travolta?
@@adrsoup Robert de Niro and Wesley Snipes.
The best film about celebrity worship is currently showing in New York Film Festival. It’s titled Bona by Lino Brocka. The film was shown in Cannes Film Festival and raved by critics unanimously. Go and catch the movie at Walter Reade Theater.
I have met many celebrities but sadly due to my first introduction to working behind the scenes, I was scolded by a big wig from a well known record label to not fan out when working backstage. Somehow that affected me to this present day. So even if run into celebrities or am working a gig; I never get excited even if it’s meeting a favorite musician. It’s all business, even if they’re not my client. Kinda sad.
I was warn not to ask for anything like an autograph by a supervisor or risk termination.
I've worked backstage at a number of concerts. Nearly every artist will exchange greetings with you when you meet them in the hallway. Some will thank you for helping put on the concert. But they are there to work and do not want to strike up conversations with strangers.
A few project a hard-partying image but I think most of it is an act.
Typically the bus is waiting right outside the door with the engine running when the artists take their final bow. As soon as they are off the stage they are just before the point of breaking into a run.
Celebrity worship is a problem in America
It’s a job
(suggestion (or a response to a certain part of this video between these points of its length: 6:34 - 7:05): never refer to thy self (or any other self) as an "idiot")
I have met a few musicians who were stars. Some old some new and some just starting. Not any actors. I've met their doppelganger. I didn't go crazy and treated them as normal. I think they appreciate that more.
I never understood celebrity culture. I think as people have become less religious they have put their faith in famous mortals. Maybe because I'm a Christian that's why I care little about Hollywood.
I've met two celebrities in my life. One was drinking at my local small-town bar and I approached him and asked for a photo, he left immediately afterwards, and I definitely feel like I made him uncomfortable. The second celebrity I met saw me dancing at a club and asked to join me. We hung out for hours before parting ways. I feel equally embarrassed about both encounters. I know in the latter example the guy approached me and we got along great, but I still think back on it like I was some kind of fool. It has changed the way I think about these celebrities and I can't enjoy their art anymore without remembering how weird it was. I don't wish to ever run into anyone famous again.
Its hard to realize that celebs are just normal people who have a job to do & they put their clothes on like everyone else. its sometimes hard to see the person & not some idol.
Me with Madonna and Beyoncé 🤪
Lost me at Jesse Eisenberg.
I agree. In my opinion, there is nothing appealing about him as a celebrity or actor.
Who gives two s**ts about Jesse?
Had to look up who Jesse Eisenberg was 🤷🏻♂️
Weird
Parasocial styleee
Its sad people need to get a life
It's a cult.
This is called “idolotry”, very simply, and it’s a sin in the 10 commandments. Repent and trust in Jesus, not man
I can't believe she rejected the invitation to spend the night at Stevie Nicks's house. Talk about needing to seize an opportunity when you get the chance.
We just labled and censored 30 year old music 🤡🎪 ⭐ 🚽
😊
Reducing Stevie Nicks to just another "celebrity" is a serious reduction and offense. She's an Artist, folks. She's earned the adoration.
Pft, Art never needed an IST.
They're ALWAYS unhappy, unstable, and unrealistic.
So glad I couldn't give two craps about money or celebrities just seems gross and nasty bleck
Celebrity $ell$
Celebrities beg to be worshipped & then complain when people get “star struck.” If only CBS Sunday Morning didn’t shamelessly promote them maybe it would be watchable again.
Thank you. This was one of my favorite shows before it became the CBS Sunday Morning version of Entertainment Tonight.
Stop saying RIGHT!
I know RIGHT.
The only person I would love to meet and probably never will is a woman who’s intelligence and warmth are equal ,all people are the same,we eat,we cry,we laugh,we work and we love ,but some people are inspiring for our souls ,those are the ones I care to meet,like Michelle Obama !
I am the Lord your God. Ye shall have no other gods before me.
Yeah but these celebrities are real.
We all worship something
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