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Snuck backstage, ended up with an hour-long private lesson from jazz guitar legend John McLaughlin. Life-changing and probably unforgettable as heck.
Kiddos bike to Ali’s house, expecting dismissal, get hugs and a two-hour hang instead. Turns out, Ali’s nice beyond the ring.
Asked John Candy for ketchup at 9. Result? Five minutes of chatting and tips on where to eat. Canadian gentleman all day long.
This kid’s mom had to run off at the airport, and Johnny Depp volunteered to stand with the kid. Nice guy alert.
At a bachelor party, Clooney shows up and buys a round for the group. Even bought by a star can be cool and down to earth.
Michael J. Fox visited a class, broke tension with jokes about DeLorean rides and celebrity kisses. Best class visitor ever.
Robert Plant accidentally stepped on a fan’s foot and apologized like a true gentleman. Fan played it cool, and Plant laughed. Rock star kindness.
Made a margarita for Gordon Ramsay. He loved it so much, he came back the next night to say thanks with a respectful bow. Not your average chef moment.
Mom shouts ‘Alan Rickman is white!’ while he’s right there. Rickman tries to vanish but just smiles. Oops, mom.
Alice Cooper wanted to cut in line and asked politely. Then he chatted five minutes with this fan. Rock and roll, yes. Rude? Nope.
John Cena actually laughed at a joke and gave a good old-fashioned hug, not a hover hand. Nice meeting!
Princess Anne was buying discounted Christmas stuff and a rake. This person signed her up for the discount card. Royal and normal combo.
Mike O’Malley argued with security so a fan could come chat and get a pic. Promise kept, fan thrilled.
Lady Gaga popped into a London pub, insisted on paying, got everyone fish & chips, and won over travelers who helped shield her from paparazzi. Plus a generous tip. Sweet and delicious.
Chatted casually with Conan O’Brien who talked about his busy year. Grounded and cool, favorite celeb meet-up.
Ran into Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus at the airport. Got a smile and quick selfie. Humble and happy.
Met Timothy Leary at Woodstock’s Pizza. Asked if he believed in God, he answered with a mind-bending ‘Gods’ and wise words. Groovy encounter.
This fan ambushed Ice T backstage and got called onstage by the musical legend. Complete highlight.
Met Heath Ledger before fame. He was sweet, polite, and way nicer than you’d expect from a popular teen.
Jimmy Smits was surprised a fan forgot his Star Wars cameo. Laughed it off with his wife. Celebrity humility points!
Spent weeks training Jennifer Lawrence before her Oscar. She’s as funny and fun as she seems.
At a party where no photos were allowed, guest snapped photos anyway. Leo helped retake a bad shot himself. Nice save!
A toddler messed with BB King’s hat on a flight, and he even held the toddler’s sibling while they used the bathroom. King of kindness.
Katy Perry was rude, but Slash, Taylor Swift, and Dave Grohl? Super nice. Celebrity encounters: a wild ride.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan surprised a fan by remembering their mom’s name and said she seemed lovely. Bonus: Paul Rudd cracked jokes that made fans realize he’s Ant-Man.
Met Martin Sheen in Dublin. He chatted about college life for a few minutes. Just a nice guy.
Camp life with kids of Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn felt just like any other parents dropping off kids. No celebrity airs here.
Amy Adams was adorable and doted on a toddler. Bernie Sanders? Grumpy but tall. Stars behave in fun ways!
Smoked a cigarette with Brad Pitt at the airport back in the ’90s. Just baby steps on the road to stardom.
Bruce Campbell got frustrated with a nervous kid at an autograph signing, grabbed him, and said ‘spit it out.’ Classic Bruce.
Met Jay Leno while waiting for dumplings. The fan just stammered, ‘I love your garage!’ and Jay was super nice. Win-win!
Jimmy Fallon was killing time before a movie in a quilt shop. No fabric bought, but plenty of friendliness.
Met Goldie Hawn at the airport who was nice but looked tired and haggard. Still a celeb story to tell!
Caught Kate Winslet waiting to pick up her then-husband at a cricket event. She was just as lovely in person as you’d hope.
Dennis Miller hit on a marketing pro at a hotel and got politely but hilariously told to back off because of her ‘violent’ boyfriend. Savage!
Met Bryan Adams and Amy Winehouse—both friendly and polite. Ruby Wax? Not so much. Guess you can’t win ’em all.
Bruce Campbell complimented a baby at a signing. Kevin Smith hung with fans after a show, making sure no one got missed. Celebrity goals.
Dave Chappelle crashed a hockey party and chilled. Margo Martindale shared mani time and life advice. Double celebrity delight.
Met these legends as a kid. Bonnie Raitt gave giant hugs, Jackson Browne laughed when told he’s influencing youth, and Joan Baez was pure class.
Jesse McCartney gave hugs, Tyson Ritter was goofy, Justin Moore had an epic handshake, and Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley were funny and nice. What a squad!
Tara Reid seemed sad but sweet, Jeremy Renner was funny and polite, and Simone Biles was tiny but kind. 3rd Eye Blind got a little cheeky. Bar work stories aren’t dull.
Met Ali Wong with her family and describes them as some of the nicest and most interesting people ever. Good company for sure.
Had a lovely meet with Ja Rule at a concert. Also waited on Biff (Back to the Future) who ordered a tuna melt and was a super nice guy. Highlight reel!
Adam Sandler called himself ‘The Sandman’ while shopping for T-shirts. Classic goofy Adam moment.
As a security guard, got a fist bump from Adam Sandler who said “what’s up buddy.” Rob Schneider just mumbled back. Stars have their off days.
Ran into Kurt Cobain before Nirvana blew up. Talked about the weather and guitar pedals like normal folks. Cool times.
Met horror stars Tony Todd, George Romero, and Mitch Pileggi at conventions. Tony hugged fans, George was sweet but shy, and Mitch turned a bathroom visit into a 10-minute chat. Freakin’ awesome.
Had a chilly Rob Schneider encounter at the airport. He later apologized in the bathroom and offered a handshake. Timing was awkward, but hey, progress!
Random hotel lobby meet with Dwayne Johnson who rolled his eyes and said he didn’t want an autograph. The fan told him they didn’t want one anyway and just walked off. Plot twist: The Rock’s not always Mr. Nice Guy!
At a big game, Vince Vaughn politely asked someone to step aside. They blurted “crab cakes and football!” which got a thumbs up. Not quite clever, but hey, it worked!
At the airport during the OJ trial, Kato Kaelin was asked if OJ was guilty. His deadpan “What do you think?” was the perfect cheeky response.
Met Bridgit Mendler who was nice but gave a weird look to the fan’s mom, who was acting like a total maniac. Fam drama meets celebrity moment.
At a neighborhood rink, Haley Wickenheiser let local kids join her games, teaching skating techniques disguised as fun. True Canadian icon vibes? Absolutely.
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