People Share Their Experiences Meeting Celebrities: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

They say you shouldn’t meet your heroes because you might be set up for disappointment. This is sometimes true when people meet celebrities in real life. But, there are also lots of people that have positive experiences meeting the rich and famous.

When it comes to billionaires, you really don’t know what to expect. Having that much money surely makes you act differently than the rest of us, right? Well, this person’s experience with the co-founder of Microsoft would say otherwise.

Unfortunately, the Olympic swimmer seems to be less than kind. Or at least, this person had a pretty negative interaction with him. Having talent doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a good person.

We are so glad to hear that the beloved Tom from 500 Days of Summer is a true gentleman in real life. The actor is pretty versatile so we’ve seen him play all kinds of characters, but it sounds like in the real world he is no villain.

We’ve typically heard very positive things about the Lizzie McGuire star, but this person had a less than pleasant interaction. Technically, it was an interaction with their friend so we have to take the experience with a grain of salt.

Tim Allen is the famous voice behind the beloved character Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story and he even played Santa in The Santa Clause so we would hope he would be kind in real life! But it looks like he’s not as jolly as Santa is.

With a nickname like “Stone Cold Steve Austin” you can’t be sure what to expect when you meet the man. The former wrestler is certainly intimidating, but it’s hard to figure out what’s part of the persona and what isn’t.

It sounds like Jaden Smith has no respect for customer service workers. He, his bodyguards, and his girlfriend refused to leave the store even after they closed! Anyone who has worked retail knows how annoying this is when you have to close up and clean.

Mark Ruffalo has been in countless films playing all sorts of roles, but he is probably most well-known for his role as The Hulk in The Avengers films. But, while The Hulk has a problem controlling his anger, it seems that Mark does not!

Keanu Reeves is one of those actors that has become a favorite in every role he plays. He’s obviously most well-known for his roles in John Wick and The Matrix. He’s often been described as down to earth and nice.

“Portman” is actually not Natalie’s last name. Not many people know that she actually started going by the name “Portman” after her role in a provocative film when she was 13. This person knows someone who went to school with Natalie and apparently she threw a fit when the professor referred to her as her real name.

We are thrilled to hear that the always-classy Julie Andrews is as poised and respectful as most of the roles she plays. She sent her compliments to the chef of this restaurant and probably made their day!

We can’t really be sure who is truly in the wrong in this one. We have to remember that celebrities do deal with scrutiny and intrusive people all the time so it may make them on edge.

The teenage heartthrob has been in his fair share of controversies and has certainly developed a reputation for being rude and unlikeable, especially in his earlier years. That tends to happen with people who enter fame at such a young age.

John Stamos’s smile won us over when he played Uncle Jesse on Full House. It was a character that was hard not to like and it sounds like John has the same effect on people off-screen as well.

Driver is popping up in films all over the place. He has played a wide range of roles in movies like Star Wars, Marriage Story, and more. He usually doesn’t play very shy characters but apparently the actor is quite shy in real life.

Robert Downey Jr. has established himself as a seasoned and respected actor in Hollywood, but he has had his struggles. The actor struggled with drug abuse and has been known to be something of a diva on some sets. However, it seems like he has had some good experiences with fans as well.

If you’re a fan of comedy, you’re likely seen some Key & Peele skits that have made you laugh. Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have brought us tons of laughs so we would hope that they’re just as cool off-screen.

Tiger Woods is a talented golfer, without a doubt. But, as most people know, he doesn’t have the best reputation off the golf course. This person had the unfortunate experience of meeting Tiger when he was only 5 years old.

You’d hope comedians are kind in real life because they bring smiles and laughter to our lives! It’s hard to imagine Paul Blart, The Mall Cop being rude to people since he was such a kind character.

We’re happy to hear that the lovely Ashton Kutcher is kind in real life because he so often plays the lovable protagonist in romcoms. This person met him in an unlikely location: The ER.

Johnny Depp has earned a name for himself as being a shapeshifter on camera. He has transformed into tons of different roles that have captivated and thrilled audiences.

It’s no secret that Mariah Carey is a diva. In fact, she basically made her reputation around two key factors: having a fantastic singing voice and being something of a diva. While we’re grateful to her for hit songs like All I Want For Christmas is You, it doesn’t excuse bad behavior.

Chevy Chase doesn’t have a very good reputation among his co-stars, fans, and crew members, so we can’t say we’re too surprised at this interaction. Not only does nobody have good things to say about him, but he seems to like it that way.

Why do celebrities seem to have such a difficult time being nice to waiters and waitresses? Working in the food industry is not easy and they have to deal with all kinds of rude people on the daily.

Shia is an eccentric character that’s played in different movies from Holes to Transformers. He’s no stranger to controversy but this harsh interaction still surprises us! Being rude to children is really where we can all agree to draw the line, right?

While he may look intimidating because of his sheer size, Shaq has a reputation for being a super kind and genuine man. There have been more than one story shared about his kind encounters with others.

The comedian, actor, and producer is definitely a controversial character. As a comedian, he is known for being vulgar and has even been arrested in the past. So, we’re not shocked that someone had a negative experience when they met him.

The man who famously played Han Solo in Star Wars is known for his cool, calm, and collected tough guy persona. It sounds like he carries this persona off-screen and into his personal life as well.

The late Robin Williams was arguably one of the most impressive comedians of all time. His roles in Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, and Good Will Hunting made us laugh and cry! Not to mention his incredible job as the voice of the Genie in Aladdin.

Why is it that sometimes the people with the most money are the absolutely cheapest? Kate Bosworth isn’t the first celebrity who didn’t tip and we can’t understand it! 

When she isn’t flying over crowds of screaming fans singing for the masses, Pink is being down to earth. We love that she was not only willing to hang with some strangers, but wanted to join them for a drink!

We must admit that this one surprised us. Who would have thought that Rachael Ray would be on a list somewhere under “rudest celebrities”? The celebrity chef seems so kind on television, but we know you can’t always trust what you see on T.V.

Nicolas Cage is one of those people that you don’t really know what  to expect. He seems like an interesting man and has played in tons of roles we know and love. Namely, he starred in the classic National Treasure. 

This person described Jack Black as “the nicest celebrity they had ever met”. What a  compliment! With an endorsement like that we wish we could meet the man!