Share Your "I Met a Celebrity" Stories!

MsBluem · 09-30-2013, 04:03 PM

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Not actually 'met' but seen around in the tiny Sussex town in which we live Tom Baker of Dr. Who fame, Paul McCartney, and Roger Daltrey, all of whom are locals (though I did meet McCartney on a train many, many moons ag0 when I was commuting every day to London). Most recently though, George Clooney whilst he was filming his latest movie (Monument Men), part of which was filmed in the town, and the actor Tom Conti who was in the shop next to ours shopping for - if my memory serves me correctly - an umbrella stand.

Unfortunately, the only real 'celebrities' I've actually met were all high ranking Palestinian and Israeli officials (Arafat, Peres, and Netanyahu, amongst others). Sounds exciting, but believe me, it wasn't.

I'm kind of jealous about Tom Baker. He was my very first Doctor. I remember being 10 or 11 and our local public television station would show classic Doctor Who episodes on the weekends and I'd stay up watching until my mom realized I was awake and sent me to bed!

I've met quite a few musicians in my concertgoing days. I also got the extreme pleasure of meeting John Barrowman (Torchwood/Doctor Who) at a comic book convention a couple years back.

Princess · 09-30-2013, 04:17 PM

I am a big nerd, so most of my celebrity run ins are from sci fi conventions!

My favorite was Amy Okuda and Robin Thorsen from a web series called The Guild. I was so excited I could hardly talk, but I got through it with a photo and a few autographs they were awesome!

At that same convention I met Billy Dee Williams, and the guy who played Anakin Skywalker (the kid version) also the guy who was Chewbacca.

My favorite was Felix Silla, he is the guy who played cousin it in the original Adams Family (the series). I didn't realize I was meeting him, I was dressed up in a costume ( a pink furry fox costume) and he was on his way to the bathroom. He was walking right beside me and I didnt notice (he is a little person) and I turned, and accidentally hit him in the head with my tail. I was so embarrassed! He was super cool about it though and it made me more mindful of where i'm swinin that tail

Scots_On_The_Rocks · 10-01-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MsBluem

I've met quite a few musicians in my concertgoing days. I also got the extreme pleasure of meeting John Barrowman (Torchwood/Doctor Who) at a comic book convention a couple years back.

Can we just say, "JEALOUS!"

MsBluem · 10-01-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scots_On_The_Rocks

Can we just say, "JEALOUS!"

He is genuinely the one of the nicest people I've ever had the chance to meet.

PoeticSilence · 10-01-2013, 08:12 PM

Gosh, I've met a few celebrities, but was never mindful enough to get an autograph...

Under sixteen: I met Dr. Sanguinary of Creature Feature fame. My parents drove me to a local fish shop where he was hosting some kind of marathon so that I could meet him. Dang was he nice.

Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mad Dog Vshaun (sic) and another wrestler whose name slips my mind. My family were friends with a guy that knew them so we were able to meet them when they visited my dads friends. I think my brother got to "wrestle" with one of them.

Over sixteen: I lived in England for several years (five) and met Eliot Gould who was performing at our Air Force base. I met Barbara Streisand that same year who was working on Yentl, it was brief but I was starstruck. I met Adam Ant at Picadilly circus where he was doing an interview, all I can remember about that was telling him I loved how he did his hair which made him laugh. I met worzel Gummidge, who was played by Jon Pertwee of Dr. Who fame, and like others, I prefer Tom Baker myself. I also met Nick Mason of Pink Floyd while they were working up the movie The Wall, not really met, but we were in the same shop in London at the time and he was allowed to the front of the line right when it was my turn, and he asked if it was alright. I couldn't even talk, I just nodded, I wonder still if he noticed I had a Juice Newton album and a Rush 2112 album in my hand. I met Margaret Thatcher in London and there were hundreds of people there at #1 Downing Street hoping to see her and when she came past, she shook our hands. Such a strong woman for all of the things that had to be done.

And that's all that I know of. Now I have seen Warren Buffet a few times, we live in the same city, but never really "met" him. His aunt was quite famous here in Omaha and I've met her many times. I've also met Chip Davis and his group Mannheim Steamroller, they live and record here in Omaha.

cara · 10-21-2013, 12:33 AM

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I've also met Chip Davis and his group Mannheim Steamroller, they live and record here in Omaha.

Which totally reminds me: I have met and worked with Jackson Berkey of Mannheim Steamroller. His wife, Almeda, too!

Another famous person I've met and sang with is pop star Bonnie McKee. If you don't know her name, you have likely heard her music. She co-wrote a lot of Katy Perry's popular songs (Firework, California Gurls, etc.) and had a single out this summer (American Girl). I knew her before she was famous, but not very well. We sang in the same choir together when we were younger and I first met her at one of our choir's anniversary concerts.

Good times.

Mel C. · 10-21-2013, 12:52 AM

Joan Jett - met her in her dressing room at a concert. I was on my knees. Nuff said.

Venus007 · 10-21-2013, 02:58 AM

I have met quite a few famous people so here is a list of highlights:

I had a friend, Rex, who used to work for a record label. We got backstage passes because of this, so from that I met:
Todd Rungren
Peter Gabriel
Phil Collins

Heather McAllister- I met her through a girl we both dated and we hit it off and became friends. Heather later because a famous fat activist and burlesque performer and was photographed by Leonard Nimoy.

Laurie Anderson, Performance artist- My friend Heather was very active in the queer community in Ann Arbor she came to a party I was at after her show.

Karen Finley, Performance artist- through my friend Heather in Ann Arbor

Leontyne Price - I was in a youth symphony and we rehearsed and played with her.

Itzhak Perlman- I was in a youth symphony and we rehearsed and played with him

Trent Rezner of 9 Inch Nails- My friend Tony opened for him before "Pretty Hate Machine" took off. He came to my house and threw up on my white floor pillow, ew.

Al Jourgenson of Ministry, Revolting Cocks etc. - we were at a party together and did tequila body shots off the same girl. heh that was a fun night

Dennis White of Charm Farm and now is DJ Static Revenger but he was just Dennis White when I knew him. He was close friends with my brother and so I saw him hanging about before and after they went carousing.

The ever popular stalking around backstage has yielded some interesting famous people meeting. . .
Nina Simone
Etta James
Ray Charles

Anise Parker, mayor of Houston- I met her for a moment at a political function

The Indigo Girls- , got thrown off their tour bus because my ex (the crazy Russian) offended one or the other of them.

I insulted Andy Bell of Erasure because he was a dick at a party I went to and I didn't know, or care, who he was. I do like their music though.

Buck Angel- had dinner with he and his wife Elayne. They were friends of a guy I used to date and were in town. I hadn't seen or even heard of any of his porn before we had dinner so I had no idea he was famous.

Cowboi · 10-01-2013, 08:18 PM

I met Hulk Hogan in the hotel at Little Rock this past weekend.

cara · 10-01-2013, 08:45 PM

Tim Noah (local kid entertainer)
Avner the Eccentric (performer)
Stephen Cosgrove (children's book author)
Danny Glover (actor)
Bernice Johnson Reagan (founder and singer, Sweet Honey in the Rock)

They all have stories, but I'm too tired to write them out. Maybe another day. :-)

Greyson · 10-21-2013, 12:50 AM

Mayor Tom Bradley, Los Angeles. (Now deceased)

Senator Ted Kennedy

Bill Clinton

Former San Antonio Mayor and member of Clinton cabinet, Henry Cisneros.

Jerry Brown, Gov. of California

Henry Waxman, Dem Congressman

Geraldine Ferraro

Donna Brazile

Lilly Tomlin

Loren Green (Bonanza Western TV Star, when I was a child)

Chaka Khan, (my gf at the time opened for her at a fundraiser)

James Brown (After a concert)

Joan Nestle (One of my fondest memories. I got to be her escort on a trip to Disneyland when she came to Southern Cal to do a book tour.)

Lillian Faderman (I was interviewed by her for a book she was writing on Butch-Femme)

Edward James Olmos (Actor)

Easi Morales (Actor)

Lou Diamond Phillips (Actor)

Growing up in Los Angeles and being active in LGBTQ issues and local politics gave me the opportunity to meet a few "celebs."

tara_kerrie · 10-21-2013, 10:50 PM

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I met Hulk Hogan in the hotel at Little Rock this past weekend.

Me too! and i got my pic taken with him!

09-30-2013, 04:17 PM	#2
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PoeticSilence Member How Do You Identify?: dodges labels Relationship Status: Estranged Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 454 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3 Thanked 919 Times in 277 Posts Rep Power: 10661585	Gosh, I've met a few celebrities, but was never mindful enough to get an autograph... Under sixteen: I met Dr. Sanguinary of Creature Feature fame. My parents drove me to a local fish shop where he was hosting some kind of marathon so that I could meet him. Dang was he nice. Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mad Dog Vshaun (sic) and another wrestler whose name slips my mind. My family were friends with a guy that knew them so we were able to meet them when they visited my dads friends. I think my brother got to "wrestle" with one of them. Over sixteen: I lived in England for several years (five) and met Eliot Gould who was performing at our Air Force base. I met Barbara Streisand that same year who was working on Yentl, it was brief but I was starstruck. I met Adam Ant at Picadilly circus where he was doing an interview, all I can remember about that was telling him I loved how he did his hair which made him laugh. I met worzel Gummidge, who was played by Jon Pertwee of Dr. Who fame, and like others, I prefer Tom Baker myself. I also met Nick Mason of Pink Floyd while they were working up the movie The Wall, not really met, but we were in the same shop in London at the time and he was allowed to the front of the line right when it was my turn, and he asked if it was alright. I couldn't even talk, I just nodded, I wonder still if he noticed I had a Juice Newton album and a Rush 2112 album in my hand. I met Margaret Thatcher in London and there were hundreds of people there at #1 Downing Street hoping to see her and when she came past, she shook our hands. Such a strong woman for all of the things that had to be done. And that's all that I know of. Now I have seen Warren Buffet a few times, we live in the same city, but never really "met" him. His aunt was quite famous here in Omaha and I've met her many times. I've also met Chip Davis and his group Mannheim Steamroller, they live and record here in Omaha. __________________ Love is all you need.

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