25+ Celebs Who Have Gotten Starstruck by Meeting Their Favorite Celebs

The original Karate Kid, Ralph Macchio, has a huge fan of Andrew Garfield. Garfield once expressed his delight at running across Macchio at a party, calling it a “surreal event.” According to reports, the actor informed Macchio that he was a huge fan of his work and even requested a picture with the actor.

Garfield continued by describing meeting Macchio as “a fantastic occasion” and praising him for being “very courteous and charming.” It’s endearing to watch famous people obsessing about their favorite celebs, just like the rest of us!

During a Hollywood party, Scarlett Johansson, the star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, met Judge Judy by accident. Johansson claimed that she went to the well-known judge to thank and praise her for the work she’s done in the courtroom.

Johansson allegedly described Judge Judy as “amazing” and “one of the best people I’ve ever met” while acting starstruck. The actress said that she greatly admired the judge’s no-nonsense demeanor and method of case management. This shows that even famous people have their own heroes and idols.

The iconic Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks once had a chance encounter with soccer legend David Beckham at a restaurant. Nicks reportedly approached Beckham’s table to introduce herself and express her admiration for his talent.

The singer even asked for a photo with Beckham, which he happily obliged. Nicks later shared that meeting the soccer star was the highlight of her day, describing him as “gracious” and “sweet.”

The Grammy-winning singers Sam Smith and Lizzo were excited when they first met at a party. Smith posted a picture of the two hugging on social media and a comment expressing their adoration and affection for Lizzo.

The “Stay With Me” vocalist referred to Lizzo as a “queen” and expressed gratitude for meeting her. In response, Lizzo posted an identical image on her own social media, describing meeting Smith as a “great experience.” Celebrities helping one other out and promoting positivism in the business is nice to see.

Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star, once had an unexpected encounter with Ben Affleck at a gas station. Pratt shared a photo of them on social media and a caption describing the moment as “wild.”

Pratt acknowledged he was a bit starstruck meeting the Hollywood actor, calling him “Batman” in the post. Affleck, for his part, seemed happy to take a photo with Pratt and smiled for the camera. What an unexpected celebrity encounter, especially in a mundane place like a gas station!

Sarah Paulson once had a fangirl moment when she met pop superstar Rihanna. Paulson shared her excitement on a talk show, recalling how she had seen Rihanna across a crowded room and couldn’t resist approaching her to say hello.

The actress confessed to being nervous and shaking when introducing herself to the singer, but Rihanna was gracious and welcoming. We bet you’re thrilled to see that even big stars are as stunned by other big stars as you’d be.

Model and TV personality, Chrissy Teigen, once had a memorable encounter with Queen Bey herself, Beyoncé. Teigen shared the experience on a talk show, saying that she was at a party with her husband, John Legend when she saw Beyoncé walking towards her.

The model conceded to being starstruck and tongue-tied, but Beyoncé put her at ease by complimenting her dress and hugging her. Teigen later tweeted about the encounter, saying she’d never forget the “precious moments” she spent with Beyoncé.

When Cardi B met Bono, the lead singer of U2, she couldn’t believe her luck! The rapper shared her excitement on social media, posting a photo with the caption, “I’m still gagging.”

Cardi B, known for her larger-than-life personality, seemed starstruck in the photo, gazing up at Bono with a look of awe. Just like when you meet someone you’ve idolized, this star was just as fanatical. She was respectful, but still just as fanatical!

Olivia Munn once had an unforgettable encounter with Oprah Winfrey. Munn shared the experience on a talk show, saying that she had run into Winfrey while shopping at a boutique in Chicago. The actress confessed to being nervous and awkward, but Winfrey put her at ease by initiating a conversation and hugging her.

Munn later described the encounter as a “surreal” moment and said she was grateful for the chance to meet someone she’d long admired. It’s always fun to see celebrities geeking out over other famous people!

When Kelly Clarkson met Meryl Streep, the singer and TV host couldn’t contain her excitement. Clarkson shared the experience on her talk show, saying that she had run into Streep while backstage at an awards show.

The singer confided to being starstruck and giddy, but Streep put her at ease by conversing and complimenting her music. Clarkson later tweeted about the encounter, saying she had “fangirled out” over meeting the legendary actress.

Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson once accidentally came across Halle Berry at a charity event. Anderson described the incident during a talk show and revealed how he’d been working when Berry approached him.

The actor acknowledged being a tremendous fan and expressed shock at his good fortune. For her part, Berry was courteous and amiable and even posed for a picture with Anderson. It seems that even the big stars we look up to have heroes!

Chrissy Metz, an actress most known for her work on This Is Us, was excited when she first met singer and songwriter Sam Smith. Metz posted a picture of the two of them and referred to Smith as her “new BFF” as she described the encounter on social media.

The actress acknowledged being a tremendous admirer of Smith’s songs and expressed her excitement at finally meeting them.

When Chris Hemsworth met Chris Pratt, the actor best known for his role in Guardians of the Galaxy, the two immediately hit it off. Hemsworth shared the experience on social media, posting a photo and calling Pratt his “brother from another mother.”

The actors, who both have a reputation for being friendly and down-to-earth, seemed to have a great time hanging out and even joked about doing a crossover movie together.

Famed rocker Alice Cooper once unexpectedly ran across model and musician Paris Jackson. Jackson posted a picture of the two of them and referred to Cooper as her “new buddy” as she described the encounter on social media.

The artist acknowledged being a major admirer of Cooper’s songs and expressed her excitement at finally meeting him. Cooper was just as delighted to meet Jackson and even offered her some pointers on navigating the music business.

When Emma Watson, the actress best known for her role of Hermione in the Harry Potter films, met singer and icon, Celine Dion, she was starstruck. Watson shared the experience on social media, posting a photo of them together and calling Dion her “queen.”

The actress confessed to being a huge fan of Dion’s music and was excited to finally meet her in the flesh. Dion, for her part, seemed equally charmed by Watson and even gave her a shout-out during one of her concerts.

Channing Tatum once had an exciting encounter with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Tatum shared the experience on social media, posting a photo of them together and calling Biles his “hero.” The actor admitted to being a huge fan of Biles’ athletic prowess and was overjoyed to finally meet her face-to-face.

Biles, for her part, seemed equally excited to meet Tatum and even showed off some of her gymnastics moves for him. It shows that even famous people can be starstruck by each other’s talents!

When Jennifer Lawrence, the actress best known for her roles in films such as The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook, met Damian Lewis, the actor best known for his role in the TV series Homeland, she was starstruck.

Lawrence shared the experience on social media, posting a photo of them together and calling Lewis her “idol”. The actress confessed to being a huge fan of Lewis’ work and was elated to finally meet him in the flesh. Lewis, for his part, seemed equally charmed by Lawrence and even joked about being a “Lawrence groupie.”

Emma Stone, the actress known for her roles in films such as La La Land and The Help, met Spice Girl and TV personality Mel B, and she was starstruck. Stone shared the experience on social media, posting a photo and calling Mel B her “hero.”

The actress declared herself a huge fan of Mel B’s music and personality and said she was excited to finally meet her in real life. Mel B, for her part, seemed equally excited to meet Stone.

Eddie Redmayne, an Oscar-winning actor best recognized for his roles in The Theory of Everything and The Danish Girl, was awestruck when he first met actress Jennifer Aniston. Redmayne posted about the event on social media, tagging Aniston as his “favorite” in a snapshot of the two of them.

The actor acknowledged that he was a tremendous admirer of Aniston’s work and was excited to finally meet her. For her part, Aniston showed the same courtesy and even gave Redmayne some advice on managing stardom.

Did you hear that Jennifer Aniston and Adele met? It’s incredibly awesome! They met at a party and clicked right away, conversing and giggling like longtime friends. Adele shared a photo with Jennifer on Instagram, which caused an uproar online.

Celebrities enjoying themselves in public is always entertaining, especially when they project an air of relatability. Who knows, perhaps in the future, we’ll see them working together on something!

Academy Award-winning actress Anne Hathaway was excited when she met multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter, Mariah Carey. Hathaway shared the experience on social media, posting a photo of them and calling Carey a “legend.”

The actress conceded to being a huge fan of Carey’s music and was thrilled to finally meet her in person. Carey, for her part, seemed equally gracious and even complimented Hathaway’s acting skills.

Meghan Trainor, a popular singer with hits including “All About That Bass” and “Lips Are Movin,” was ecstatic to meet former Disney Channel star and singer Hilary Duff. Trainor even referred to Duff as her “hero.”

Trainor spoke about the encounter on social media. The singer acknowledged being a lifelong admirer of Duff’s work and expressed her excitement at finally meeting her. Duff, for her part, displayed the same warmth and even offered Trainor some advice.

Taylor Swift was thrilled to finally meet Chance the Rapper in the flesh when she ran into the Grammy-winning musician and activist. While they had previously collaborated on a Swift song remix, the two musicians had never met.

Swift posted a picture of the two of them together and described Chance as a “real one.” The rapper was just as eager to meet Swift, and the two musicians appeared to be having a fantastic time hanging out together.

It was a meeting of legends when Taylor Swift, the pop diva famed for her number-one singles, Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart, the iconic actors most recognized for their roles in the X-Men series, got together.

On social media, the three discussed the event and sent messages of support for one another. Swift even jokingly referred to the two actors as her “British gentlemen friends,” indicating that the strange three got along well.

When Anna Kendrick met Beyoncé, it was a moment that left Kendrick gobsmacked. She shared the experience on social media, posting a photo of herself standing next to Beyonce and writing, “Guys, it happened. I met Beyonce. And she is an angel. And I am not worthy.”

The two artists appeared to have a great time hanging out together, with Kendrick later jokingly tweeting that she was now “Becky with the good hair.”

Miley Cyrus was overjoyed to finally meet Britney Spears, the music legend who had inspired her. The encounter fulfilled a dream for Cyrus, who had long idolized Spears.

At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, the two took the stage and had a joint performance of a medley of their hits. Cyrus subsequently said that she had been anxious to meet Spears but that the encounter had been amazing.

When Ariana Grande met Bruno Mars it was a meeting of two musical titans. The two artists have been compared to each other, seeing as they both have unique voices and impressive vocal ranges.

Grande had long admired Mars, and when they finally met, they hit it off immediately. The two even joked about forming a supergroup together. It’s great seeing celebrities fangirling/fanboying over each other, and this meeting between Grande and Mars was no exception.

When Camila Cabello met Emilia Clarke, who’s best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen on Game of Thrones, it was a meeting of two fierce and talented women.

Cabello had expressed her love for the show and Clarke’s character in the past, and when they finally met, it was a dream come true for the singer. The two hit it off immediately, and Clarke even invited Cabello to visit the Game of Thrones set.

It was a meeting of two Hollywood giants when Chris Hemsworth, aka Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Brad Pitt came face to face.

The two were introduced to one another during the opening of Pitt’s film Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. Pitt is a hero in Hemsworth’s eyes, and meeting him was strange for Chris.

Jennifer Garner got the chance to speak with legendary performer Julie Andrews. Garner, a self-described Andrews lover, was overjoyed by the encounter and couldn’t hold back her delight.

In a post on social media, Garner referred to Andrews as her “idol” and expressed her respect for the performer’s talent and career. The two actresses had met backstage at a Broadway production in which Andrews was appearing.

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke had a fangirl moment when she met Friends star, Matt LeBlanc. Clarke gushed about her love for the classic sitcom while appearing on The Graham Norton Show. When she finally met LeBlanc, she couldn’t contain her excitement.

The two posed for a photo on Clarke’s Instagram with the caption, “How YOU doin’??! Downright GIDDY now!!!” The post went viral and made headlines, showing that even celebrities can get starstruck by their favorite stars.

When Selena Gomez first met Shia LaBeouf, the encounter was truly life-changing. The singer/actress is a great admirer of the actor, and she posted on social media about how excited she was to meet him.

“Best. Day. Ever,” Gomez captioned a selfie of herself and LaBeouf beaming from ear to ear. It’s obvious that Gomez considered seeing her favorite star to be a dream come true. The fierce and frequently controversial actor Shia LaBeouf was just as delighted to meet the pop star.

Sophie Turner, the queen of Game of Thrones, secretly snapped a photo with Ryan Gosling in the background. She added a humorous caption, “Sorry, guys. I’m no longer for sale.”

Even though she didn’t meet him in person, it was still a very wonderful experience for Turner to get a photo with Gosling in it. Who wouldn’t want to take a picture with Ryan Gosling?

Kim Kardashian and Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown had a chance encounter. In an Instagram post, Brown showed her adoration and enthusiasm for reality star Kardashian. When they met, the two discussed their shared passion for style and beauty.

Brown received skincare and cosmetic guidance from Kardashian. Millie appreciated the encounter and thanked Kim for the useful advice. Brown was encouraged and inspired to pursue her passion for acting and design after the experience.

JLaw is a huge Bill Murray fan, so she was thrilled when he made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con in 2015. She even took photos with him, and couldn’t contain her excitement! Lawrence had been trying to work with him for a while. She even sent emails to Woody Harrelson to relay her admiration for Murray.

The fact that Murray knew she existed was already a big deal for her. Things got even better when he expressed interest in working with her. Overall, it was a pretty cool moment for the Hunger Games star.

It was a dream come true for actor Adam Scott to meet renowned Star Wars actor Mark Hamill. Star Wars fanatic Scott was overjoyed to meet Hamill and even shared a photo of the two on social media with the statement, “My life is now complete.”

The two casually discussed Star Wars, making jokes about Scott possibly making an appearance in the upcoming Star Wars movie. Overall, Scott had an amazing time and is overjoyed to have met one of his heroes.

Cardi B and Lady Gaga met at the 2019 Grammys, and the two took some adorable photos together. Cardi’s admiration for Gaga goes way back. In 2016, Cardi tweeted that Gaga changed her life and inspired her to be herself.

Gaga responded in 2018, showing her love for Cardi and even complimenting a video of her performing “Bad Romance” at a high school talent show. After the Grammys, Gaga defended Cardi B from critics of her Best Rap Album win. She tweeted a photo of them together, saying Cardi is brave and deserves her awards.

JLo spilled the beans on how she fangirled over Joanna Gaines when her now-ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez surprised her with a special anniversary gift – a FaceTime call with the Fixer Upper star.

JLo revealed that they had just bought a fixer-upper next to the water. They were hoping for Gaines to renovate, but she only operates in Waco. Luckily, A-Rod made the call happen, and JLo got to ask Gaines for design advice. She was over the moon about it!

Jake Gyllenhaal recently became acquainted with Tony Award-winning performer Mandy Patinkin. They immediately connected, discussing their shared passion for theater and music, when they met at a charity event.

Jake was particularly interested in learning about Mandy’s experiences working on Broadway and his part in the legendary musical The Phantom of the Opera. Jake’s love of the arts and commitment to his profession captivated Mandy. They exchanged contact information and agreed to stay in touch and work together on future projects.

Kristen Stewart was awestruck when she first met Neve Campbell. She had long admired Neve’s art and was overjoyed to finally meet her in person. They engaged in a brief conversation about their mutual love of performing and their preferred movies.

When Kristen discovered that Neve had watched some of her most recent productions and liked her performances, she was overjoyed! Despite the meeting being rather short, Kristen was appreciative of the opportunity to speak with one of her heroes.

During the 2023 Grammy Awards, Adele was surprised when she met Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The host of the awards show, Trevor Noah, revealed that Johnson was the person Adele had always wanted to meet. Johnson was brought to Adele’s table, and she couldn’t believe it!

Adele got up and hugged Johnson while fans were watching. Later, Adele won Best Pop Solo Performance for “Easy on Me,” and Johnson called her his new “best friend.” Adele’s boyfriend, Rich Paul, also pretended to fake-fight Johnson during a break. Adele laughed while watching the playful moment.

Elisabeth Moss, a gifted actress who’s best recognized for her role in The Handmaid’s Tale, recently had the opportunity to meet Sandra Bullock. Bullock is a legendary actress known for roles in Miss Congeniality and Gravity, among other hit movies.

During a professional gathering, the two actors were overheard laughing and conversing. Curious onlookers couldn’t help but wonder what they were up to. They may have been discussing their favorite parts or exchanging tales about their experiences in the movie business. Whatever the subject, it was obvious that Moss was ecstatic to meet one of her Hollywood heroes.

In January 2020, our favorite Friends star Jennifer Aniston stepped in as a guest host on The Ellen Show. Guess who she interviewed? The one and only Selena Gomez! During their chat, Gomez revealed she’s a huge Friends fan and even shared a cute story about the first time she met Aniston.

It was in a bathroom where Aniston was wearing a stunning black dress. Gomez was with her mom and couldn’t believe her luck when she saw Aniston. She even ran out to tell her mom all about it afterward!

Mindy Kaling, the star and creator of The Mindy Project, had a fangirl moment when she met Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn. Kaling shared her excitement on social media, posting a photo with Quinn and gushing over how much she loved the reality TV personality.

The actress and writer called Quinn “glamorous” and “unapologetic” in her post, admiring her confidence and style. It’s fun to see celebrities get starstruck over other famous people, especially when they come from different worlds like comedy and reality TV.

Billie Eilish had a dream come true when she met her childhood crush, Justin Bieber. The two met at Coachella, and Eilish couldn’t contain her excitement! She later shared a throwback photo of herself as a young fan wearing a Justin Bieber t-shirt, alongside a photo of the two of them meeting in person.

The “Bad Guy” singer called the encounter a “life-changing moment” and said it was surreal to meet someone she’d idolized for so long. It just goes to show that even celebrities have their own celebrity crushes!