01of 29Andrew GarfieldAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Critics Choice AssociationTheTick, Tick… Boom!star and self-describedCobra Kaifan had amajor fanboy momentwhen he metRalph Macchioat the2022 Critics Choice Awards. They posed together for a photo in which both actors (particularlyGarfield) were beaming from ear to ear.This meet up came months afterthe castfrom theKarate Kidsequel seriessurprised Garfield with a special videothanking him for his support.
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Andrew Garfield
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TheTick, Tick… Boom!star and self-describedCobra Kaifan had amajor fanboy momentwhen he metRalph Macchioat the2022 Critics Choice Awards. They posed together for a photo in which both actors (particularlyGarfield) were beaming from ear to ear.
This meet up came months afterthe castfrom theKarate Kidsequel seriessurprised Garfield with a special videothanking him for his support.
02of 29Scarlett JohanssonTodd Williamson/E! Entertainment/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Gregg DeGuire/Getty ImagesDuring an appearance onThe Tonight Showin December, the actress told host Jimmy Fallon that she had metJudge Judy Sheindlinin a restaurant and was “so starstruck.““I couldn’t believe it,” Johansson recalled of meeting the star.“Were you afraid a little bit that she might judge you?” asked Fallon, to which the actress said with a laugh, “I was a little nervous. I mean, she’s like an icon, obviously. I didn’t know if she was gonna look at me and be like, ‘Get away from my table, I’m here with my family,’ and like, ‘I’m Judge Judy, leave me alone!’ But she wasn’t like that.““She was wonderful. And I was so relieved that she was a very nice person,” theBlack Widowstar continued. “She probably was, I think she was surprised that I was there, and I was very geeked out. I mean, I grew up with Judge Judy. She’s amazing. She was very, very nice.”
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Scarlett Johansson
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During an appearance onThe Tonight Showin December, the actress told host Jimmy Fallon that she had metJudge Judy Sheindlinin a restaurant and was “so starstruck.”
“I couldn’t believe it,” Johansson recalled of meeting the star.
“Were you afraid a little bit that she might judge you?” asked Fallon, to which the actress said with a laugh, “I was a little nervous. I mean, she’s like an icon, obviously. I didn’t know if she was gonna look at me and be like, ‘Get away from my table, I’m here with my family,’ and like, ‘I’m Judge Judy, leave me alone!’ But she wasn’t like that.”
“She was wonderful. And I was so relieved that she was a very nice person,” theBlack Widowstar continued. “She probably was, I think she was surprised that I was there, and I was very geeked out. I mean, I grew up with Judge Judy. She’s amazing. She was very, very nice.”
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Mindy Kaling
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Kaling “screamed” when she randomlyran into her “Queen!” Christine Quinnwhile leaving her father’s house in July.
She continued, “Christine is a fabulous real estate agent and new mom who sells $30 million dollar mansions in 7 inch Louboutins. Plus she keeps things spicy which is always nice! I love the whole cast and this made my year. Queen!”
Quinn left a sweet comment on the photo, leaving a string of emojis and writing: “Omggggggggg I love you so much! I am obsessed with you! I can’t even!”
04of 29Stevie NicksDavid Beckham and Stevie Nicks.David Beckham/InstagramNicks may be a rock icon, but even she wasn’t immune to David Beckham’s famous good looks.“He just oozed handsomeness. Gorgeousness, you know?” the Fleetwood Mac singertold PEOPLEof meeting the former pro soccer star backstage at her November 2019 concert in San Francisco. “I just stood there, like, ‘Is this real? Maybe it’s a dream.’ Anyway, he was super nice and really sweet.“For the record, Beckham was just as starstruck andposted a photo of him and Nicksto his Instagram after the show with the caption, “What a night in San Fran seeing Fleetwood Mac ❤️Stevie Nicks ❤️.”
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David Beckham and Stevie Nicks.David Beckham/Instagram
Nicks may be a rock icon, but even she wasn’t immune to David Beckham’s famous good looks.
“He just oozed handsomeness. Gorgeousness, you know?” the Fleetwood Mac singertold PEOPLEof meeting the former pro soccer star backstage at her November 2019 concert in San Francisco. “I just stood there, like, ‘Is this real? Maybe it’s a dream.’ Anyway, he was super nice and really sweet.”
For the record, Beckham was just as starstruck andposted a photo of him and Nicksto his Instagram after the show with the caption, “What a night in San Fran seeing Fleetwood Mac ❤️Stevie Nicks ❤️.”
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Sam Smith
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It was a moment to remember for Smith, who got to meet pop sensation Lizzo after attending her show.
“So truly happy I got to meet @lizzo the other day,” he began histweet, alongside a photo of the star looking very excited to embrace the “Truth Hurts” singer. “Her show was out of this world!! Made me feel so high on life!! She is the one,” he added.
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Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish and Justin Bieber.Justin Bieber/Instagram
Once the weekend was over and Eilish had time to reflect on her first Coachella and epic meeting with Bieber, the star had this to say about her experience on Instagram Story: “Some of the most life changing things I’ll ever experience happened over the weekend. And I don’t want a bunch of pictures to have to prove that to anybody. Understand how moved I am. I don’t know how to process and relay the love I feel for the people I feel it for. I feel full thank you.”
07of 29Spencer PrattSpencer Pratt/InstagramThe Hillsalum isnot afraid to admit when he’s starstruck. Pratt ran intoBen Affleckwhile out in Los Angeles in May 2018 and quickly took to social media to share the chance run-in with the world. “Dang! Oh my God, actually I have chills in real life,” he said in the clip. “First time I’ve ever been real starstruck — besidesTaylor Swiftlast weekend — sorry to do this to you on family day.” Affleck was all smiles in the video and laughed along as Pratt gushed over him. “This is a real legend, he had a great attitude,” Pratt continued. “Trippin'.”
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Spencer Pratt
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The Hillsalum isnot afraid to admit when he’s starstruck. Pratt ran intoBen Affleckwhile out in Los Angeles in May 2018 and quickly took to social media to share the chance run-in with the world. “Dang! Oh my God, actually I have chills in real life,” he said in the clip. “First time I’ve ever been real starstruck — besidesTaylor Swiftlast weekend — sorry to do this to you on family day.” Affleck was all smiles in the video and laughed along as Pratt gushed over him. “This is a real legend, he had a great attitude,” Pratt continued. “Trippin'.”
08of 29Sarah PaulsonMARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty; Kevin Mazur/GettyShe may have worked alongside a star-studded group of women inOcean’s 8, but Paulsonrevealed during an interview onThe Tonight Showthat only one of them had her geeking out like no other: Rihanna. “I wanted to be cool around her,” Paulson said. “I wish I’d worn a diaper when I met her cause I sort of [peed]. Just like a tiny little! Just like a little squirt.”
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Sarah Paulson
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She may have worked alongside a star-studded group of women inOcean’s 8, but Paulsonrevealed during an interview onThe Tonight Showthat only one of them had her geeking out like no other: Rihanna. “I wanted to be cool around her,” Paulson said. “I wish I’d worn a diaper when I met her cause I sort of [peed]. Just like a tiny little! Just like a little squirt.”
09of 29Chrissy TeigenAndrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesTheCravingsauthor is one of the most relatable celebs around, so it’s no surprise her reaction toher and Beyoncé’s 2018 Grammys encounteris similar to what we’d experience if we were ever graced with Queen Bey’s presence.“There’s nobody like seeing Beyoncé in person. It’s just so incredible,” Teigen said during her appearance onThe Tonight Show. “The aura that comes around her. I mean, she just emits this aura that’s spectacular.““On our way out, I was like, ‘We have to say something, right?’ " Teigen recalled. “And I took both her hands — I don’t do this for anybody, it was very weird — and John’s like, ‘What the hell are you doing?’ And I took her hands and I got down on my knees and I was like, ‘Sorry to bother you, my Queen.’ Like, who says that? It was like, m’lady. Like, what do you — who am I?”
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Chrissy Teigen
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TheCravingsauthor is one of the most relatable celebs around, so it’s no surprise her reaction toher and Beyoncé’s 2018 Grammys encounteris similar to what we’d experience if we were ever graced with Queen Bey’s presence.
“There’s nobody like seeing Beyoncé in person. It’s just so incredible,” Teigen said during her appearance onThe Tonight Show. “The aura that comes around her. I mean, she just emits this aura that’s spectacular.”
“On our way out, I was like, ‘We have to say something, right?’ " Teigen recalled. “And I took both her hands — I don’t do this for anybody, it was very weird — and John’s like, ‘What the hell are you doing?’ And I took her hands and I got down on my knees and I was like, ‘Sorry to bother you, my Queen.’ Like, who says that? It was like, m’lady. Like, what do you — who am I?”
10of 29Cardi BJim Spellman/WireImage; Kevin Winter/GettyThe “Bodak Yellow” crooner got a sweet note from U2 frontman Bono during the 2018Grammy Awards— and couldn’t help but fan-girl. “My god, I got a f—— note from Bono,“she said in a clipwhile holding a handwritten note from the U2 frontman. “He knows me!” While it’s unclear what the note says, the rapper didn’t hide her excitement in receiving it, waving it around excitedly. “I can’t believe it!” she continued. “Nobody talk to me now. Where’s Bono? And our names both start with a ‘B.’ "
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Cardi B
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The “Bodak Yellow” crooner got a sweet note from U2 frontman Bono during the 2018Grammy Awards— and couldn’t help but fan-girl. “My god, I got a f—— note from Bono,“she said in a clipwhile holding a handwritten note from the U2 frontman. “He knows me!” While it’s unclear what the note says, the rapper didn’t hide her excitement in receiving it, waving it around excitedly. “I can’t believe it!” she continued. “Nobody talk to me now. Where’s Bono? And our names both start with a ‘B.’ "
11of 29Olivia MunnFrazer Harrison/Getty; Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicThe actress walked the red carpet at the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday, gushing toE! Newsduring their pre-show about the time she metOprah Winfrey.It all went down in the bathroom at the Soho House. “She was coming out of the stall,” Munn recalled of the talk show host. “At the Soho House, there’s a window and not mirrors. And I see her in the reflection so I’m washing my hands not saying anything.“It was Winfrey who finally broke the silence in the room: “‘Oh, it’s a full moon,'” Munn remembered Winfrey saying. Scrambling for something to say in return, Munn told Winfrey, “I saw! You know what, in full moons they say crazy things happen and all my friends are breaking up.“The exchange had Munn laughing. “I was like, ‘I love you,'” Munn said, explaining that Winfrey then walked out of the bathroom.
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Olivia Munn
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The actress walked the red carpet at the 2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday, gushing toE! Newsduring their pre-show about the time she metOprah Winfrey.
It all went down in the bathroom at the Soho House. “She was coming out of the stall,” Munn recalled of the talk show host. “At the Soho House, there’s a window and not mirrors. And I see her in the reflection so I’m washing my hands not saying anything.”
It was Winfrey who finally broke the silence in the room: “‘Oh, it’s a full moon,'” Munn remembered Winfrey saying. Scrambling for something to say in return, Munn told Winfrey, “I saw! You know what, in full moons they say crazy things happen and all my friends are breaking up.”
The exchange had Munn laughing. “I was like, ‘I love you,'” Munn said, explaining that Winfrey then walked out of the bathroom.
12of 29Kelly ClarksonChristopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/GettyThe originalAmerican Idolwinner was wrapping up her interview with Ryan Seacrest at the2018 Golden Globe Awards— her first time at the show — whenshe spotted Streepon the red carpet as the host helped her down the stairs. “Oh my God!” the singer screamed as she turned around, causing Seacrest to momentarily think she tripped before she added, “That’s Meryl!“Seacrest made a quick introduction before Clarkson asked, “Can I meet you?! I’ve adored you since I was like 8.” The pair embraced and kissed each other on the cheek.
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Kelly Clarkson
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The originalAmerican Idolwinner was wrapping up her interview with Ryan Seacrest at the2018 Golden Globe Awards— her first time at the show — whenshe spotted Streepon the red carpet as the host helped her down the stairs. “Oh my God!” the singer screamed as she turned around, causing Seacrest to momentarily think she tripped before she added, “That’s Meryl!”
Seacrest made a quick introduction before Clarkson asked, “Can I meet you?! I’ve adored you since I was like 8.” The pair embraced and kissed each other on the cheek.
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Anthony Anderson
When he found himself seated behind Oscar-winner Halle Berry on a red-eye flight from L.A. to New York City, Anderson admitted to PEOPLEhe was completely starstruck.
“I remember just staring at the back of her head like, ‘Damn, the back of this woman’s head is fine,’ " he said. “I even took pictures, and I was going to post them but I didn’t want to seem like a stalker. I look at them on occasion!”
14of 29Chrissy MetzChrissy Metz/InstagramTheThis Is Usstar is a self-proclaimed Sam Smith superfan, so it was no surprise when the actress took to Instagram to document her in-person meeting with the award-winning singer. “I wish I would’ve eloquently said how much his music moves me and what an incredible gift he gives us all but nope, not sure I even spoke English,” she wrote.
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Chrissy Metz
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TheThis Is Usstar is a self-proclaimed Sam Smith superfan, so it was no surprise when the actress took to Instagram to document her in-person meeting with the award-winning singer. “I wish I would’ve eloquently said how much his music moves me and what an incredible gift he gives us all but nope, not sure I even spoke English,” she wrote.
15of 29Chris HemsworthMEGAHemsworth, who plays Thor in the Marvel movies, opened up about the first time he met his superhero colleague,Guardians of the GalaxystarChris Pratt, in the September issue ofELLE. “The first time I really metChris Pratt— and went on set with him and the Guardians — I was weirdly shaken,” he recounted. “I don’t know why. He’s just so charismatic. And good at what he does.”
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Hemsworth, who plays Thor in the Marvel movies, opened up about the first time he met his superhero colleague,Guardians of the GalaxystarChris Pratt, in the September issue ofELLE. “The first time I really metChris Pratt— and went on set with him and the Guardians — I was weirdly shaken,” he recounted. “I don’t know why. He’s just so charismatic. And good at what he does.”
16of 29Paris JacksonAndrew Lipovsky/NBCYou’d think having The King of Pop as her father would lead to countlessmoments of feeling starstruck, but it wasn’t until recently that the budding model couldn’t contain her excitement when meeting her idol, rocker Alice Cooper. “I was like, ‘I love you so much. I’ve always listened to you. I grew up loving you.’ I was close to tears. I started watering up, like, ‘Oh, my gosh!’ " she recalled onThe Tonight Show. “I’m crying thinking about it. He’s amazing.”
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Paris Jackson
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You’d think having The King of Pop as her father would lead to countlessmoments of feeling starstruck, but it wasn’t until recently that the budding model couldn’t contain her excitement when meeting her idol, rocker Alice Cooper. “I was like, ‘I love you so much. I’ve always listened to you. I grew up loving you.’ I was close to tears. I started watering up, like, ‘Oh, my gosh!’ " she recalled onThe Tonight Show. “I’m crying thinking about it. He’s amazing.”
17of 29Emma WatsonTodd Williamson/GettyIt’s hard to imagine Hermione Granger getting starstruck over anyone, but when Watson met Céline Dion at the premiere ofBeauty and the Beast,she completely lost her cool. “Céline Dion arrives and I’m like, holding my publicist like, ‘This is almost too much for me!'” she recountedonJimmy Kimmel Live!. “You have to understand, my parents do not really understand, like, celebrities or Hollywood or whatever else, but my mom and I used to play Céline Dion in the car, like, nonstop. Being able to tell her [my mother] that I met her I was like, ‘She’s gonna lose it. She’s gonna know who Céline Dion is.'” (Well, now she knows howHarry Potterfans feel when they meet her!)
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Emma Watson
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It’s hard to imagine Hermione Granger getting starstruck over anyone, but when Watson met Céline Dion at the premiere ofBeauty and the Beast,she completely lost her cool. “Céline Dion arrives and I’m like, holding my publicist like, ‘This is almost too much for me!'” she recountedonJimmy Kimmel Live!. “You have to understand, my parents do not really understand, like, celebrities or Hollywood or whatever else, but my mom and I used to play Céline Dion in the car, like, nonstop. Being able to tell her [my mother] that I met her I was like, ‘She’s gonna lose it. She’s gonna know who Céline Dion is.'” (Well, now she knows howHarry Potterfans feel when they meet her!)
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Jennifer Lawrence
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20of 29Emma StoneAndreas Rentz/GettyGuys, Stone is the biggest Spice Girls fan in the world, period, end of story. It’s not even a contest. Just look ather reactionto Mel B recording her a video message – nobody has ever been so happy to see their favorite pop star, like,ever.
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Emma Stone
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Guys, Stone is the biggest Spice Girls fan in the world, period, end of story. It’s not even a contest. Just look ather reactionto Mel B recording her a video message – nobody has ever been so happy to see their favorite pop star, like,ever.
21of 29Eddie RedmayneVivien Killilea/GettyAs fellowFriendsfanatics, we can’t say we blame Redmayne for freaking out when he met Rachel Green a.k.a.Jennifer Anistonat the Screen Actors Guild Awards, nor can we knock his strategy of following “about four meters behind her for the entire evening” until he could snag a photo with her.
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Eddie Redmayne
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As fellowFriendsfanatics, we can’t say we blame Redmayne for freaking out when he met Rachel Green a.k.a.Jennifer Anistonat the Screen Actors Guild Awards, nor can we knock his strategy of following “about four meters behind her for the entire evening” until he could snag a photo with her.
22of 29AdelePatrick Rideaux / PicturePerfectAlso a huge fan of Aniston: Adele, who was so overwhelmed about meeting the actress in a bathroom that she accidentally called her “Rachel” when Aniston asked how she was doing. Happens to the best of us, right?
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Adele
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Also a huge fan of Aniston: Adele, who was so overwhelmed about meeting the actress in a bathroom that she accidentally called her “Rachel” when Aniston asked how she was doing. Happens to the best of us, right?
23of 29Anne HathawayROGER HARVEY-GLOBE PHOTOSHathaway is a consummate professional … unless you happen to be trying to interview her when Mariah Carey is walking the red carpet at the premiere of her movie, in which case, she’s going to have a breakdown over being an arm’s length away from her favorite singer.
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Anne Hathaway
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Hathaway is a consummate professional … unless you happen to be trying to interview her when Mariah Carey is walking the red carpet at the premiere of her movie, in which case, she’s going to have a breakdown over being an arm’s length away from her favorite singer.
24of 29Meghan TrainorACE/INFIn case you were wondering whether or not Trainor was a hardcoreLizzie McGuirefan growing up, the answer is yes. And if you were wondering if Trainor would then freak out when she met Hilary Duff and they sang “All About That Bass” together, the answer is yes,oh my god, yes, are you kidding?
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Meghan Trainor
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In case you were wondering whether or not Trainor was a hardcoreLizzie McGuirefan growing up, the answer is yes. And if you were wondering if Trainor would then freak out when she met Hilary Duff and they sang “All About That Bass” together, the answer is yes,oh my god, yes, are you kidding?
25of 29Taylor SwiftElder Ordonez/INFLook, Swift is a huge fan of a lot of people, but she’s usually able to appear calm, cool and collected. And then there was the time she met Chance the Rapper when he performed at the Chicago stop on her 1989 world tour, and she was so thrilled to meet him that she just couldn’t keep it in.
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Taylor Swift
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Look, Swift is a huge fan of a lot of people, but she’s usually able to appear calm, cool and collected. And then there was the time she met Chance the Rapper when he performed at the Chicago stop on her 1989 world tour, and she was so thrilled to meet him that she just couldn’t keep it in.
26of 29Sir Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellenBruce Glikas/FilmMagicThey’re the most famous besties in the biz, but just like everyone else, they just want to be a part ofTaylor Swift’s squad. So, naturally, when she formally invited them to join, Stewart was really, really excited. “OMG I DIE!!! (no really, I might. I’m old.)” Stewart wrote in response to the singer’s tweet: “Thanks for reciting my lyrics … You’ve made my day. You two are ULTIMATE Squad Goals.”
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Sir Patrick Stewart & Ian McKellen
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They’re the most famous besties in the biz, but just like everyone else, they just want to be a part ofTaylor Swift’s squad. So, naturally, when she formally invited them to join, Stewart was really, really excited. “OMG I DIE!!! (no really, I might. I’m old.)” Stewart wrote in response to the singer’s tweet: “Thanks for reciting my lyrics … You’ve made my day. You two are ULTIMATE Squad Goals.”
27of 29Anna KendrickRobin Marchant/GettyDo you love Beyoncé? Of course you do. But you don’t love heras much as Kendrick, who was so determined to play it cool that she refused to look at the singer when she walked past her, and then totally missed Beyoncé calling her over. Luckily, when she finally worked up the courage to talk to her, Beyoncé was very complimentary.
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Anna Kendrick
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Do you love Beyoncé? Of course you do. But you don’t love heras much as Kendrick, who was so determined to play it cool that she refused to look at the singer when she walked past her, and then totally missed Beyoncé calling her over. Luckily, when she finally worked up the courage to talk to her, Beyoncé was very complimentary.
28of 29Miley CyrusAlberto E. Rodriguez/GettyCyrus was pretty excited to see the opening night of Britney Spears’ show in Las Vegas – so excited that she spent the whole night jumping up and down, singing at the top of her lungs and breaking out full choreography to go with every song. Oh, and did we mention she was sitting front and center, too?
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Miley Cyrus
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Cyrus was pretty excited to see the opening night of Britney Spears’ show in Las Vegas – so excited that she spent the whole night jumping up and down, singing at the top of her lungs and breaking out full choreography to go with every song. Oh, and did we mention she was sitting front and center, too?
29of 29Ariana GrandeJamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesMeeting your favorite singer is a very emotional experience. Meeting your favorite singer when they happen to be singing along to your song? That’s pretty much the recipe for a breakdown, so we can’t really blame Grande for – in her words – making a fool out of herself in front of Bruno Mars that one time.
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Ariana Grande
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Meeting your favorite singer is a very emotional experience. Meeting your favorite singer when they happen to be singing along to your song? That’s pretty much the recipe for a breakdown, so we can’t really blame Grande for – in her words – making a fool out of herself in front of Bruno Mars that one time.
source: people.com
