Top 10 Moments Celebs Met Their Celebrity Crushes Caught on Camera
#10: Adele Meets Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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Adele has been a force to reckon with since the release of her debut album at the age of nineteen. Nonetheless, we’d guess that her 2023 Grammy win for Best Pop Solo Performance was one of her favorite honors to receive. After all, it was presented to her by one of her favorite celebrities - Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson! Adele mentioned that the former wrestler was the one star she’d like to meet while talking with makeup vlogger NikkiTutorials. This led to Grammys host, Trevor Noah, facilitating a meeting between the pair just two years later. That Johnson was the one to present Adele with her win just made the experience that much sweeter.
#9: Jennifer Lawrence Meets Damian Lewis
Top 10 Funniest Jennifer Lawrence Moments
JLaw did what any reasonable fan would do when presented with their on-screen crush. She freaked out! After briefly turning away from the “Homeland” star, the actress ultimately gave Damian Lewis a hug and praised his work on the show. Unfortunately, the meeting quickly turned sour when Lewis accidentally spoiled “Homeland”s third season in his interview with a red carpet journalist. Just one year prior, Lawrence had a similarly awe-inspiring run in with Jack Nicholson, in which the actor interrupted her post-Oscar interview and the pair showered each other with compliments. Ever consistent, Lawrence has also been filmed fawning over the likes of Matt Damon and Jeff Bridges! We think it’s safe to say, in spite of her stardom, she’s still the ultimate movie fangirl.
#8: Bryce Dallas Howard “Meets” Jake Johnson
Technically this wasn’t Bryce Dallas Howard’s first time seeing Jake Johnson in the flesh. But from the way she’s acting, it might as well be! The two actors co-starred together in “Jurassic World,” a fact which Howard’s husband was allegedly wary of given her huge crush on Johnson. While both stars were being interviewed on “The Late Late Show,” James Corden urged her to elaborate on the situation, leading to her very forward confession. Jake Johnson isn’t just on her list, he is the list. Apparently she was similarly blunt on the set of their film, immediately laying out the situation to Johnson when he arrived.
#7: Cardi B Meets Robert Pattinson
Post-”Twilight,” Robert Pattinson has been in a wide variety of films, including superhero blockbuster, “The Batman,” and claustrophobic psychological thriller “The Lighthouse.” Nonetheless, he still can’t shake the role that made him a star. Although he previously derided the film, he seems to have come to terms with its popularity in recent years. This is good news for Cardi B, whose apparent crush on the actor likely stemmed from his early role as a sparkling vampire. She posted a video of their chance meeting to Twitter, captioning it: “Look who I met the other day! I felt like a teen!”
#6: Keke Palmer “Meets” Michael Ealy
Top 10 Moments That Made Us Love Keke Palmer
Did you know Keke Palmer once had her own talk show? “Just Keke” only lasted a single season on BET, which is a shame when you consider its iconic first episode. In it, Palmer gushed about her celebrity crush on Michael Ealy… only to have him walk up behind her to surprise her with flowers! The genuine shock on Palmer’s face makes it clear that this meet and greet wasn’t pre-planned. Ealy and Palmer actually originally met on the set of “Barbershop 2,” when Palmer was only nine years old. Considering their conversations probably went a lot differently back then, we’re glad she got this unique opportunity to reconnect - and equally as glad that it was all caught on camera!
#5: Emilia Clarke Meets Matt LeBlanc
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Who knew that Joey would be the guy to make the Mother of Dragons fold? When Graham Norton asked the fan favorite “Game of Thrones” actress whether or not she got a chance to speak to Matt LeBlanc backstage, she became instantly coy before admitting she thought LeBlanc was “wicked.” Put on the spot by her affections, LeBlanc had to admit he was one of the few people in the world not keeping up with “Game of Thrones.” Emilia Clarke was quick to forgive him, but she did have one small request for the actor. She wanted the former “Friends” star to ask how she was doing. Naturally, he obliged.
#4: Kelly Clarkson Meets Josh Brolin
Top 10 Moments That Made Us Love Kelly Clarkson
As an “American Idol” winner turned talk show host, Kelly Clarkson can boast a long list of stars she’s personally become acquainted with. Her young children are most impressed with the fact that she’s met Ariana Grande, but it’s clear from this interaction that Josh Brolin was a more exciting guest for her. Clarkson couldn’t help but gush over the actor’s early role in “The Goonies,” noting how surprised she was by the film’s more mature content while rewatching. When Brolin interrupts to ask who her favorite character was, she matter-of-factly answers about her wedding intentions. Upon hearing this, he invites her over to the couch for a hug we’re sure she’ll never forget.
#3: Sebastian Stan Meets Sharon Stone
Top 10 Moments That Made Us Love Sebastian Stan
While many would likely lose their cool if they came face to face with their celebrity crush, Sebastian Stan isn’t the average guy. In 2016, the Marvel star spent more time on the “Late Late Show” couch flirting with actress Sharon Stone than he did promoting his new movie. Thankfully, she seemed receptive to his complimentary banter, laughing and playing along with some equally flirtatious lines. She finally broke his smooth demeanor when she admitted that he was “pretty cute.” Show host James Corden seemed delighted by the entire exchange. If Stone was really worried that no one would want to date her prior to this interview, she couldn’t have found a better confidence booster than Stan.
#2: Simone Biles Meets Zac Efron
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Simone Biles
Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat. Simone Biles was just nine years old when “High School Musical” aired on Disney Channel for the first time, but her love for the franchise, and its star, endures into her adult life. While doing press for the 2016 Rio Olympics, the young gymnast was gifted a Zac Efron leotard by Ellen DeGeneres, and encouraged by “Today” host, Hoda Kotb, to make an on-air request for Efron’s presence at the team finals. Not wanting to disappoint the multi-gold winning Final Five, Zac Efron made his way to Rio for a surprise visit. The team was overjoyed - Biles in particular!
Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
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Jack Harlow Meets Saweetie
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Jennifer Coolidge Meets Jeremy Allen White
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Taron Egerton Meets Rachel Weisz
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#1: Haley Lu Richardson Meets Nick Jonas
As a young girl, Haley Lu Richardson was the quintessential Jonas Brothers fangirl. She made a custom tie for Nick, and waited hours in line to meet the band. She had no way of knowing that she’d one day grow up to live out every fan’s dream. During an episode of “The Late Late Show,” James Corden facilitated a modern meeting between Richardson and her longtime crush, Nick Jonas. She composed herself long enough to sincerely thank him for the impact he had on her childhood, and express her happiness for his continued success. Following this short conversation, Richardson was asked to be a part of the Jonas Brothers’ music video for “Wings,” and even hired as Today’s official Jonas Brothers Correspondent.
