Jimmy Fallon and myself, circa 2002
After reading about Melisa's run-in with Gavin Rossdale the other day, I got to thinking about celebrity encounters. My freshmen year at NYU meeting/stalking famous people was like a hobby. It's what my friends and I did instead of rushing.
I had been in love with Jimmy Fallon since he first popped up on SNL when I was teenager. I was pretty sure we were going to get married, so this was a big moment. What I remember most is that he smelled nice -- like cinnamon. Look how young and happy we both were.
Yeah, it was a different time. Now Jimmy's a big fancy talk show host, and I wear brown eyeshadow instead of purple. Any fun celebrity encounters out there? Do tell.
the nicest celeb i ever met is Rob Thomas. i met him backstage at an Edwin McCain concert (Edwin's drummer is a friend of mine). He walked up and introduced himself as "Rob" and I was weak in the knees. so very sweet.
ReplyDeletethe coolest person i ever met was june carter cash - not too long before she died. she was amazing.
My Dad is a costume designer on movies so i've had some random encounters on set. The weirdest one though has to be going to the cinema with Bruce Willis. Crazy, eh. And I had a whole conversation with Tom Hanks. Random times!
ReplyDeleteeverytime I go to NY, I cross my fingers hoping to see a celebrity. My last trip, we were sitting on some road barricades next to the sidewalk and I make direct eye contact with some guy and his dog, and it turned out to be Munch from Law & Order SVU. I'm not sure of his real name, but maybe he kept staring back at me hoping I wouldn't make a scene.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in high school I met the All American Rejects and I almost hyperventilated. Yeah, how cool am I...
I met Diane Kruger @ the Genie awards (she was there supporting beau Joshua Jackson)...It was a quick hello/nice to meet you...she was elegant, flawless and so kind!! I do adore her.
ReplyDeleteGreat photograph! I spent my first year at NYU doing the same -- and it was pretty easy since I was in the theatre program there. Eventually, I got to the point where if I saw someone famous on the street, I'd smile and nod slightly and just let them go about their day. They usually smiled back.
ReplyDeleteWhen were you at NYU?
I think the closest I've ever come to a celebrity encounter was when I saw Oprah run by at the Washington D.C. marathon back when she ran it for her 40th birthday. Eh.
ReplyDeleteOh I do love celeb encounters! And there are so many in NYC. Will Arnett! I am full on in love with him and I met him for work once and saw him walking on Bleecker with Amy and one of his sons like two weeks ago.
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I met Snoop Dog at the airport on my way to London in the 6th grade!! We got a picture of him and it was in our yearbook! Ha!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photo!!! And great story.
ReplyDeleteBrandi,
ReplyDeleteI was at NYU from '02-'06. I didn't know you went there.
I'm enjoying all of your stories. So fun!
I stinkin love this picture.
ReplyDeleteYou look sooo excited, how cute!!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I adore Jimmy Fallon.
ReplyDeleteI've met lots of local celebrities here in Seattle - news anchors, athletes, etc. but my best celebrity encounter was when I lived in Santa Barbara in my early 20s and I met Steve Martin! It was awesome.
i'm in love with jimmy fallon. he is the ultimate man. i would loveeeeeeeee to have him!
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Hello! We must be kindred spirits... first of all, you love Savannah but more importantly, you love Jimmy Fallon! :) Great minds think alike.
ReplyDeleteI'm honored that you stopped by my blog- I'm brand new on the scene so I've got a lot to learn, but I really appreciate your sweet comment. It is wonderful that you've been able to write for a publication like Southern Flourish- that would be a dream come true for me!! Please feel free to email me and share any advice/hints/tips... I am learning from writers like you!!
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HA HA - this picture is awesome! You guys seriously look like a couple in love - ha!!
ReplyDeleteMy celeb list is about 2 people long and bor-ing. My brother has the coolest job though at a production company, and he recently got on with MTV as a freelancer. He's met Kathy Griffin, Oprah (who totally had a CRUSH on him, and I was so jealous), Bill Clinton, Paula Deen (also had a crush on my brother - again, jealous), Justin Bieber, Usher, etc. etc. etc. So through 6 degrees of separation, I've met a ton of famous people! ha!
The past few years, we have been in 'foodie heaven' and have been super lucky to have met (by surprise- in their own stores!) both Tyler Florence and Michael Chiarello. When we went to Napa again the summer after we met Michael (first name basis:), we visited his restaurant that had opened during the year. He was there as well, and walked my kids (holding my daughter's hand!) through his kitchen- a little private tour! Definitely my kind of 'celebrity sighting'... :)
ReplyDeleteokay, this was hiLARious! i can't believe you posted it! you are too funny. :D
ReplyDeletei love this picture because if i didn't know better, i'd think you were just two good friends! you know how celebs want to pose with you in pics, but don't get close? dang, darlin! he's all up in your biz! cute as pie! and i love him too! xoxo
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I'm a senior at NYU and my friends and I have spent the last three years doing the exact same thing. We meet the SATC girls while they were filming on West 4th. I've also run into Katie Holmes & Suri on numerous occasions!
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