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Which celebrity would you be gutted to find out was vile in real life?

836 replies

EachandEveryone · 20/10/2022 10:24

Tom Hanks.

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WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 22/10/2022 15:13

I don’t see how it’s any different to me pretending to be nice to people at work that I can’t stand.

No, I agree; but I think there's a big difference between somebody you know you can't stand and somebody you've only just met and are being nasty to by default - especially when, as a celeb, they are likely to be one of many people who have put you in the privileged position that you're now in.

There's also a big difference between being quiet, reserved or distant and full-on verbally abusive - especially when you are the one approaching them.

Wanttobehappy123 · 22/10/2022 15:15

Dolly Parton
i couldn’t imagine her being mean to anyone
it strikes me though that
it takes a certain kind of person to become successful and famous. They must need an even slight rootless streak to get ahead

Slv199 · 22/10/2022 15:53

DameHelena · 20/10/2022 10:44

Some of these I've read unedifying accounts of (on here and elsewhere).
Mine is a posthumous one: if Tony Hart ever gets Yewtreed I'll be devastated.

Oh yes Tony Hart always seemed lovely.

Jimmy Saville makes you wonder about all childhood TV personalities unfortunately.

DatasCat · 22/10/2022 16:15

JS makes you wonder about everyone’s motivation for working in children’s broadcasting, unfortunately. Even the women. ☹️

Bookloverjay · 22/10/2022 16:17

HandbagAtDawn · 20/10/2022 11:30

Yeah. Because it wasn't 'rape' rape Hmm

Also, De Niro is an anti vaxer.

What do you mean it wasn't 'rape' rape? A child can not consent to any sexual contact

DameHelena · 22/10/2022 16:18

I’ve always suspected Matt Baker of being a bit of a tit. For no good reason Grin
I met Joan Bakewell v v briefly years ago (in a lift) and she was charming, funny and impeccably dressed and groomed. Basically everything you’d hope.

DameHelena · 22/10/2022 16:19

Bookloverjay · 22/10/2022 16:17

What do you mean it wasn't 'rape' rape? A child can not consent to any sexual contact

See the ‘hmm’ face? (Not to mention the context). This poster is expressing scepticism at the stance that it wasn’t rape rape, not taking that stance themselves.

BucketofTeaMassiveCake · 22/10/2022 16:40

Who's got the Ferrari? katseyes7 the biggest wanker in the building, I think.

CherryRipe1 · 22/10/2022 16:49

Pinpot · 20/10/2022 14:18

I would be completely broken to find out Mary Berry is vile. She isn't though - I am sure of it.

She is an absolute sweetheart. My freind lives in the same village & said she sends out food to the elderly at Christmas Easter etc.

Pinpot · 22/10/2022 16:57

@CherryRipe1 thank god!

BiscuitLover3678 · 22/10/2022 18:15

Snaketime · 22/10/2022 10:31

Then stay off the Internet. The "rumours" about him are rather disturbing.

What are they?

I’ve always thought he looked like an extremely power hungry creep

BiscuitLover3678 · 22/10/2022 18:18

Pretty much all of the Harry Potter cast, especially Tom Felton and Evanna Lynch who seem like genuine goodies.

BiscuitLover3678 · 22/10/2022 18:22

NCFT0922 · 20/10/2022 10:49

@liveforsummer he is absolutely vile!

noooo!! WhT does he do?

SilentHedges · 22/10/2022 19:52

NeedWineNow · 22/10/2022 14:44

Dave Grohl. He is my ultimate rock God and the only bloke I'd leave DH for! I'm reading his book at the moment and he comes across in this, and at any time I've seen him interviewed, as such a nice bloke.

I mentioned Dave Grohl in another post buried pages back. My OH met him at an Awards Ceremony and they ended up "side by side" in the toilets together chatting. He's funny, approachable, and an all round excellent bloke.

CT095 · 22/10/2022 20:23

Does anyone know what John Nettles is like? I loved him on MM but have heard a few stories before that he is very unpleasant. Please say this isn't so? 😖

Fizbosshoes · 22/10/2022 20:54

CT095 · 22/10/2022 20:23

Does anyone know what John Nettles is like? I loved him on MM but have heard a few stories before that he is very unpleasant. Please say this isn't so? 😖

When I was a kid we used to watch Bergerac (sp?) And my mum was a massive fan. We were on holiday in Jersey and we saw him in a restaurant we were eating at. We asked mum if she was going to speak to him but she said no as it was rude to interrupt his meal but kept glancing over at him ....so I missed the opportunity to find out! (Maybe luckily?)

Elderflower14 · 22/10/2022 20:57

Spicybananas · 21/10/2022 19:21

I’ve let Tom a few times but never met Gi. Tom was a bit standoffish the few times I met him, but I do know a few people who’ve met Gi who said her niceness is a complete act (but can’t vouch for that myself)

I’ve met all of McFly a few times and both Danny and Harry were by far the nicest and most fun.

Straying from McFly to Busted... Charlie's Dad came to value our house and our hairy terrier jumped on his lap and put hairs all over his suit!!! 😳

mathanxiety · 22/10/2022 21:07

David Attenborough
Mary Berry

secondtonone · 22/10/2022 21:14

Ant & Dec (although I know Ant isn't perfect)

Pink. I'm sure she's meant to be pretty decent.

mathanxiety · 22/10/2022 21:21

YY to Meryl Streep and JK Rowling too.

EachandEveryone · 22/10/2022 22:12

Brett Anderson is on Jools Holland now. He has to be nice. Hes aged very nicely.

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NeedWineNow · 22/10/2022 22:21

SilentHedges · 22/10/2022 19:52

I mentioned Dave Grohl in another post buried pages back. My OH met him at an Awards Ceremony and they ended up "side by side" in the toilets together chatting. He's funny, approachable, and an all round excellent bloke.

@SilentHedges I'm so glad to hear this. My DH says he seems like a bloke you could definitely have a pint with (which is high praise from DH)!

Snaketime · 22/10/2022 23:12

BiscuitLover3678 · 22/10/2022 18:15

What are they?

I’ve always thought he looked like an extremely power hungry creep

That he used to host "cuddle parties" and that there are photos of him with an underage girl that are being used to blackmail him.

FragrantFiona · 22/10/2022 23:53

Jason Bateman - always loved him as an actor and loved everything he's been in. Be devastated to find out he's horrible in rl,

Tom Cruise - he's known to be nice to fans, interested in what he's like with staff.

Morgan Freeman - he's got such presence on screen, hope he's nice in rl,

Prince William - always sensed he was a decent sort (never had a good sense about Harry and don't believe the cheating rumours) so would like to know if he squeezes his own toothpaste and ties his own shoes, as opposed to his Dad who needs a servant to do it apparently.

Robert Downey Junior, Chris Evans and Henry Cavill - all gorgeous and would hate to think they're knobs.

KelvingrovesBest · 23/10/2022 01:45

My comments have been deleted. Don’t know why. I wasn’t rude and I don’t swear.

Very very odd! and don’t understand.