How do you react if you see a celebrity?

[ohyesido]

I walked past a very prominent and famous TV presenter in my local high street today. I smiled and said Happy New Year, he smiled and said it back, and carried on walking.

i kind of wish I had said something more but I wouldn’t have the nerve to ask for a selfie or anything like that.

have you ever encountered a famous person in the street and what did you do or say?

I once met an actress who was once on call the midwife in a professional capacity. They were asking me questions and I could barely speak, had to go and have a word with myself for being so pathetic!

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I behave towards them like anyone else who is passing me in the frozen food aisle or browsing in Self Help.

My good mate is friends with lots of v famous people and I am utterly shit at talking to them. I go along for brunch or supper and an assortment of people are usually there and I try my hardest to chat about the weather and current affairs and once, memorably, tried to graciously accept a compliment on my shoes whilst categorically not screaming FUCK ME, OLIVIA COLMAN LIKES MY SHOES.

I'd never approach anybody in public.

I agree. I just look right through them - and I feel certain that's what they prefer.

Actually they tend to be underwhelming in real life without make-up, lighting etc! And often much shorter than expected.

The only time I’ve seen a celebrity in the wild I recognised them, assumed they were a parent at my kids school so said hi in passing and only realised seconds after that I didn’t actually know them is just seen them on TV.

Nah, Warwick Davies in person really is the same size as he is on screen

Usually walk past if in the street/at an event, or ignore if on a train. Did not even greet Dafydd Iwan when seeing him at the Eisteddfod in the summer.

If I was alone, i'd probably message my husband and be like "l just saw x". If I was with someone, I'd nudge them and very discreetly be like "omg it's x" but I would never approach or talk to a famous person because I imagine it must be quite annoying.

I bumped into Martin Johnson (Leicester Tigers rugby player) once. Said "good luck with the match today....you!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Could not remember his name 🤣🤣🤣

I guess it being NYE gave me an opportunity to address him the same way I did everyone else I encountered today. I don’t think I would have had the nerve if it was a normal day

Having seen him driving while on his phone I definitely wouldn’t acknowledge him

Knowing my memory if I saw someone I vaguely recognised I would spend the next couple of hours trying to work out who it was…l

I have face blindness so unless I'm specifically introduced I'd probably walk straight past them. I live in a bit of north London which has lots of celeb residents/visitors and I always see pap shots of them there and they all just look like someone I wouldnt have looked twice at.

If I was introduced by name in a non showbiz situation I'd act all nonchalant and as if they were like anyone else. Our dc's prep has some celeb parents of various grades and I always pretend I have no idea that they are famous unless they tell me (but I will chat about it to DH).

I am shocked that Nick Knowles is not taken everywhere by car, taxi or a personal valet!

Never acknowledge them. When I lived in London it was pretty normal to see celebrities around, a few frequented my local - but I didn't know them so I treated them the same way I treat anyone I encounter who I don't know.

Likewise if I've served them in shops when I was younger, treat them as any other customer. ^^

I always leave them alone.
I never get star struck and so it doesn’t cross my mind to speak to them.

That is until I saw Wallace and gromit and you would have thought I’d met the pope!
Lucky there were lots of other kids people gushing over them and they were there to greet people so I didn’t feel as silly.

I once shared a sauna with quite a famous female tv presenter. She was lovely & happy to chat. We didn't talk much about her job, more about her wanting to get fit & lose weight. She then came in the changing rooms where dd & I were getting changed. We carried on the chat. I spoke to her in much the same way I would speak to anyone. After she'd gone though dd said "mum, you're such a try-hard"!!!!

We were in NY having brunch, like you do never and dd, who was 3, went to chat to kids at a table behind me, and I turned round to check she wasn't bothering anyone to find she was sat down with Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones and their children. And no words would come out of my mouth. I made some vague "is she ok there?" gesture and sat back down again. They were lovely to her.

I’ve never acknowledged a celebrity, just leave them to live their lives! Was quite surprised to be on a tube train with Bill Nighy once. And three Decembers in a row I bumped in to a reasonably well known comedian, in two different cities while Christmas shopping! I probably had a properly shocked look on my face by the third time 😂

I also know someone who I wouldn’t say is famous, but in niche circles she is (she’s a YouTuber). It is very weird when people stop her in the street.

I sat next to Ricky Hatton watching Man City at Maine Road many years ago. Hadn’t a clue who he was until he went on the pitch at half time to show off some belt he had won and DH enlightened me.

I see Carol Malone TV presenter in my local Waitrose frequently. I have also seen Martin Clunes in there also. I never acknowledged them. They are just normal people going about their lives.

I said hello to Bob Hoskins when I lived in north London. He was washing his car outside his house he was very friendly.

When I lived in London I saw quite a few famous people but while I might notice them I don't say anything or stare. I just get on with whatever it was I was doing. I'm not that interested in getting photos, autographs or saying I met so and so. I have a friend who if we go to a play together in London and its a famous cast always wants to wait at the stage door to meet and greet. She loves it, while I'd rather be on my way home!

I saw Jeffrey Archer on my dog walk on Granchester Meadows. I said hello before I realised who it was and he looked kind of bemused. Not sure what he wanted me to say!