As the debate rages on in various posts across our site this week, I thought I would set up a new post to debate where exactly we should draw the line when trying to get a glimpse of our favorite celebrities.
I’ll start with a confession. Once, many years ago, when Jimmy Fallon was still on SNL, I saw him outside of 30 Rock and what followed is what I commonly refer to as the “Jimmy Fallon Grab”.
I was much younger and much stupider, and foolishly grabbed his arm as I walked by him. I can still see it, in slow motion, I reached out and just grabbed him. I would never do that to a perfect stranger! But because it was Jimmy Fallon, who I had a major celeb crush on, I lost control. It was completely inappropriate and, thankfully, he ignored it and I came to my senses before I was arrested! (Thanks to Jimmy Fallon for not calling the cops!)
So clearly, this is crossing a line, physical contact with strangers is not really popular in our society. But what about waiting outside a celeb’s hotel or apartment building? The Robert Pattinson fans seem to have pretty strong feelings about this one.
What about watching celebrities film a scene on a public street, most would think that’s ok until a celeb is, let’s say, chased by a mob of teenage girls. But isn’t that just part of the “fame game”?
Let us know what you think or what your experience has been.
And feel free to share your own embarassing celeb encounters!
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We’ve had to temporarily take down our forums but wanted to keep the conversation going. So, I thought I’d start an open threads that anyone can chime in on.
I’m wondering who your best celebrity sighting was? Where did you see them? Did you talk to them or take a picture? Let us know in a comment below!
Mine was probably the collection of celebrities we saw at the Sundance Film Festival in 2008. We saw everyone from Jack Black to Matthew Perry, and that was just on Main St in Park City!
If you have pictures you want us to add to this post of your celebrity sighting, you can email them to us at olv@onlocationvacations.com!
UPDATE:
Here are a few shots sent to us by Eric B. from the Tribeca Film Festival 2009 where he saw Mickey Rouke (yes, The Wrestler guy), Andy Garcia, and Tony Plana. Thanks to Eric B. and don’t forget to send us your favorite celeb pics or leave a comment with your story!
UPDATE:
Another OLV reader, John, saw Brad and Angie at the Benjamin Button Premiere and said they were nice people! (Thanks for sharing your pics with us, John!)
UPDATES:
Audrey saw Hugh Grant on the set of Did You Hear About The Morgans? and Kanye West arriving at the Tribeca Film Festival Opening Gala.
Steveie G. sent us these pictures of Kelly Clarkson, Ben Affleck and Andrew Dice Clay taken around NYC a couple of weeks ago. We’ll have several more of Steve’s celebrity pictures posted tomorrow too. (Thanks to Steve and Audrey for sharing their sightings with us!)
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Sundance Film Festival
Here at OLV, we often receive emails asking about what is filming in New York City on a certain far off date. This usually means someone is planning a vacation and wants to be able to show off pictures of all the celebrities they saw in the big city to their co-workers when they get home. So we are starting a new series today, Easy Celebrity “Bags” and kicking it off with our NYC edition. We will also feature L.A., the Sundance Film Festival, and Miami in the future. If you have any other tips, please leave them in our comments section!
1. Television Shows
Where is the easiest place to see a celebrity in NYC? The Today Show! Every morning Matt, Meredith, Al, and Ann are out on the plaza for all to see. Plus many mornings there are other celebs out there with them especially at Christmastime when celebrities collect gifts from the crowd for Toys For Tots.
If you aren’t a morning person you can always hang around the Ed Sullivan Theater late in the afternoon as guests arrive to tape the David Letterman Show. The MTV studio in Times Square is another hot spot for celeb action in the afternoon before and after TRL airs. Check out the celebs Tiffany has met outside of TRL. (Update: TRL is no longer on the air, their last show aired November 16, 2008,) And don’t forget Saturday Night Live. The cast usually comes out the side door of Rockefeller Center on W 49th shortly after the show ends at 1 AM. We have had many celebrity encounters at that side door including a conversation with Will Farrell we will never forget! Celebs are shuffling from talk show to talk show throughout the city everyday and will usually feel obliged to talk to a fan or two if you are willing to wait patiently for them to arrive (or leave). You can see a list of all the TV shows filming in NYC here and a list of the theater addresses and how to get tickets here.
2. Broadway
Stars love to get street cred (and the occasional Tony nomination) by appearing on Broadway and most will sign playbills outside of the theater after the show. Even if you don’t have a playbill you can usually squeeze your way into the crowd to get a few good shots. We met Julia Roberts, Matthew Brodrick, Bebe Neuwirth, Luke Perry, Christian Slater, Sarah Paulson, and Jesse L. Martin this way. You can go to Playbill.com for details on all the latest Broadway shows including cast and theater information.
3. Movie Sets & Premieres
Of course OLV is the best place to go to stay abreast of current filming locations in New York. Check out our Daily Filming Locations column for the latest. Though movie premieres are a bit harder to find, if we hear about them we will share those too!
4. Catch Them At Home
A couple years ago NY Magazine published a map of NYC celebrity homes. Though this a pretty complete listing, we can’t guarantee it is still accurate since celebrities tend to change addresses as often they change hairstyles.
5. Other Hotspots
Celebrities love to go out to the city’s most glamorous restaurants and clubs to see and be seen. Here is a list of the most celeb infested spots in the city.
Finally, keep an eye out for stars everywhere you go! Just a few weeks ago we happened to pass Diane Keaton on Fifth Ave! Check out Gawker Stalker for more celeb sightings around the city!
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