20 Wild Fan Encounters With Huge Celebrities

There are always stories circulating about celebrities being rude to waitstaff or denying a fan the opportunity for a meet-and-greet. You can’t blame them, it must be exhausting to be stopped when trying to run a few quick errands for themselves and their families. Still, some celebrities enjoy running into their fans, and when you see which celebs are happy to stop for pictures and maybe even save lives, you’ll be very impressed!

Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert was stopped by a fan who asked to take a picture. He agreed, took their phone and, snapped a picture of a nearby tree. He then said, "Oh, of you?" and went to take a picture of just them. He laughed and finally took a picture together. Classic, Colbert.

Paul and Linda McCartney

A hostess seated Paul and Linda McCartney at a restaurant. At the end of the night, he thanked her for treating him like a normal person and Linda told her she loved her necklace... a yellow submarine.

Jay-Z

Jay-Z was at a Yankees game sitting among regular baseball-goers. He was having a great time and wanted to buy beers and hot dogs for the people around him. He even made a bet and followed through when he lost!

Jim Carey

offered a ride to a guy whose car ran out of gas. The fan expressed his love for Ace Venture and the character's laugh. He recounted that as they stuck their heads out of the window while mimicking the laugh. Carey then paid for a container of gas and drove him back to his car.