The Meanest and Nicest Celebrities

Summary

In this candid conversation, the speaker reflects on their experiences meeting various celebrities, sharing both humorous and surprising anecdotes. From unexpected encounters with icons like Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio to stories about challenging interactions with Ellen DeGeneres and The Situation, the speaker offers insight into the personalities behind the fame. The conversation also touches on the influence of fame on behavior, celebrity antics, and the often absurd situations that arise when you're part of the entertainment world. This mix of light-hearted stories and deeper reflections highlights the unpredictable nature of celebrity encounters.

Takeaways

• 😀 Brad Pitt was described as being super cool and friendly, even giving a cigarette to the speaker at an event.
• 😀 Leonardo DiCaprio approached the speaker without revealing his identity, engaging in a conversation about wildlife before the speaker realized it was him.
• 😀 Brad Pitt's involvement in Jackass was spontaneous, with Spike Jonze setting up the meeting, and he seemed enthusiastic to be part of the show.
• 😀 The Jackass crew once pranked Brad Pitt by making him wait in line at a hot dog stand as part of a kidnapping bit, with prior coordination with the police.
• 😀 The speaker shared a funny moment where they performed a difficult skateboarding trick in front of Brad Pitt, impressing him.
• 😀 Ellen DeGeneres was described as rude and dismissive during an interaction, which later aligned with public revelations about her mean behavior behind the scenes.
• 😀 Britney Spears was described as super nice and sweet, despite the paparazzi frenzy surrounding her during a filming session.
• 😀 Kim Kardashian was also praised for being laid back and nice, and the speaker mentioned meeting her multiple times.
• 😀 Lindsay Lohan was friendly and social but had a strange encounter when the speaker filmed her, which led to her feeling uncomfortable and hiding in the bathroom.
• 😀 Kid Rock, when approached by the speaker for a trick, kicked him and ruined the trick, leading to an awkward moment at a party.
• 😀 The situation with ‘The Situation’ from Jersey Shore was less than ideal; the speaker was snubbed and ignored during an MTV event.
• 😀 The speaker reflects on how their own behavior, such as being overly friendly and eager to perform tricks, may have caused some celebrities to react negatively.

Q & A

Who were some of the coolest celebrities the speaker met, and what made them cool?

The speaker mentions Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio as some of the coolest celebrities they've met. Brad Pitt was described as super laid-back, even offering the speaker a cigarette, and he was very supportive when the speaker performed a skateboarding trick. Leonardo DiCaprio showed a genuine interest in animals and had a casual, friendly conversation about wildlife, which impressed the speaker.

What humorous misunderstanding did the speaker have with Leonardo DiCaprio?

The speaker had a conversation with Leonardo DiCaprio without realizing who he was. They talked about animals and wildlife, and it wasn’t until the next day that the speaker realized they had been talking to Leonardo DiCaprio, which was a surprising revelation.

What was Brad Pitt's reaction to the speaker's skateboarding trick?

Brad Pitt was impressed when the speaker successfully performed a difficult skateboarding trick on the first try. He even asked the speaker about how long it took for their eyebrows to grow back after being waxed off, showing a friendly and lighthearted interest.

What was the speaker's experience with Ellen DeGeneres like?

The speaker had a negative experience with Ellen DeGeneres. When they met her, she was described as rude and uninterested in talking. She also gave a dismissive response when informed about a broken toilet. This interaction seemed to match later public revelations about her being difficult to work with.

How did the speaker describe Britney Spears when they worked together?

The speaker described Britney Spears as being very sweet and approachable, despite being surrounded by a security team and paparazzi. They noted that if you could get past her handlers, she was down-to-earth and nice.

What was the speaker's experience with Kim Kardashian?

Kim Kardashian was described as super laid-back and friendly. The speaker mentions meeting her multiple times and hearing from others that she was very nice, further reinforcing their positive impression of her.

What was the least cool celebrity the speaker encountered, and why?

The least cool celebrity the speaker encountered was 'the Situation' from Jersey Shore. He snubbed the speaker during a red carpet event and was dismissive, which left a bad impression.

How did Kid Rock respond to the speaker’s attempt to show him a trick?

Kid Rock reacted negatively when the speaker tried to show him a trick. The speaker was attempting to balance a cup on his head, and Kid Rock kicked the speaker, ruining the trick and knocking the cup off his head.

What incident involving the speaker and Prince occurred?

The speaker tried to show Prince a trick, but Prince responded with condescension, asking the speaker's model girlfriend if the trick impressed her in a dismissive tone. The speaker's girlfriend supported the trick, but Prince remained unimpressed.

What personal reflection did the speaker share about their past behavior with celebrities?

The speaker reflected on how they often became overly excited when meeting celebrities, sometimes coming off as overly friendly or even aggressive. They acknowledged that their excitement might have contributed to some negative reactions from celebrities.