While they might seem unapproachable, celebrities, for the most part, are still just human beings. This means that someone still helps them with taxes (hopefully), does their makeup before public appearances and perhaps even works in their garden.
Someone asked “People who've been around celebrities for work, what are some behind the scenes truths?” and netizens shared their stories. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and if you have any encounters of your own, be sure to leave them in the comments section down below.
#41
Years ago, when I first moved to LA, I worked as a clerk at a small pet store in Eagle Rock. Marc Maron was a regular but would only talk to the store owner – a fellow stand-up comedian – and treated the rest of us like absolute garbage. This was around the time he had Barack Obama on his podcast, so I guess his ego was getting the better of him. FWIW, my boss was the nicest guy and always dealt with him because he knew what an a*****e the guy was.
On the flip side, I am the owner of a pet store now and Andie MacDowell was a regular when she lived in the area and is one of the nicest, most down to earth celebrity customers we’ve had.
Additionally, I do some work in the music industry and have worked with La Toya Jackson numerous times. Hands down the sweetest famous person. She remembers fans, always takes time to speak to people, and appreciates those who appreciate her.
On the flip side, I am the owner of a pet store now and Andie MacDowell was a regular when she lived in the area and is one of the nicest, most down to earth celebrity customers we’ve had.
Additionally, I do some work in the music industry and have worked with La Toya Jackson numerous times. Hands down the sweetest famous person. She remembers fans, always takes time to speak to people, and appreciates those who appreciate her.
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7points
#43
Cyndi lauper is absolutely delightful. mary kate and ashley are quiet but nice. teri hatcher is really friendly and normal. julia roberts is rude.
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#44
Did covid testing on a movie set in 2020. no surprise, theyre just as squirmy and hesitant to get their noses swabbed as everyone else.
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#45
I did bottle service and VIP at a night club where professional h**h level footballers would come in and like they all cheat on their girlfriends/wives - like 80%.
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#46
Drake didn't have to drop out of school to be on Degrassi, he did it because he thought it would add street cred to his regular working class upbringing.
I worked the same studio circuit he did when he was on Degrassi (I'm a little younger, think YTV versus CTV). Not only does filming for shows with a majority youth cast often take place around school schedules, a lot of sets even have tutors and you're encouraged to do your homework while you're waiting for takes or in hair/makeup.
I worked the same studio circuit he did when he was on Degrassi (I'm a little younger, think YTV versus CTV). Not only does filming for shows with a majority youth cast often take place around school schedules, a lot of sets even have tutors and you're encouraged to do your homework while you're waiting for takes or in hair/makeup.
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#47
I used to work at a restaurant that had a fair amount of celebs come in.
Can confirm; they really don't eat. Most of them would pick at their food or just push it around on the plate, but rarely did I ever have cleared plates to take. Most of the bill would be drinks, and I'd usually end up tossing almost all the food because they didn't want to be seen with to-go boxes. I did have a few that would take their leftovers with them though for their assistants.
Can confirm; they really don't eat. Most of them would pick at their food or just push it around on the plate, but rarely did I ever have cleared plates to take. Most of the bill would be drinks, and I'd usually end up tossing almost all the food because they didn't want to be seen with to-go boxes. I did have a few that would take their leftovers with them though for their assistants.
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#48
My grandpa was a limo driver in Hollywood in the 80s and 90s. He genuinely didn't keep up with any pop culture and mostly didn't know who he was driving.
Years later, in the 2010s, I was sitting at my grandparents house and the TV was on. A clip of Billy Idol came on the TV and my grandpa *yelled* a huge string on curses saying that that man (Idol) was a gigantic piece of s**t and trashed his limo. Apparently, my grandpa drove him one for only about 30 minutes and he fully remembered what a train wreck he was.
Years later, in the 2010s, I was sitting at my grandparents house and the TV was on. A clip of Billy Idol came on the TV and my grandpa *yelled* a huge string on curses saying that that man (Idol) was a gigantic piece of s**t and trashed his limo. Apparently, my grandpa drove him one for only about 30 minutes and he fully remembered what a train wreck he was.
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#49
Not the level of tea you are looking for, but a kid in my elementary school class was a principal actor on a moderately successful TV show. He actually showed up to class maybe 4 weeks a year and genuinely seemed terrified of being around so many other kids. His mom was 100% a stage mom too, who desperately wanted him and his sister to become her meal tickets. It seemed sort of sad, tbh.
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#50
I work at a major tourist destination, so we get all kinds of famous people coming through. Hands down the absolute SWEETEST was Kerry Washington. She came with her kids and was so so kind to everyone she interacted with.
As much as it pains me to say, Shaun White was also extremely nice to work with. He thanked us all individually at the end.
And this will be a surprise to no one, but Morgan Wallen booked a private event and straight up didn’t show up 🙃.
As much as it pains me to say, Shaun White was also extremely nice to work with. He thanked us all individually at the end.
And this will be a surprise to no one, but Morgan Wallen booked a private event and straight up didn’t show up 🙃.
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