Who is the nicest TV star's you have met and who are the not so nice?

[Andtototoo]

The only one I can say I have met is Mike Seeger, Pete Seeger's brother. I actually danced with him, as he was at the same contra (folk) dance I was at, near Staunton, Virginia. Very nice man! He's also a great musician.

Oh, I forgot -- met Pete Seeger many times. Very sincere and sweet.

Worst: Alice Walker. Very full of herself if she thinks you're less than her. I watched her treat someone like total crap, until someone whispered that he was a well-known non-fiction author in international circles. All of a sudden, she was so nice and had no sense that the guy already had her number. It was like she thought she could wave her hand and we would forget how she'd just been abominably rude.

 

[Erin1700]

Maybe you met him on a weed free day.

Well then, light him up because he is a real jerk.

 

[RayaniFoxmur]

Claire Danes, Donny Osmond and Tom Bergeron... all extremely nice people!

 

[Mama-san]

Claire Danes, Donny Osmond and Tom Bergeron... all extremely nice people!

I would be SO disappointed if Tom Bergeron turned out to be a jerk in real life. He seems so friendly and goofy on TV.

 

[tigercat]

Met Trevor Howard (showing my age) after a show at dinner. He and his wife were having dinner and we were beside him. There wasn't a lot of people there. My parents and husband shoved me to get his autograph. I tried to be polite and did say that if I was disturbing them I would go away. He and his wife were so gracious and wanted to talk to me. We talked about the play he was in (it was awful but not because of him and they agreed) and then my parents and my husband came over and talked to him. We didn't stay long as we were eating as well and we didn't want to disturb them that much.
tigercat

 

[lemondog]

If we are talking strictly TV stars, I have only met one and that is Sheri Shepherd from The View. I got to know her back when she was on Everybody Loves Raymond. She was very open, honest and down to earth.

 

[Gary M]

In 2001 a group of us had a private luncheon with Kelly Ripa at WDW. She came around to each table, talked to us and had pictures taken. She seemed like a great person, I think it wasn't an act, but genuine. What an attractive person she was, in person.

 

[LBIJim]

The only major celebrity I've met is Whoopi Goldberg. Back in 1997 she was in the Broadway play "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." They were having some kind of charity raffle and I won. Got to go on stage for a few minutes to greet her and get the prize. She was very nice, but this was admittedly an unusual situation. I don't know how she'd be if I just ran into her on the street or a restaurant.

A few very minor cult and reality "celebrities": Edith Massey (Edie the Egg Lady from John Waters' films), Stephenie from Survivor at the county fair, some Miss America circa early 1990s at an auto show.

By the way, Whoopi, after performing 2 1/2 hours with her heavy stage makeup, looked grotesque up close.

Jim

 

[Danauk]

I have met quite a few UK TV celebs and all of them were really nice. When we went to Hollywood I met Mark Steins (the host of Entertainment Tonight) and he was really nice. He chatted to us for about 10 minutes, talked about what he was doing (he was recording the links for that nights show in the studio and doing some production editing) and posed for a few pictures.

 

[bwfcforlife]

also met Suzzane of Hollyoaks , she seemed alright

 

[Wishing on a star]

The very best of the best is Dolly Parton.

I have always heard that about Dolly!!!

We went to Good Morning America...
I was most impressed with George Stephenopolis!!!
He always had that 'professional grin'.
He was the one who acknowledged and talked with a girl with a sign saying it was her 16th birthday. He stopped to shake our hands... etc...

Robin Roberts is def. getting a HUGE head now...
She was all 'business as usual'

 

[mpls_mm]

Kathy Lee is the worst!! My mom was on a set next door and knew someone on that set, she wandered over to say hi and Kathy thought she was a PA on that set and yelled at her to get her something, my mom said I don't work for you and Kathy threw her hairbrush at her and called her a name! I have heard stories from other people about her.

I waited on Ed Harris, he was super nice!

 

[mpls_mm]

Ooh, I forgot, Elayne Boosler. I was cocktailing in a comedy club and it was a night it was being filmed. The manager made us come in to work early so she could look us over, we had to line up and she walked up and down and picked who would have what station that night. The tall pretty girls were stuck in a back corner so we wouldn't be filmed and distract from her that night or in the video. She only wanted short girls in front and the plainer the better. Those big show nights were our big money and we worked hard all year to secure the best spot. There were lots of other good comedians that came thru.

 

[ginna74]

my mom met "the arnold" when he was in his weight lifting days in CA and said he was the biggist but there was was.

 

[linnell]

I was lucky and won a contest where I got to attend the movie premiere and after party for Rent. My friend and I were escorted around to the different stars of the movie. The nicest by far was Jesse L. Martin. What a smile on that guy and so genuine and genrous with his time. We talked for a long time. The worst was Idina Menzel, who I didn't get to meet because she was "too tired". I mean, even her husband, Taye Diggs had time for a handshake and picture.

 

[luvavacation]

I haven't met anyone, but at the moment the next Superman is being filmed in my area, and there have been numerous sightings of Russell Crowe riding his bike around the neighbouring towns. No big entourage, just him and a couple of other guys riding bikes.

He made the paper a couple towns over when he stopped at the local library's cafe during a ride and had some refreshments. Chatted with the locals, then left to continue his ride.

Glad to read from a previous poster that Russell Crowe is actually nice! Now if only he would ride his bike down my street!

 

[D L and K's Mom]

When I was younger I met Antonio Fargas (Huggy Bear from Starsky and Hutch) on the "T" in Boston. He was a riot. We sort of waved and he came over and sat with us and talked about ordinary stuff etc. He said he was surprised we recognized him without his elaborate costumes. Funny, sweet man.
A few years ago we met Barry Bonds in the elevator in the Polly. He was with his wife and they got into the same elevator. He was sort of blocking the entrance (we had a baby carrier, wheelchair and stroller) His wife was yelling at him to move out of the way...lol. His wife and I talked about the kids enjoying WDW and when it came time to get out he again sort of blocked the wa (His arm is as big as someones thigh I touched it when he stuck it in the elevator to hold the door!!!) and he mumbled an apology and looked defeated. DH said have a good season or something and he smiled. They were traveling with a Disney person. We had seen them before in the Kona Cafe and he had his cell phone to his ear the whole time talking. Im sure that is why his wife was annoyed. He just seemed like a reg guy traveling with his wife and kids.

 

[bunkkinsmom]

John Stamos was very nice when I met him. He was in How to Succeed in Business Without Even Trying on Broadway and it was freezing outside that night. We waited outside the stage door for him and his car was waiting, but he signed and took pictures with every single person before he left. The people waiting for him were trying to rush him, but he stayed and gave every person his attention. Class act.

I met John Stamos when I was very very young, like 13, at some sort of car show. He was on GH then, and quite the heartthrob. We were told, along with everyone else there, that we could get on stage when it was our turn, shake hands, get autograph and picture, and move along. Well we had waited for a VERY long time and we were one of the first in line. After we got our pictures, we went down in the front of the stage waiting for our parents to pick us up and John talked to us the entire time. When it was time for us to leave, he fell down into a push-up position and gave us both a kiss! Nicest guy ever! I will always remember how special, as an awkward young girl, that made me feel!

My husband often works with celebrities & athletes, and according to him the most kind, generous, and helpful are: Cher, Jay Leno, David Spade, and Laura Bush.
The very best of the best is Dolly Parton.

The most rude, inconsiderate, and self-absorbed are: Robin Williams, Barry Bonds, and Jennifer Lopez.
The very worst of the worst is Julia Roberts.

I would love to go out to dinner with Dolly! I love her!
That's a shame about Robin Williams, he's one of my faves.

The only major celebrity I've met is Whoopi Goldberg. Back in 1997 she was in the Broadway play "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." They were having some kind of charity raffle and I won. Got to go on stage for a few minutes to greet her and get the prize. She was very nice, but this was admittedly an unusual situation. I don't know how she'd be if I just ran into her on the street or a restaurant.

A few very minor cult and reality "celebrities": Edith Massey (Edie the Egg Lady from John Waters' films), Stephenie from Survivor at the county fair, some Miss America circa early 1990s at an auto show.

By the way, Whoopi, after performing 2 1/2 hours with her heavy stage makeup, looked grotesque up close.


Jim

My dad just retired from a big University here in the area and he got to meet lots of the performers that came to campus and speak. He said out of all of the years he was there, the two biggest jerks were the dude from the B-52's and Whoopi Goldberg. She actually was at a game and got mad because not enough African Americans caught T-shirts.

Here's my list:

Nicest: John Stamos, Rodney Allen Rippey (went to my HS), Richard Simmons. He is EXACTLY like you see on TV! Oh, and Howie from Big Brother, also exactly like you see on TV

Not Nice: Rodney Rogers (bball player), Michael Buffer (let's get ready to Rumble!)

 

[Cinderella94]

Nice: Tyra Banks,

Jerks...HUGE jerks: Chevy Chase,

Aw! Both of those surprise me.

 

[anniemae]

I met Carly Simon many years ago on Marthas Vineyard and she was very sweet.

Oh, and I met Captain Feathersword from the Wiggles and he was very nice also!!! Hee Hee, my dd was excited about that one!!