star struck
One of our favorite things about living in New York is the random encounters we have with celebrities. Usually Jason will spot one in passing on the street and then get upset because I missed them or because I disagree that who he saw wasn't really a celebrity. Obviously, I don't pay attention when I walk down the street, I guess I need to start looking at who I'm passing.
We've seen a few big ones; Julianne Moore, Johnny Knoxville, Tim Gunn and Ryan Gosling (to name a few) but on Friday we were truly star struck when we walked out of the theater and ran right in to ... Adam Sandler.
It was crazy! We were walking out of the movie and for some reason there weren't very many people around us but a few people ahead of us were staring at something. All I could see at first was a man shaking hands with all of the workers and then Jason stopped and said "You've got to be kidding me ..." (for those of you who don't know Jason, this is a common phrase he uses when something surprises him). We just froze and finally managed to say hello as he looked straight at us and said hello back. It was AMAZING!! He was going into another theater to surprise all the movie goers that were in watching Zohan. After a few minutes of regaining our thoughts and realizing just what happened we were a little upset with ourselves for not following him into the other theater. But I love that he was shaking hands with all of the workers, he seemed so down to earth. Despite his outfit (he was wearing a long brown trench coat with shorts, old shoes and an out grown mowhawk) he was all smiles. He is a little shorter than I imagined; I could see the top of his head so I'm guessing he's about 5'6".
Ironically, several clips from the movie Zohan were shot in front of the building where I work and last year, as they were filming, I got to see his stunt double film the scene where he is riding on top of the car (pictured above). I was so disappointed that I kept missing him when they were filming but seeing him up close is so much better.
The rest of the weekend Jason kept spotting people and saying they were a semi-celebrity but I didn't recognize any of them.
11 comments:
that is so cool, I love that he was going into the movie theater to suprise people, and that is short! That is definitely a good celebrity sighting!
Hey Nate is wondering if Larkin told Adam that he loved his work in Wedding Singer?
Take it, take it, now smell it!
That is awesome! I can just picture Jason saying "you've gotta be kidding me!"
How fun! Don't you just love New York?! That's definitely one you'll never forget!
Hi Sheena and Jason. Vanessa and I are coming to New York on Saturday and staying until the next Sunday. I don't know how busy you guys are, but it would be fun to see you guys if it works out. Give me a call on my cell phone if you have a chance. 435.994.1060
Becca
Jason has the best celebrity radar ever, but I think even I would have recognized Adam Sandler. It is cool that you got a "hello." I think that qualifies as a celebrity meeting and not just a sighting.
PS: Megan you are funny.
Hey guys! I saw your blog off of Kimber and Brett's. So cute. We need to get together again soon.
Claire
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How cool is that!! I want to see that movie I think he is dang funny, is that the movie you guys went to? Keep the great stories comin'. Take care
WOW! I can't believe I missed this! A couple of the wives that are out here have ran into some celebs but I haven't yet! Next time you see one you need to text me so I can come a runnin... =) I guess I just need to keep my eyes peeled wider!
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