Even celebrities themselves can get starstruck, as everyone has an idol they look up to.
The list is long and varied, going all the way back to when Natalie Wood met Elizabeth Taylor in the 1950s when she was just a young girl and Liz was a world famous glamazon.
More recently, Kim Kardashian famously went into fangirl around Cher as seen on Keeping Up With The Kardashians.
And Jennifer Lopez, who loves Barbra Streisand so much, she incorporated Babs’ iconic film The Way We Were in her new movie musical This Is Me… Now.
Here is a look at the celebrities who have melted down when meeting their idols.
Kim Kardashian has had a girl crush on Cher since she was a little girl growing up in Beverly Hills. Seen in 2023
KIM KARDASHIAN, 43, AND CHER, 77
Kim Kardashian has had a girl crush on Cher since she was a little girl growing up in Beverly Hills.
And over the years she has paid tribute to her fellow Armenian-American with photo shoots and red carpet appearances.
The two have even met several times.
Kim reportedly ‘totally fangirled’ when she saw Cher at the opening of the icon’s Broadway show in 2018 which covered her early years with Sonny Bono.
She even gave the singer her new cell phone number, she said.
Kim was overheard telling Today star Hoda Kotb that she and Cher ‘exchanged phone numbers,’ with an onlooker saying, ‘She was totally fangirling,’ according to PageSix.
Kim was with rapper Kanye West at the time; together they have four children.
Cher and Kim Kardashian West The Promise film premiere in April 2017
They were also seen arm-in-arm at The Promise film premiere in April 2017.
In September 2017, Kardashian paid tribute to her ‘number one style icon’ Cher on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia.
And the Turn Back Time singer tweeted her approval.
This comes after Cher said she approved of Kim dressing up as her in 2017 for Halloween in October with Keeping Up with The Kardashians star Jonathan Cheban who now goes by FoodGod.
The star donned a stitch-perfect Cher costume that amazed everybody – including Cher herself.
After Kim and Cheban arrived at Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford’s Casamigos annual costume party, the icon joined the praise on Twitter.
‘You look BEAUTIFUL Little Armenian sister’! Cher responded to Kim dressing up as her for Halloween in 2017; Jonathan Cheban was Sonny Bono
After Kim and BFF Jonathan Cheban arrived at Rande Gerber and Cindy Crawford’s Casamigos annual costume party, the 71-year-old icon joined the praise on Twitter
‘@KimKardashian Woke To See You Are Me 4,’ she tweeted. ‘You Look BEAUTIFUL Little Armenian Sister’
‘Dream Of India’Is Perfect 4U,&@BobMackie at his best,’ she added, giving a shout out to her long-time costume designer.
Kim was delighted to have received a blessing from the legend herself.
‘I love you so much!!!,’ she tweeted back.
Kim had also posted a throwback pic of the original couple, proving she and Jonathan got the look spot on
Kim was delighted to have received a blessing from the legend herself
Kim looked sensational as she bared her abs in a flowing yellow co-ord that flattered her tanned complexion.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star channeled the iconic singer in bohemian sheer flared trousers, matched with a crop top boasting long, trailing sleeves.
She nailed the poker straight center parted hair, which hid a pair of large gold hoop earrings.
Kim and Cher of course also share an ethnicity as well as their good looks, being arguably the two most famous Armenian-Americans on the planet.
Kim and Cher share an ethnicity as well as their good looks, being arguably the two most famous Armenian-Americans on the planet. Cher and her boyfriend Alexander Edwards on February 28
In 2018 she told Vogue that she greatly admires the Oscar-winning Moonstruck actress and is happy to copy her style moves.
But she also gave credit to Cher for breaking barriers decades ago.
‘There is no one who has taken more fashion risks,’ said Kardashian.
‘Going to the Oscars in a sheer thong! She did it first. She did everything first.’
JENNIFER LOPEZ, 54, AND BARBRA STREISAND, 81
Jennifer Lopez’s idol is Barbra Streisand, 81.
That is probably they both are from New York, worked their way up the ladder to tackle both singing and acting, and have fought to develop their own projects.
Lopez, 54, has made her love for Streisand known over the years.
She was seen watching Barbra’s movie The Way We Were with Robert Redford in her new movie This Is Me… Now.
In the scene, Babs is seen telling Redford’s goofy but handsome rich boy that he needs to work harder to be the best that he can be; JLo seems to relate to her idol.
Jennifer Lopez’s idol is Barbra Streisand, 81. That is probably they both are from New York, worked their way up the ladder to tackle both singing and acting, and have fought to develop their own projects. Lopez has made her love for Streisand known over the years
And in 2020, Lopez modeled a Streisand sweatshirt in her first-ever campaign for Coach.
The actress got the seal of approval from none other than the Hollywood icon herself.
Posting a photo from the campaign onto her Instagram account, Barbra gushed, ‘Love this! Hi @jlo — nice to see you wearing my face! @coach @stuartvevers.’
The shout-out certainly caught JLo’s attention, who was elated to have received the thumb’s up from Barbra.
‘You know you’re my idol!’ the songstress commented, along with a red heart and kissing face emoji.
Jennifer has also met Barbra.
They first came face to face at an Oscar party in the early 2000s. It was the exclusive The Night Before and the year was 2002 or 2003 said Lopez.
‘She came up to me and I was like, “Oh my God, I’m such a huge fan.” And she goes, “How do you do it?” And I go, “Do what?” she goes, “Be so famous?” I was like, “What?”
She was seen watching Barbra’s movie The Way We Were with Robert Redford in her new movie This Is Me… Now. In the scene, Babs is seen telling Redford’s goofy but handsome rich boy that he needs to work harder to be the best that he can be; JLo seems to relate to her idol
Like Lopez, Streisand has sung, made movies, and even sung in her movies; seen in 1969 on Hello Dolly!
The Bronx native was ‘puzzled’ by her questions.
After all, Barbra is even more famous than Lopez.
Jennifer said: ‘I was like, “You’re Barbra Streisand.”‘
Babs then told Jen that she didn’t like all the attention, as she said, ‘I have terrible stage fright.’
Lopez was taken aback.
‘She was telling me all these things. I was really surprised. I never thought of her that way. It really stayed with me,’ the star shared, admitting that Barbra was ‘everything I thought she would be.’
BRIE LARSON, 34, AND JENNIFER LOPEZ, 54
Brie Larson proved even the A-list can become starstruck at the Golden Globes as she crumbled in the presence of one of her idols.
The Oscar-winning star, 34, who won the Best Actress Academy Award for Room in 2018, hit the red carpet outside the Beverly Hilton where she chatted to Entertainment Tonight’s Kevin Frazier – however things soon ground to a halt.
Once Brie spotted Jennifer Lopez she said: ‘Oh my god, I’m going to cry. I can’t deal with J,Lo’, before the actress and singer reached her and she said: ‘You mean so much to me!’
Jennifer hugged her and said ‘Oh my God, don’t make me cry!’
Brie went on to reveal to Jennifer’s 1997 Selena Quintanilla biopic Selena was the reason she became and actress: ‘I saw Selena and it made me want to be an actor and you’ve always meant so much to me.’
As a delighted Jennifer replied: ‘Oh my God, don’t make me cry!’ the two women embraced and wiped tears away in a heartwarming exchange, before Brie and said: ‘I’m going to have to go do a shot of tequila or something’.
Brie Larson proved even the A-list can become star struck at the Golden Globes as she crumbled in the presence of one of her idols: Jennifer Lopez
Brie said she was such a ‘huge fan’
Once Brie spotted Lopez, she said: ‘Oh my god, I’m going to cry. I can’t deal with J,Lo’, before the actress and singer reached her and she said: ‘ You mean so much to me!’ while Jennifer hugged her and said ”Oh my god, don’t make me cry!’
Brie went on to reveal to Jennifer’s 1997 Selena Quintanilla biopic Selena was the reason she became and actress: ‘ I saw Selena and it made me want to be an actor and you’ve always meant so much to me’ (JLo pictured in the film)
Jlo was in a pink dress with ruffles as she pointed to new pal Brie
Jennifer sizzled as she graced the red carpet before her sweet exchange
During the chat, Brie also said: ‘I just… it’s been a dream of mine, so thank you so much! Your work ethic is so important, thank you.’ Jennifer replied, ‘Thank you, oh, you’re a sweetheart, thank you’. .
After the tearful duo parted ways on the red carpet, Jennifer stated: ‘How sweet is that?… It’s amazing that you – she brought up the movie Selena – that so many years later it still touches people. It’s very moving to me too.’
Brie has been candid about her artistic inspiration in the past, having previously revealed that late director John Cassavetes is one of her idols.
She said in October: ‘All his films have continued to inspire me—every aspect of them. He’s one of the only filmmakers where I will put on the DVD just to listen to his commentary. His ideals, his pursuit of the road less travelled…
‘And travelled in a way that is curious, thought-provoking, and dangerous—have always excited me. I take his box set with me to every set. Each film has an incredible backstory and leaves me thinking, How the hell did he pull that off?!’
NATALIE PORTMAN, 42, AND RIHANNA, 35
Rihanna and Natalie Portman shared a sweet moment at Paris Fashion Week as they bumped into each other while heading into the Haute Couture Dior show in January.
The singer, 35, and actress, 42, disclosed a hidden liking for one another which was captured in an adorable video, taken by photographer Stephane Feugere.
The duo stopped each other in their tracks to fangirl one another after meeting unexpectedly in the French capital.
Natalie gushed: ‘I love you’, while Rhianna quickly interrupted: ‘I am a proper fan’.
Shocked at her response, the actress replied: ‘Are you kidding me?’
Rihanna, 35, and Natalie Portman, 42, shared a sweet moment at Paris Fashion Week as they bumped into each other while heading into the Haute Couture Dior show in January
The singer and actress disclosed a hidden liking for one another which was captured in an adorable video by the public
Rihanna said: ‘You are one of the hottest b****** in Hollywood forever. You have the most innocent look an I’m like ‘uhhh’.’
Natalie added: ‘I’m gonna faint. I love you and I listen to your music all the time, you’re just such a queen and just thank you.’
Rihanna urged: ‘Can somebody take a picture? So I like remember this happened tomorrow’, while Natalie added: ‘Please!!’
The singer added: ‘I don’t get excited to meet anybody, but I love you!’
After seeing the video, fans gushed to the comments in awe of their blossoming friendship and wrote: ‘This literally means so much to me’.
‘Two queens coming together for a joint slay’
The iconic singer belted up a padded jacket and matching pencil skirt as she showed off her edgy sense of style.
Rihanna wore her quirky black ensemble with a cap and ruched leather gloves to the fashion show, which attracted some of the biggest celebrities.
Rihanna urged: ‘Can somebody take a picture? So I like remember this happened tomorrow’, while Natalie added: ‘Please!!’
Natalie wore a blazer over a dress. Rihanna belted up a padded jacket and matching pencil skirt as she showed off her edgy sense of style
HALLE BERRY, 57, AND HALLE BAILEY, 23
Singer Halle Bailey and actress Halle Berry posed together for sweet photos when they were at a soccer match last week.
They were in the same VIP section as they watched the Inter Miami face off against Los Angeles Galaxy.
The stars both took to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to express their excitement over meeting up.
Little Mermaid star Halle, 23, said, ‘I was living for this moment! Thank you for being so kind to me, you’ve made my life.’
Berry, 57, shared, ‘When two Halles link up, truly adore you @hallebailey.’
Halle then added in her own post, ‘The best time!!’ as she used two red heart emojis and a star.
Singer Halle Bailey (R) linked up with actress Halle Berry (L) as they watched soccer teams Inter Miami face off against LA Galaxy in February
Bailey posed in a LA Galaxy jersey in support of the home team as she paired the look with natural makeup and her signature raven hair.
Berry wore a beige turtleneck sweater and jeans as her loose brown hair framed her face.
The mother-of-two tagged Bailey.
Fans went wild for the duo as one commenter wrote, ‘Halle-mania! This is the crossover we needed.’
But this is not the first time the Halle’s have met.
In an interview with Live with Kelly and Mark, Bailey said she first crossed paths with the Catwoman star at the 2023 Oscars.
Bailey shared that Berry has always been supportive of her on social media. She revealed that they have had a few inbox interactions and called the vet ‘cool.’
In an interview with Live with Kelly and Mark, Halle Bailey said she first crossed paths with the Catwoman star at the 2023 Oscars
Bailey shared that Berry has always been supportive of her on social media. She revealed that they have had a few inbox interactions
Bailey posed in a LA Galaxy jersey in support of the home team as she paired the look with natural makeup and her signature raven hair. Berry wore a beige turtleneck sweater and jeans as her loose brown hair framed her face
The 23 year-old actress welcomed her first child in December, a son named Halo, with rapper DDG.
Bailey and the 26 year-old rapper have been linked since 2022 and had Halo almost a year and a half after meeting.
Berry is currently dating Grammy winner Van Hunt, whom she has been with since 2020.
Berry shares a daughter, Nahla Ariela Aubry, with ex Gabriel Aubry. She also has a son, Maceo-Robert Martinez, with ex-husband Olivier Martinez.
KELLY CLARKSON, 41, AND MERYL STREEP, 74
Kelly Clarkson lost her composure when seeing her idol on the red carpet at the Golden Globes in January 2018.
She was standing on a stage as she looked down at the Oscar-winning Heartburn star, 74.
The pop singer, 41, startled Ryan Seacrest when she screamed, ‘Oh my god, that’s Meryl.’ She covered her mouth and touched her face in excitement. Meryl looked up and smiled.
‘What happened?’ Seacrest said.
He was helping Kelly down the stairs as she had on very high heels and a long gown.
‘I thought you tripped,’ added Ryan. ‘Oh, you saw Meryl Streep. My heart just dropped. I thought you fell, tripped down the stairs.’
Meanwhile, Clarkson acted like any normal fan and screamed and nearly cried: ‘Can I meet you? I am such a fan!’ said the American Idol veteran.
‘I’ve adored you since I was like 8,’ she said. Then she got to the bottom of the steps where Meryl was waiting and gave the Sophie’s Choice star a big hug.
Kelly Clarkson lost her composure when seeing her idol on the red carpet at the Golden Globes in January 2018. She was standing on a stage as she looked down at the Oscar-winning Heartburn star
The pop singer startled Ryan Seacrest when she screamed, ‘Oh my god, that’s Meryl.’ She covered her mouth and touched her face in excitement. Meryl looked up and smiled. ‘What happened?’ Seacrest said. He was helping Kelly down the stairs as she had on very high heels and a long gown. ‘I thought you tripped,’ added Ryan
Then weeks later at the Grammys, Seacrest surprised her with a permanent reminder of her meltdown.
He presented the country music star with a pillow that had an image of Clarkson first spotting Streep on one side, and on the other an image of the two together with the words ‘Meryl & Kelly’ written across the bottom.
Clarkson laughed and appeared thrilled with the gift.
‘This is totally going on our bed. My husband won’t care,’ she told Seacrest, adding: ‘I love her.’
Seacrest surprised Clarkson at the Grammys with a pillow showing her fangirl meltdown
Fans of Clarkson took to social media to rave about the pillow and her reaction to getting it.
‘kelly clarkson receiving a pillow on the red carpet with a picture of her meeting meryl on it is FABULOUS,’ one twitter user wrote.
‘@kelly_clarkson fangirling over the pillow is everything,’ another tweeted.
It was a standout moment at the 2018 Grammys
Kelly looking sensational at the Grammy Awards on February 4
CAMILA CABELLO, 26, AND ED SHEERAN, 33
Camila Cabello‘s teen idol was Ed Sheeran, 33, and she was thrilled when she was able to work with him.
The beauty, 26, took to Instagram in July 2019 to thank Sheeran for making her childhood dreams come true.
The Havana hitmaker shared an emotional post about making music with the artist and singing on South of the Border from the No.6 Collaborations Project.
Camila Cabello’s teen idol was Ed Sheeran and she was thrilled when she was able to work with him. The beauty took to Instagram in July 2019 to thank Sheeran for making her childhood dreams come true
Camila shared a heartfelt caption alongside a video of her and Ed working together in the studio in Nashville.
She wrote: ‘This is probably one of the most surreal things I’ve ever seen, Ed’s team sent me this from our session in Nashville when we were writing my verse for south of the border.
‘I just saw it in the car and had this weird surreal feeling of being 13 years old listening to “be like you” and “autumn leaves” and “fall.”’
She continued: ‘This guy right here is one of the most meaningful artists in my life and 13 year old me would never believe this video.
‘I know we’re friends now so sorry for the not playing cool moment, but genuinely, this is a sick full circle, special moment for me, being on a song with an artist that’s meant so much to me.’
Camila shared a heartfelt caption alongside a video of her and Ed working together in the studio in Nashville
The former Fifth Harmony singer added: ‘I have so many memories with these man’s songs. And he’s such a lovely person!!! I’m just emotional. Dreams are wild.
‘I’m so in awe of how things happen and how things you could never imagine can happen. and it’s only more of a pleasure getting to know you as a person- so kind, genuine, and awesome.’
Camila then praised Ed for his achievements on the No 6. Collaborations Project. She wrote: ‘I’m about to JAM this album right now cause I haven’t heard the other songs and I’m so excited!!!! Congrats on more amazing music!!! , Love you dude.’
‘This guy right here is one of the most meaningful artists in my life and 13 year old me would never believe this video’
Cabello at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2019 wearing Monique Lhuillier
Seen in March 2022; they have stayed close friends
Sheeran then replied to Camila’s lengthy post: ‘You’re a gem. Thanks for being so awesome and lovely and sharing your wonderful talent on this record. Your mum is a hero too xx.’
Ed’s album, No.6 Collaborations Project, was led by I Don’t Care, featuring Justin Bieber.
