Hollywood Stars Who Were Actually Jerks in Real Life

Hollywood Stars Who Were Actually Jerks in Real Life

[steveb]

I met Loretta Lynne while working at a hotel in San Diego in the late 80’s. She was one of the sweetest most genuine and down to earth people I ever have met. And i could just feel her good energy flowing out of her

[pawwalker]

I always like to quote author Dave Barry, it really says it ALL:
_"A person who is nice to you, but rude to the waiter, is not a nice person"._

[kenyork]

In my 73 years I have met quite a few " STARS " but the nicest and friendliest I have met were Jim Garner and Buddy Ebsen. These guys were down to earth and nothing uppity about them at all . I met Buddy several times and he always remembered me by name and always took time to talk and share a story . I met Jim at a gas station and he had a flat tire on his car . He was wearing a nice suit . I had just got off work and still in my work clothes, I changed his tire and we talked the whole time like we had known each other forever . He offered to pay me and I said no . Saw him again years later and he remembered my name and the time and we shared a good time, a great guy . Thanks

[kckettridge]

I once met Gary Sinise at Travis AFB and had about a 10 minute conversation with him. He was so down to earth and very nice. Even when his "handlers" were waving him to move on, he and I finished our conversation, shook my hand and wished me well. Class Act Guy!!

[danielkokal]

I met Mr. Rogers at the Pittsburgh airport (both our hometown) in 1984. Standing
by himself next to a huge pile of luggage. He was the exact same as on TV, he
even wore the sweater ! sweet guy. I thanked him for "babysitting" me as a child.

[robpolaris]

I met Karl Malden when I was a kid. I watched reruns of The Streets of San Francisco and knew who he was right away. He was completely kind, thoughtful and generous.

[americanwoman]

While attending College in LA, I worked at a Westwood Stationary Shop. Mr Tony Curtis came in frequently. He was extremely courteous, always remembered everyone's name, and always left telling a little joke or giving a nice complement.

[jamestravenetti]

I'll give you one, William Shatner. When I was a security guard at detroit metro airport in 1987, he came in to the baggage check in and began yelling at and berating the agents. He was rude, abusive, and obnoxious. A total jerk. On the flip side, i met Jay Leno and he was friendly, funny, and gracious, one of the nicest celebrities i ever met.

[TheBwing]

Met Mark Hamil back in 1994 at a game convention. My company was introducing a new game I had worked on and he completely nerded out on me (apparently he's a gamer) asking me tons of questions on what it's like to make video games. He thought it was so cool that I was a game designer. I've bumped into him a few times since then at the cons and he always remembers my name and takes time to talk. One of the genuinely nicest guys I know, who truly loves his fans. He told me once the reason he loves his fans is that without them he and all the other "stars" would be nothing, and for that he will always be eternally grateful.

[js]

Ann Landers who wrote an advice column for the Chicago Tribune almost got my Dad fired. My Dad was a pressman, and there was a cold, windy snowstorm that day. My Dad did see a stretch limo pulling up to the Tribune building but went in to start working.Well, Ms. Landers was in the limo and she was angry that my Dad didn't stand in the cold to hold the door open for her. My Dad had a wife and five children to support. Ms. Landers went to HR and complained about my Dad. The union thank God, didn't listen to her complaint. I have NO respect for entitled women (I'm a woman) I'm not a "boss bitch", a "diva" or any such nonsense, but I am proud to be a Pressman's daughter!

[lulumarie]

By accident, I went to Debi Reynolds restaurant in Las Vegas. She greeted me at the door and introduced herself, as if I didn’t know who she was. Very lovely woman. I had no idea how tiny she was.

[Mumblix]

I was glad to hear on another comment thread that Ricardo Montalban was an absolute gentleman and a total class act in person. Never had the chance to meet him, but I've always liked him.

[jes]

I want to tell you that Leonard Nimoy was really down to earth. He told us he felt bad about us having to stand in line at the Sci-Fi Convention for an autograph for so long. My friend worked for him as a personal assistant and she also said he was so kind and considerate. He appreciated his fans and is the nicest Star I have ever met.

[rogerhuner]

While undergoing Platoon Leadership Candidate duty in 1967 our platoon was taken to Headquarters Marine Corp for the sunset parade. One of the guests was Martha Ray. She made a point to come over
And talk with us. She was the only person in 10 weeks who treated us as human beings. She was one of the good ones.

[bobcastro]

I met Weird al Yancovic once when he came to my home. very nice guy. he even talked with me for awhile, as he new I was blind, and couldn't see just a smile and a wave, and he audographed my weird Als greatest hits, and I even have a pic of him and me framed somewhere. the greatest evening of my life.

[bonniebloom]

I remember sitting in a bar/ restaurant with my date in West Palm Beach. It was the early 90's. Then Tiny Tim walked in alone. We waved him over and the 3 of us talked for hours. Telling funny stories and laughing. It was a great night. He was so sweet, humerous, humble and all around nice guy. R.I.P sweet man.

[roysmallian]

I had the opportunity of watching the afternoon taping of the Jay Leno show many years back. He was a very kind host, and we watched the show on television in the evening. He was so polite to his guests that he edited out scenes that might have shown them in a bad light. A true gentleman.

[frisbee]

Worked with an armorer one evening at a roaring twenties party. He handed me an actual Tommy gun for a prop as I as dressed up like a twenties movie gangster. We talked for a while and he began telling me about stars he had worked with. His stories were very colorful and enjoyable until I brought up Robert De Niro, being a fan. The man told me that of all the people he met in his life, De Niro was the biggest A hole he'd ever met in his life, on or off the set. From what I've seen of De Niro these past few years, I can see the guy was right on.

[tedtimothy]

I was staying in Sacramento. One lunch hour, I was driving on a one- way street near the State capitol building. Ahead was Gov. Reagan's limo. I passed the limo looked back and gave him a big thumbs up. The limo sped up and as it came even, Gov. Reagan leaned forward and gave me a big smile and wave. Another time, I read that a student wanted to go home to LA for the holidays. Gov. Reagan heard about it He said he was going to LA for the holidays too and he offered the student a ride home on his airplane.

[pollypurree]

I remember years ago seeing Brooke Shields driving her car thru a construction site on I-95 in Stratford, Connecticut. I honked my horn and waved at her. She honked her horn and waved back. I honked my horn again and waved. She honked her horn and waved back. Then we both started honking out horns and waving like crazy at each other with both hands. The construction workers were looking at us like we were both nuts.