Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 5: How to Locate a Celebrity Remotely
• Method 2 of 5: How to Locate a Celebrity Yourself
• Method 3 of 5: Meeting a Star at an Event
• Method 4 of 5: Meeting a Star in Everyday Life
• Method 5 of 5: Always be mindful of etiquette when meeting a star
• Tips
• Warnings

Many people dream of meeting their famous idols. Some even create entire websites and social media pages dedicated to their favorite stars. Meeting a celebrity can be a memorable experience, requiring some effort and planning ahead of time. Below you will find tips on how to meet a celebrity, get an autograph, or say hello to a celebrity.

Steps

Method 1 of 5: How to Locate a Celebrity Remotely

1. 1 Read tabloid newspapers and websites. The tabloids and blogs regularly publish photos of celebrities in everyday life. Pay attention to the background of your photos. If you see a hotel, this is most likely the place where they stayed. If it's a coffee shop or boutique, then maybe this is a place they visit regularly.
   • Set up an alert system on Google for the name of your favorite celebrity. You will receive newsletters, as well as information about their location, based on the latest paparazzi photos and fan updates.
   • Tracking down celebrities is a popular hobby. Many people blog about this topic, which are regularly updated with new information.
2. 2 Follow your favorite celebrity on Twitter. Many celebrities tweet regularly throughout the day. Based on their records, you can determine where they regularly go to the gym, where to eat, or which stores they visit. Visiting these places will increase your chances of meeting them.
   • Many fans post their photos with celebrities on Twitter. Fans following your favorite celebrities can litter your news feed, but it can also let you know if a celebrity is in your immediate vicinity.
3. 3 Start an Instagram page. Uploaded photos of celebrities can give you a clue of where they are spending their time. Pay attention to the background of photos, street signs, store names, and other information identifying their locations.
   • Most celebrity Facebook pages are run by their agents and may not be updated regularly. But you can get the information you need from the comments left by fans.
4. 4 Use databases on the internet. There are many websites that provide information on where and when your favorite celebrity movie or TV show, autograph signing or public speaking will take place.

Method 2 of 5: How to Locate a Celebrity Yourself

1. 1 Visit Los Angeles, New York or London. Many celebrities live in these cities or spend a lot of time there, which increases your chances of meeting them.
2. 2 Chat online. You can either clearly state your hobby of being photographed with the stars, or casually mention your special interest in one person. You never know who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows another guy who's coaching Brad Pitt.
   • Keep calm. Just as you would protect your friends, coworkers, boss, or coworker from someone who appears to be a threat to them, people involved in celebrity life will not introduce you if you think you’re dangerous or strange.
   • Express your interest in a specific area of ​​art and entertainment, rather than a specific person. If your social and business connections are aware of your love for a particular movie, music, or theater, they will be more inclined to exchange information, tickets, and news relevant to the wider range of people you are interested in. You can get information about Beyoncé's concert from friends if they know about your addiction to pop music. But if they think you are only interested in Taylor Swift, they may decide not to bother you with unnecessary information.
3. 3 Ask around. When you go for a cup of coffee or lunch in a popular place, ask the service personnel who is visiting them. Some people can be very open-minded, and may even tell you what day of the week or time of day certain people usually go for groceries or takeaways.
4. 4 Read the art section of the newspapers. There you can find information about upcoming theatrical performances, gallery opening, autograph signing and other similar events.
   • Visit the theater or gallery where the celebrity is due to appear. Talk to the people who work there. You never know who can tell you some information about his / her whereabouts.

Method 3 of 5: Meeting a Star at an Event

1. 1 Buy tickets for a concert, play, or any other event where a celebrity is expected to appear. With a ticket in hand, you will not need to wait outside in the hope of at least a glimpse of your idol.
   • Get the best seats you can afford. The closer you get to the stage, the more likely they will see you. Some performers like to interact with the audience. They may even take pictures or chat with you.
   • You can also purchase a VIP ticket, which includes a visit to the reception, during which your idol will talk to the press and sign autographs. With this ticket, you will usually have great seats in the auditorium and a guaranteed photo of the two of you at the end of the event, although it will not be cheap. Most booking agents will explain to you what is included in the VIP package.
2. 2 Watch for autographs. Celebrities often arrange autographs, both to advertise their own books and to advertise books related to the projects they are working on. (For example, in 2012, Hollywood actress Jennifer Lawrence signed copies of The Hunger Games in New York to increase literacy.) Many of these activities are free. There are websites that can notify you of such upcoming events.
   • Contact the bookstore in advance to find out how many people are expected to queue, whether there will be an opportunity to take a photo with a star, general rules, etc. Major bookstores often host such events, so they know exactly what to expect.
   • Most likely, you will not be able to take a picture with a star during the signing process; organizers usually want the line to keep moving. Do not insist or the next time you may not be allowed to participate in the event.
   • According to the rules for most of these events, only those who have purchased the book are usually allowed to queue.
   • Consider purchasing multiple books. This will allow you to spend more time with the star.
3. 3 Wait at the service entrance. If you have tickets for a play or show, arrive early and look for a service entrance or back door on the premises. After the show is over, head straight there and wait until the star comes out. Most likely, there will already be a crowd of people waiting, but you may still be able to take a picture or get an autograph.
   • Some stars can get very tired after the show and don't want to sign autographs or pose for you. Always be polite and sympathetic to other people's wishes.
4. 4 Sign up for the extras to record a television show. Many TV shows invite celebrities to visit. You can sign up for the extras for the shooting of such TV shows, where your favorite celebrity will be a guest at that moment.
   • As in the theater, the building where the talk shows will be filmed will also have a back door. Filming a TV show is usually a well-organized event with lots of paparazzi and fans involved, but you might be able to get a quick meeting. This, of course, primarily depends on the star and on its schedule.

Method 4 of 5: Meeting a Star in Everyday Life

1. 1 Visit places your favorite celebrity also visits. You may not be able to afford to dress at Prada or Louis Vuitton, but you can still visit other places where your idols are regulars. These places can be anything from a supermarket to a gym.
   • Stores usually do not favor visitors who do not buy anything. Buying something from a store, even a small and inexpensive item, will make you a desirable customer.
2. 2 Wait outside the hotel where the star is staying. Press conferences and premieres usually start late, so if you arrive early in the morning, you might see a star leaving the hotel.
   • Waiting in the hotel lobby can be a problem for you, so move your waiting to the hotel bar and order yourself a drink. Position yourself so that people can be seen entering and leaving the hotel.
   • Don't be discouraged if you fail to rank with a good view. Most of the major hotels, which are frequently visited by stars, have back doors to protect the privacy of their famous visitors.
3. 3 Wait by the musicians' van. If you are at a concert, ask where the musicians' van is and try to get there. Many bands pack up very quickly after the show, but someone can be there at that moment and introduce you.
4. 4 Take a job near a place where celebrities often spend their time. Take a job as a waiter at their favorite restaurant, as a bartender at a bar they drop by frequently, or as a personal trainer at their gym. An 8 hour shift greatly increases your chances of meeting them.
   • Before applying for a job, make sure that it involves your interaction with your idols. The positions of valet parking and cloakroom attendant may not be particularly prestigious and do not predict a brilliant career, but these are exactly the positions that imply your direct interaction with guests.
   • Always be a professional in your field. Most employers whose frequent clients are celebrities will not tolerate staff annoying their celebrity visitors. Under the right circumstances, it's normal to start a conversation or even ask for a photo. But if you become annoying, you are unlikely to save your workplace.

Method 5 of 5: Always be mindful of etiquette when meeting a star

1. 1 Come to events well in advance. Some activities may even require you to spend the night in a tent. Bring a book or music with you to keep yourself entertained while you wait.
   • Take a friend with you, especially if you need to arrive a few hours before the start of the event or even spend the night. You can keep each other's place in line and bring each other food and drinks.
2. 2 Decide what you want. Autograph? Photo for memory? You may be able to get both, but in case of unforeseen circumstances, for example, if a celebrity is late and you have to choose, you need to know what you would like to receive the most.
   • Ask for the autograph to be addressed to you personally. This lowers the chances of selling the signed item for money, and increases the chances that the celebrity will autograph you and maybe even start a conversation with you.
   • Be ready. Have a pen and autograph item (photo or program) ready. If they are generous and decide to sign you, make the process as easy as possible for them.
3. 3 Think ahead of time what to say. Most likely, everything will happen very quickly and in a hurry. So prepare a short introduction. Tell him / her your name and a suggestion or two about how you appreciate his / her work. Express your requests clearly and politely, and always in the form of questions ("May I take a photo with you?"), And not statements ("Now we will take a photo with you").
   • If you have something to say to this person, write a letter and hand it to him / her at the event. They can read it later when they have free time.
4. 4 Keep calm. This person's music may have changed your life. You may think you two are soul mates. Be friendly and polite, but avoid sentimentality and over-emotionality. Excessive fawning, yelling, or adoration can embarrass a star.
5. 5 Smile and be friendly. Celebrities are very busy people. They take part in a large number of public events every month. Don't be demanding or aggressive. With genuine friendliness and understanding, you are more likely to get what you want.
   • Always ask before taking photos. It will seem rude of you to just take out your phone and start taking pictures without permission.
6. 6 Do not hesitate before stepping aside. If you are attending an event or waiting at the service entrance, there will likely be many others waiting with you.After you get your photo, handshake, or autograph, let others meet the celebrity. They are probably as impatient as you are to meet their idol as soon as possible.
   • Don't be discouraged if they don't shake your hand or if the meeting goes very quickly. There are many more opportunities ahead!

Tips

• Celebrities are people too. When you meet with them, they may be sick or have a painful breakup, or deeply regret their decision not to go to veterinary school. Celebrities, just like ordinary people, have bad days when they can make a negative first impression. If you encounter less cordiality when meeting a celebrity than you hoped or expected, give the star some relief. You may have caught them at a bad time.
• Never assume a celebrity will autograph you or allow you to take a photo. Depending on their schedule, they may not have time for this. If they turn you down, smile and let them continue their day.
• Respect the privacy of celebrities and do not leave common sense for a minute. If you see your favorite celebrity out with your kids, consider whether it would be polite to interrupt her family time. Remember, they are human too.
• Some people just don't realize that celebrities are people too. They put celebrities at the center of their lives. Celebrities are ordinary people and should be treated as such. You don't need to lose your head when meeting them. They are just like you.
• Remember that celebrities are just ordinary people, just with a different lifestyle.

Warnings

• In some public places, such as hotels and shops, useless wandering by visitors is prohibited, which is often suppressed by the management staff of these establishments. If you are going to hang out in hotels or shops, please buy something at least from time to time. Otherwise, you risk getting a ban on visiting these places.
• Harassment is considered a crime. Never try to enter a celebrity's home, hotel room, or private space. Any correspondence should be directed to the official address or phone number for fans and never to a personal address.