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During his 'Billy on the Street' segment with Billy Eichner, the star of Guardians of the Galaxy found himself in an amusing situation. As they roamed the streets of New York, Chris Pratt and Billy Eichner asked pedestrians if they recognized Pratt. They encountered a highly enthusiastic Scottish family, but unsurprisingly, the family had no idea who Chris Pratt was. However, they handled the situation with great enthusiasm, which softened the humorous blow for the 'Star-Lord' actor.
Beyoncé once flew in dancers from Africa who had no idea who she was. The 'Alien Superstar' singer walked into the dance studio and introduced herself only to realize that her fellow entertainers had no idea who she was.
Demi Lovato, the singing sensation, embarked on a unique adventure as an undercover Lyft driver in Denver. Using the alias "Sam," she left subtle clues about her true identity throughout the rides, including singing her songs and sharing her love for Lyft. The big surprise was only revealed at the end of the journey.
Usain Bolt, one of the most recognizable athletes of our time, found himself in a funny situation in Jamaica. While attending the Champs event, a prestigious track and field meet in Jamaica, a security guard initially didn't recognize Bolt and closed the gate to keep him out. Moments later, realizing his mistake, the guard apologized for the mix-up, but not before the entire event was caught on camera.
At a barbershop in London, boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a rather uncomfortable experience at the hands of a woman who had no idea who he was. "I don't know you, innit. So what's the big deal?" This eventually prompted Mayweather to sternly suggest "Google!" in an attempt to encourage the increasingly frustrated woman to find out more about him.
Even the most recognizable F1 driver, Lewis Hamilton, has experienced this. In a comical encounter a grand prix race, a security officer stopped Hamilton, fully geared, and asked if he had a pass to enter the paddock. Hamilton's amused response, "I'm a driver," highlights the humorous mix-up.
In a Jimmy Kimmel on-the-street segment, Jennifer Lawrence playfully quizzed a passerby about "Jennifer Lawrence." The person she asked had no clue and said they only knew Jennifer Aniston, even going as far as to say that Aniston was prettier than JLaw.
Rapper Gucci Mane decided to wander the streets of Dubai taking the risky decision to do so without the presence of his security team. Luckily, not a single person noticed.
Jennifer Lopez's visit to her childhood block in the Bronx took an unexpected turn when she encountered the resident living in her old home. J-Lo greeted him and shared her connection to the place, to which the gentleman responded, "You's who?"
Shaquille O'Neal, the towering basketball legend and multi-talented celebrity, went undercover as a Lyft driver in Atlanta. Despite his unmistakable presence, some riders failed to recognize him. His playful disguise, complete with a wig and beard, along with references to his career and movies, should have been giveaways!
Drake had a playful moment at a party when someone questioned his presence with, "Who invited you?" His quick-witted response, "Myself?" added a touch of humor to the event, proving he can handle any situation with style.
Adam Sandler made headlines when a TikTok video showed him being turned away from an IHOP restaurant. The incident occurred after a waitress failed to recognize him, leaving him with a 30-minute wait for a table. Sandler left the IHOP in search of another restaurant.
Zendaya had a surprising encounter when she met a fan's mom who mistakenly thought she was an actor from "13 Reasons Why."
Migos rapper Offset was stopped by the police a few years ago due to having window tint too dark for the legal limit. He did try to pull the famous card, but sadly for him, the police did not recognize him.
When a fan's Dad pulled out his phone to record a message to his daughter from Selena Gomez, it soon became evident that he had absolutely no idea who she was. Incredibly, the singer handled the situation with class, laughing it off.
Lamb of God's frontman, Randy Blythe, had a heartwarming encounter with security guard Rachel. In a viral video, Rachel asked for his stage pass as he tried to access the stage for the band's performance. Once the misunderstanding was cleared, Blythe responded warmly, saying, "Don't be sorry, you're doing your job. I like you!"
LeBron James took a break from basketball to work at Blaze Pizza, the pizza chain in which he is an investor. During a light-hearted encounter with a customer, he was mistaken for his friend Dwyane Wade, sparking some good-natured humor between them.
Rap icon Jay-Z once took the subway to one of his Brooklyn performances, swarmed by fans and press on the journey. However, he ended up sitting next to an elderly woman who had no idea who he was. "Are you famous?" she asked the rapper. Jay-Z handled the encounter with grace and turned the situation into a memorable encounter for the unknowing passenger.
Taylor Swift has been in the public spotlight for what seems like her entire life, so when she went to South Korea she probably wasn’t expecting to go completely unnoticed. Swift actually said that it was a nice change of pace!
During her skit as guest host of the Jimmy Kimmel Show in 2020, the pop sensation interviewed a few “seniors” in an attempt to find out if they knew who she was. The results were hilarious!
Chanel West Coast faced an embarrassing moment when denied entry to an LA club. She unleashed an epic meltdown of the "do you know who I am?" variety, hurling insults at the security guard.
Britney Spears recently had an unexpected encounter with a security guard while trying to greet basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama. The mishap occurred as the guard blocked her, not recognizing the star, causing Britney to accidentally strike herself according to reports on the incident.
Pop star Kesha found herself in an awkward situation when she approached comedian Jerry Seinfeld, asking for a hug. However, Jerry didn't recognize her and politely declined—not just once, but three times. It was a cringe-worthy moment that left Kesha and her fans surprised.
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier found himself in an embarrassing situation when asked about Nelson Mandela at a charity event. Bernier seemed not to know who Mandela was and gave a cringe-worthy response.
Travis Scott's embarrassing moment unfolded in a video that went viral on Twitter. While in Japan, he walked among locals, concealing his identity under a white graphic hoodie. Even when he unveiled his face for a photo, the pedestrians failed to recognize the renowned rapper. Scott was unphased by the unexpected lack of reaction.
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Rami Malek may play a tech wizard in his role on the hit TV series 'Mr. Robot", however, Malek revealed in an interview at the Screen Actors Guild Awards that he was far less up to date on things than his character, so much so that at a Paris party he found himself dancing with supermodel Bella Hadid. The only problem was that he had no idea who she was.
Billie Eilish's introduction to Orlando Bloom by Katy Perry at Coachella took an unexpected turn. At first, Eilish had no clue about Bloom's fame and thought he was just a friend of Perry's. After a revealing Google search, their second meeting was a lot different!
Ashton Kutcher shared a hilarious story about mistaking Harry Styles at a neighbor's karaoke party. Not recognizing the pop sensation, Kutcher complimented Styles on his singing prowess. Later, he learned Styles' identity and felt a tad embarrassed.
Celebrities, with their opulent lifestyles and fame, often live in a world apart. The glitz, the glamour, and the constant spotlight—it's a realm that seems almost too good to be true. But, as we'll discover, even the most famous faces in the world can still fly under the radar sometimes (even if they don't mean to).
Join us as we explore moments when celebrities like Zendaya, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and more went incognito, sharing unforgettable and often hilarious stories. Click through the gallery to uncover these endearing and sometimes downright embarrassing incidents that left A-listers feeling more like average Joes!
Reese Witherspoon, the renowned actress, faced an embarrassing incident when she was arrested in 2013. During the arrest, she became confrontational with a police officer, asking, "Do you know my name?" and saying, "You're about to find out who I am." Her husband, Jim Toth, was arrested for DUI, while Reese later apologized for her behavior and expressed her embarrassment, emphasizing her respect for law enforcement.
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Celebrities, with their opulent lifestyles and fame, often live in a world apart. The glitz, the glamour, and the constant spotlight—it's a realm that seems almost too good to be true. But, as we'll discover, even the most famous faces in the world can still fly under the radar sometimes (even if they don't mean to).
Join us as we explore moments when celebrities like Zendaya, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and more went incognito, sharing unforgettable and often hilarious stories. Click through the gallery to uncover these endearing and sometimes downright embarrassing incidents that left A-listers feeling more like average Joes!