Ever wonder if the stars had a sense of humor when they aligned with a diva’s attitude? Maybe Mercury was in retrograde, or Mars decided to throw a hissy fit—either way, it’s clear some celebs take “star power” a bit too literally, leaving fans wondering if meeting their idols was a cosmic mistake. When Redditor Jackytobacky popped the question, “Who is the rudest celeb you have met? What happened?” a floodgate of jaw-dropping, cringe-worthy stories erupted, reminding us all why you sometimes should just admire from afar. Buckle up, because these 17 tales of infamous celeb rudeness prove that sometimes, the universe’s signs are all too real. LEARN MORE.

So, when Redditor, Jackytobacky asked: “Who is the rudest celeb you have met? What happened?” I quickly realized why people say you should never meet your heroes — Here are 17 stories people shared about their worst encounters with celebs:

Note: BuzzFeed cannot confirm the validity of these stories. These individuals are supposedly speaking from their own experiences.  

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