It’s… not the best time to hold onto your individual celebrity fandoms fairly closely. And that’s sugar coating the issue to within an inch of its life. The on-going sexual harassment scandal that is, at long bloody last, starting to publicly weed out some of Hollywood’s more infamous “open secrets” is claiming name after name seemingly by the day. And while that is incredibly good, overdue, and vitally important work, the constant stream of stories and updates gives the whole industry a pretty grubby look.
So it’s worthwhile noting that, while the bad people do exist in large numbers, the entire cult of Hollywood and entertainment also has more than its fair share of absolute human treasures as well.
In response to the overwhelming volume of bad celebrity stories, people have been taking to Twitter today to share their often unheralded encounters with nice celebrities who have done good, selfless, kind things. And it’s all a bit wonderful.
It all started with this humble call out a few hours ago.
if anyone has any nice allegations against a celebrity that would be great too. does a famous actor give good christmas presents. does lady comedian alwyays smoke people out
— BAKOON (@BAKKOOONN) November 9, 2017
And then in came the yarns. Thick and fast.
Stanley Tucci puts on a big fake mustache and cooks for the homeless
— dansplainer (@JawlessMonk) November 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/Randazzoj/status/928743376576376832
Salma Hayek danced with my little sister at a party once, as did Shannon Doherty, and Spice Girl Mel C played Connect 4 with her. Lucy Liu was so incredibly kind and lovely when we worked together when I was nine that she became one of my first big crushes.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) November 10, 2017
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman let me stay with them when my mom was in the hospital for cancer surgeries
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/McLeemz/status/928754241971290116
i got to meet pete postlethwaite backstage after watching him do king lear. when i congratulated him on his performances he smiled warmly and tickled me on the belly before wandering off
— hurtdeer classic™ (@hurtdeer) November 9, 2017
Pete by-god Postlethwaite throwing out playful belly rubs oh my absolute fuck.
David Tennant not only graciously accepted an academic paper from a random fan in the Richard II stage door line but actually read it and sent me an appreciative note about it
— big richard ii energy (@angevin2) November 9, 2017
Will Forte is the kindest and best human I have ever met. Method Man rules too, and he smells FANTASTIC all the time.
— Peter Atencio (@Atencio) November 9, 2017
The idea that Method Man smells incredible is so intensely soothing.
Comedian Sinbad once saw me eating a Nestle’s Frozen Crunch Bar at Epcot Center, walked over to the ice cream vendor and bought one himself, and then tipped it to me like you would a top hat, smiled and walked off. It was a great day.
— Kevin (@kezdawg) November 9, 2017
This is, inescapably, one of the most unbelievably good mental images of all time. Sinbad, doffing the frozen cap to a stranger. Unreal.
Jesse Eisenburg moved here a few years ago bc he likes quiet small town life and he donates massive amounts of money and work to the domestic violence shelter here. I haven’t met him yet but everyone who has says he is a sweet and generous person. https://t.co/2WfawGEV5x
— SEVERAL LARGE SPIDERS (@FrostyCobweb) November 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/daisy_mcdonald/status/928789311167741952
https://twitter.com/ConnerHabib/status/928809942001184770
Michelle Pfeiffer spent a long afternoon on STARDUST demanding baby pictures and stories about my then-new son and telling stories about her own kids. She gave me parenting tips and a list of places to go in LA when he got older. https://t.co/EXZipgi7G0
— DrewMcWeeny (@DrewMcWeeny) November 10, 2017
robin williams was the nicest, most compassionate celebrity I ever had the pleasure of knowing in person. personally saw him threaten to beat the hell out of some rando harassing a homeless person in the ocean district six or so years ago
— Van Hammersly (@caylenb) November 9, 2017
Chino from Deftones will walk with you all the way to the train station even though you’re a software engineer in your dork ass work clothes
— thomas violence (@thomas_violence) November 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/mumphrey/status/928746470634807296
Joel McHale is absurdly nice. I was a massive Community fan and he spotted me glancing at him outside a comedy theater and walked over to hang out and talk to me and all of my friends. Months later I went to a taping of The Soup and he remembered me
— go hang a salami, im a lasagna hog (@MattGrippi) November 9, 2017
There is absolutely heaps more in that thread if you feel like reading; some truly heartwarming stuff in there.
‘Course it goes without saying that the amount of good people in the industry will forever outweigh the bad, but in an era where the bad stories have to be told and told loudly, sometimes it’s nice to sit back, take a few moments off, and pay attention to some nice things.
It’s good for the soul.
