18 People Who Thought They Met Celebrities...And Were Totally Wrong

Spotting a celebrity in the wild is something most people would love to do (even if they don’t admit it). And when a friend actually does see someone famous? They take a picture, post it to social media and never, ever let anyone forget it. 

…And hopefully they never do what these people did. When they thought they met a celebrity, they took a picture and posted it everywhere. The only downside? They were totally, embarrassingly wrong.

How often do you think this guy pulls this trick?

…but this is Peter Dinklage.

In their defense, it’s pretty close.

…but this is George Clooney.

Just because he’s wearing two chains, doesn’t mean… sigh.

…but this is 2 Chainz.

“No bro. I swear you’re him!”

…but this is Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Girls, that’s really NOT Mike Tyson.

…but this is Mike Tyson.

Because why not?

…but this is Common.

A grey beard doesn’t make him the Grey Wizard.

…but this is Ian Mckellen.

Oh, really?

…but this is Orlando Bloom.

…and this is Christian Bale.

Apparently, you CAN’T die now.

…but this is Bill Murray.

How is that even close? (If anything, that’s a bad Gerard Butler.)

Oh, a “true fan,” huh?

…but this is Ed Sheeran.

Nope…although he could be a Dave Grohl doppleganger.

…but this is Johnny Depp.

Have to love that (fake) Southern charm.

…but this is Reese Witherspoon.

Now, if Taylor Swift was in tow I’d look twice.

…but this is Jake Gyllenhaal.

Of course he was humble. It WASN’T him!

…but this is Dwight Howard.

FAIL.

…but this is Drew Carey.

This kid is no Greendale student.

…but this is Donald Glover.

If they think this is actually Macklemore, I’ve got a bridge to sell you.

…but this is Macklemore.

(via eBaum’s World / Getty Images Entertainment)

I have a feeling none of these people will ever live this down.

18 People Who Thought They Met Celebrities...And Were Totally Wrong