Starstruck: Celebrities Who Met Their Famous Idols… Including One Singer Who Was Left 'Crying' — 'Will Never Forget That Moment'

Even with their fame and success, celebrities can find themselves starstruck when they come face-to-face with their own idols. In fact, some of Hollywood’s biggest names have shared their own experiences of being awe-inspired when meeting other notable figures in the industry.

RadarOnline.com takes a look at some of these memorable moments when idols became starstruck fans themselves.

Austin Butler, the rising star known for his role in Bikeriders, recently opened up about a moment that left him speechless when he almost bumped into actor Ryan Gosling. “I saw him outside of my hotel, and I panicked and had to walk through another door without saying hi,” recalled Butler, who has long admired the Barbie actor.

Elisabeth Moss, the talented actress from Mad Men, admitted to freezing in awe when she met the talented Sandra Bullock at an awards ceremony. “I just stood there, completely at a loss for words. She was just so cool and funny, and I couldn’t muster up the courage to talk to her,” Moss confessed.

For Kelly Rowland, meeting her idol Whitney Houston was nothing short of a dream come true. Reflecting on their encounter, which took place in a hotel lobby, Rowland recalled, “She was just a radiant light, and I was so overwhelmed. I listened to every word she said. My body was literally shaking from excitement. I’ll never forget that moment.”

Pop powerhouse Adele experienced a delightful surprise when her idol, Shania Twain, attended her Las Vegas residency. Unbeknownst to Adele, Twain was in the audience until she spotted her. “Thank God you had a hat on; I would have self-combusted!” Adele remarked after realizing Twain was there, humorously expressing her excitement to have the legendary singer in attendance.

Star of This Is Us Sterling K. Brown openly shared his nerves about meeting the legendary Meryl Streep. “When I finally did meet her, it was as if all my dreams had come true,” he said. “She complimented my work and even kissed me on the cheek!” Brown’s enthusiasm and admiration for Streep highlight how even Hollywood’s finest feel the impact of superstar encounters.