Of course, talent has a lot to do with how far someone makes it in Hollywood (and unfortunately, so do looks), but much of a singer or actor's success comes straight from the support of their fans. After all, they have to be the ones buying concert tickets, albums, movie tickets, and merchandise — and spreading the word of their love for their favorite celebrity on the internet, right?
While some stars try to stay out of the public eye and keep their lives as private as possible, others totally acknowledge that their fans are the reason they've made it as far as they have. And they simply don't hold back when it comes to sharing their appreciation for the ones who made their dreams come true.
From showing up unannounced at a fan's home to going out of their way to send gifts and even throw parties for those who love them, here are 15 times celebrities surprised their unsuspecting fans. Warning: Some of the videos you're about to see might just make you cry!
Taylor Swift
Plenty of fans send celebrities invitations to their biggest events, but Taylor Swift is one who actually follows through. After a fan named Gena invited her to her bridal shower, Taylor showed up — and with plenty of gifts in hand, of course. She even made a vlog about the whole surprise for her official YouTube channel. So cool!
Justin Bieber
For an episode of a show called Knock Knock on Fox, Justin Bieber pulled off the surprise of a lifetime for one of his fans who was celebrating her birthday. He threw a girl named Ashley a surprise quinceañera after she had to cancel hers because she was sick with meningitis, and even danced with her at the party.
Adele
Fans were super bummed when Adele postponed her Las Vegas residency, but she tried to make it up to the ones who were already in town the best way she could: with surprise video calls. Some fans got to talk to the singer one-on-one thanks to Adele's staffers, who were on site making dreams come true.
Harry Styles
When Harry Styles hosted a pop-up for his album, Fine Line, in London, people didn't expect to actually see him there. But one fan was minding her own business, checking out the exhibits, and when she turned around, Harry was standing there — and of course, he took the time to chat and pose for pictures.
Ariana Grande
A few years ago, Ariana Grande teamed up with Jimmy Fallon to surprise fans who were singing her songs. From adults to teenagers to young kids, Ariana was able to make so many people's days, and the video footage is just adorable. Everyone had the sweetest reactions!
Keanu Reeves
In 2019, Keanu Reeves was filming a movie in Louisiana when one family decided to put a sign in their yard that said "you're breathtaking" — a reference to a popular meme involving the star. The sign caught Keanu's attention, and he decided to stop by the house to meet everyone who lived there.
Nick Jonas
While in Cleveland in June 2021, Nick Jonas was in the car when he noticed a fan wearing a Jonas Brothers T-shirt on the street. He decided to pull over and stop for a selfie with her, which definitely blew her mind at the time. Maybe it's worth it to wear a Jonas Brothers shirt everywhere we go, just in case?
Rihanna
It's hard to imagine exactly what it would be like to celebrate your birthday with Rihanna herself, but one fan got to find out! When she noticed that the Fenty mogul was at the same restaurant, she stopped by the table to ask for a photo for her BFF, the birthday girl. Instead, Rihanna told her to pretend that she'd said no, and came over to their table to surprise her herself.
Billie Eilish
When Billie Eilish found out that one of her biggest fans was caring for her mom and brother full-time, she popped by a radio station to meet her in person — and the fan had absolutely no idea. The moment they shared is really sweet, so don't be surprised if you shed a few tears while watching!
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has always been the kind of guy who likes communicating with his fans, so this surprise is just like him. After finding out that one of his fans in the audience of a screening of Red Notice is a veteran who cares for his mother, he gifted the fan his own personal truck.
Kim Kardashian
Going all the way back to 2015, Kim Kardashian decided to celebrate her birthday with some of the people who love her the most: her fans. She sent invites to everyone she follows on Twitter and flew them all out to have brunch with her to celebrate her big day.
Selena Gomez
Add Selena Gomez to the list of celebrities who have made an unexpected appearance at a fan's home. While in Australia, she visited a fan named Sophie who had created a Facebook group to bring Selena's Australian fans together. Selena showed up in Sophie's bedroom one day, and she was totally shocked.
Pink
After Pink found out that meeting her was on a dying fan's bucket list, she did what she could to make it happen. In November 2021, she video called a fan in hospice care with cancer (named Diane Berberian), and they chatted for more than 30 minutes. Pink also sang "We Are the Champions" for her.
Chris Evans
Good news: Chris Evans is just as sweet as you'd imagine he is. After a young boy got mauled by a dog while protecting his little sister, Chris made him a video message to let him know what a hero he was, and even sent him one of his Captain America shields as a gift.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga showed up while a fan was doing a makeup tutorial and stopped to read a letter about how she helped him come out. Suddenly, Gaga was behind him, and she did his makeup for him — so adorable! Many sweet moments were shared, and it's definitely a tearjerker video.
