My apologies for probably being the terrible of the team at spelling and grammar... John is just too perfect and I'm afraid my account of the premiere will be nothing compared!
So.. I had a very busy day already booked, so I wasn't sure if I could make the premiere. The previous two times that I had been to London and attended her premieres (Wimbedon and Elizabethtown). - John was remarkably able to get actual tickets for us so I made the trip up with a friend. This time, no tickets, no friends... + a huge premiere? I wondered if I would actually see Kirsten and would it be worth the hours of standing... Plus I'm in complete denial that I am a 'fan'. I hate being perceived as this... and the whole - standing at the front of the bars doesn't really do much for my cred. LOL. I started the site so long ago, not because I was a fan, but because I adored her movie (Interview with the Vampire) and I thought it was so cool she got to kiss Brad Pitt!... but yes, over 8 years I have grown to love all her movies and really respect her as a person. I am so luck to have chosen someone to be as down-to-earth and genuine as Kirsten...
anyway, yes, see im rambling again...
Soooo... 2pm came - I decided I have to go! So I quickly printed off some pictures to be signed by the cast and dashed down to Leicester Square.
My journey consisted of asking myself, what am I doing? What if someone see's me? lol
I arrived! It was huge! I'd never really seen a big premiere - I suddenly thought. Oh dear! I should have come earlier! I walked round in circles wondering how the hell to get into the middle bit... I waiting by the locked gates.. and called John... 'Hi John, It's Jess here - where are you'? He said he could see me and I glanced around and waved! I eventually found my way to John and said hello... asked a few questions like how long have you been here?... its so warm today!... have you brought pictures?.. where shall i stand? eeeek...
John said Johnathan had arrived too and I wondered, who, what, when, why? and .... where am I going to stand!!!.. looking around nervously thinking im too laaaate! every single bit of railing had been taken! John's spot I have to say - wasn't the best - however it was right at the front, and I probably would have risked that bit too if I were close enough tot he front. I said I was going to go for a wonder to try and find myself a better spot. (I could have stayed by John but there were so many people sitting around him I just had nowhere to go really). As I walked around I noticed Johnathan, waved and walked over to say 'Hi'. What a nice guy he is, so genuine and very easy to talk to. We had a giggle and a chat (not about you John, I promise) and he even said he felt like he should ask for my autograph or something! lol.. I felt touched but at the same time shocked. I'm just... me. We talked about work and the website ad of course Kirsten! (apparently he doesnt think too much on her new love interest lol)... He also gave me the most wonderful gift.. It was a real-made book full of images from the Elizabethtown premiere! With a whole page of photos of Kirsten and I! I had always been meaning to do something similar - I was touched! What a wonderful thing for someone to do.
I then wondered around and I realised I had nowhere to stand and Johanthan was defiantly in a good spot - (minus a huge tree in the way).. so I sneakily walked back over to him. After an hour the crowd got busier.. and somehow I managed to squeeze right in! Phewwwwww! Although I felt terrible on John and I was repeatedly saying this to Johnathan, he said he asked John to come over to this spot, so all I could do was hope that Kirsten would make her way down there !
It all started around 5.30... the C celebs arrived and soon after, Kirsten did too. She spent a long time greeting fans outside. I watched on the tv screen while getting a few pictures of the other tv celebs and footballers walking by. Kirsten slowly started to get closer and I spotted her mum standing only a few paces in front of me! I really wanted to shout her name, but I think she may have been a little freaked out. I wanted so much to introduce myself, if only I was that little bit more confident... who knows...
Kirsten did her interviews and then started to walk down the line I was standing on, I was excited but at the same time cringing - what was I going to say to her? lol .. anyway, she got to me and I said :
"Hi Kirsten! Its Jessica" ... "Err the girl that does your website"..
Kirsten, "Ohhhh Hiiiii, How are you doing"?
* She actually looked blank when I said Jessica but then it must have clicked because before I finished my sentence as she actually FLUNG her arms around me and HUGGED me! Yes hugged me! All I could think was wow - she sooo didn't have to do that! I thought I was messing up her hair and makeup!"
then I think the rest of the conversation went something like this:
Jess, "Ahh your in London! I'm so glad you came to the London premiere!"
Kirsten, "Awww yeh me too. I love London, but I have to leave in the morning..."
Jess "Aww do you? I see your brought your mum - thats nice!"
Kirsten "Yeah, Yeah my mum is here with me on this trip..."
- Kirsten says to publicist, this is the girl that does the most amazing website -
- Jess blushes and shakes her head -
Jess "Is it ok to have a picture?"
- Kirsten wasn't allow to take any pictures due to her limited time, but she looked at her publicist and said - ok just you though.. She can. She can - and passed the camera to her publicist.
Jess "Awww thaaank youuu"
Kirsten "Aww you should have come to the Premiere"
Jess "Aww I know, I know.. I tried.. hehe"
Kirsten "Aww I'm sorry, I'm sorry...."
Jess "No, No its ok, I was lucky enough to go to your last two, I cant have it all!"
Kirsten "Well it was nice to meet you again!"
Jess "Thaanks and you.. Have a wonderful evening!"
*smiles*
Soo.. yes I think it went something like that! Then she started to walk down the line and I hoped John was next!! I even shouted back for Kirsten to tell her to 'keep going' because a friend that helps at the site is down there hoping to meet you... but I don't think she heard me shout her name, or she probably ignored me and wonder 'what do I want now'. lol...
So that was that really.. I caught a glimpse of her leaving but nothing worth raving about. When I saw John I was so sad to hear that he didn't even get an autograph. John really does deserve it and I felt terrible. I feel slightly responsible for not standing next to him.. but at the same time, maybe if I did, she wouldn't have come over at all anyway! Next time John! There is always a next time!
I feel so privileged by the whole day - people around me were just like, wow, how do you know her? Johnathan seemed excited and I was extremely glad to have waited the 3 hours to meet her again. I am so lucky to have started this site on such a genuine, kind hearted person. I cant stress that enough!
I look forward to our next venture and I do hope this wasn't the most boring or complicated read for all you guys... lol...
Must dash - a million and one things to do...
Take Care everyone!
Jess xxx
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