Recently I had a huge celebrity crush of mine, well, crushed. Via the most reliable source on the planet (I'll never divulge) I learned that the ever-talented, lovable and seemingly charming actor, Sam Rockwell, may, in real life, be more like someone who is rude to minimum wage waiters, totes men's magazines under his arm on the way to a restaurant toilet, and isn't opposed to getting around town in tracksuit pants.
Sure, it's a trio of things that don't necessarily make him any worse than your average schmo. But, for me, it's been enough to take that once untouchable sheen and rub it clean off. With one down, I fear there's now even more celebrity crushes set to go. But rather than just sit here and take it, it's time to make a stand (or, more specifically, a list.)
Behold our top ten celebrities whose various deeds - on camera, in one way or another - unequivocally prove that they will never 'do a Rockwell', and would be nothing less than totally amazing human beings should you ever be lucky enough to meet them.
Whether you're after an autograph for your nephew, change for the parking meter, a jump-start for your car, or an apartment to crash for the night, if you happen to see any of these fantastic famous folks nearby, approach with full expectation and without fear.
10. Reese Waters
Comedian Reese Waters is not a household name in Oz, but anybody who's shared tea and cannolis with a civil Mike Tyson must be a scholar and a gentleman where I come from.
Words by Chris Cork. More at
thevine.com.au.