These Are Probably the Most Awkward Pics of Celebrities With Fans You’ll Ever See

They say you should never meet your idols. Here’s all the evidence you need for why that’s good advice.

This Dude and Kim Kardashian

Actually, this one’s not awkward at all. Kim seems friendly, the fan seems happy and respectful. Kim Kardashian FTW!

This Fellow and Avril Lavigne

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Avril Lavigne is widely considered the queen of awkward meet-and-greet pics. She has a strict “no touching, stand over there” policy to keep at bay an armada of fans who paid $360 to meet the dubiously talented pop star. So punk rock!

These Cats and Tom Hanks

By all accounts, Tom Hanks is one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. But even he would like to be able to pop into Radio Shack to buy an HDMI cable without getting jumped by selfie stalkers.

This Guy and Summer Glau

When a fan does the hover hand on a celebrity, it’s because the fan is so awkward. When a celebrity does the hover hand on a fan, it’s because the fan is so awkward.