If the celebrity you like has a personal website, they might list their social media accounts on their website. Check there for their usernames or links to their different accounts, or do a quick Google search to find them.
If you want to be friends with someone famous, you don’t want to come off as pushy by trying to be a part of their personal lives before you’ve been invited in.
Instead of commenting with something like “Wow I love you so much!” you might comment with something casual. For instance, “Looks awesome! You should check out…” and bring up something related to the post. This way, you’re connecting with them and showing them you have common interests, and not just looking like a fan.
Keep in mind that if you are trying to make contact with an “A List” celebrity, or someone who is extremely popular, you might have trouble making contact at all. These kinds of celebrities rarely check their own direct messages on public accounts, and even more rarely answer those messages.
Don’t go overboard and tag the celebrity’s name. You want to come off as someone who has similar interests and could possibly be their friend, not a crazy fan.
Don’t start an “official” fan club without the involvement of the celeb and/or their management. You don’t want to unintentionally infringe on copyright or end up in legal trouble.
Even if you only see each other in passing for a while, the celeb will see you as a familiar face, and as someone who doesn’t get crazy or excited like a fan when you see them. Then, once you finally do talk to them, they might be more willing to treat you like a potential friend.
Don’t bring up the celebrity right away when making friends with their friends. Their friends will probably know you’re just trying to meet the famous person, and they might not be so willing to hang out with you, or to introduce you. Give it some time before you bring it up, or let it happen naturally.
If you meet the famous person through their side venture or business, you might have easier access to them, as this other venture might not have as big of a following as their main one.
Stick with public places, rather than staking out sound stages and back slots at movie production properties. For example, if you know a certain show films in a small town, or will have a few filming days in a public location—like a certain city block in NYC, or a certain landmark—spend some time in that spot.
Cyber stalking is also an issue. Don’t post anything negative the defame their character, spread rumors, or generally harass them online.
For example, if you do make friends with someone famous, pay your own way. If they offer to pay for things, that’s fine, but never expect or ask them to. Treat them like you would any other normal person.
Give it time if you have started communicating with someone famous. Don’t expect a relationship to happen overnight. They will probably need some time to trust you and decide they want to meet you or hang out with you.
Famous people don’t usually want to be treated like they’re more important than anyone else, especially by people they consider friends. They would probably appreciate you treating them like a normal person, and like someone they can be themselves around. Don’t see them as just a celebrity friend. Instead, think of them as a friend really passionate about their career and successful at it.
