Brian’s Paparazzi Gallery

Jodie Foster

Jodi Foster at a pre-Emmy party that we attended at the Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills. Photographed September 14, 2024.

Natasha Lyonne

The vivacious Natasha Lyonne at The Pierre Hotel New York on October 7, 2024.

Hugh Jackman

Backstage at Radio City Music Hall in NYC with the multi-talented Hugh Jackman just before his extraordinary performance. Photographed on September 2nd, 2025

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish at the 2023 Variety Magazine Hitmaker’s luncheon. We were guests at the luncheon but had no idea what to expect. It turned out to be a wonderfully intimate and relaxed gathering of some of the greatest musical talent on the planet!

Kaitlan Collins

The incredibly smart Kaitlan Collins at the Pierre Hotel New York on October 6, 2024. We were guests at a private event and she was an unexpected surprise. What an incredibly sharp and focused person to speak with!

Quinta Brunson

Quinta Brunson Of Abbott Elementary

Dolph Lundgren

Dolph Lundgren from Rocky IV. Hard to believe that movie came out in 1985.

Allison Janney

The delightful Allison Janney at the Daytime Emmy Awards

Hillary Swank

Hillary Swank at the Hollywood Bowl. Our box was next to her’s that evening – what a wonderful neighbor!

Owen Cooper

Emmy winning actor, Owen Cooper from Netflix’s Adolescence

Joanne Froggatt

One of my faves. Joanne Froggatt from Downton Abbey

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal at the Critics Choice Awards. This photo was taken while we were both in line for the bar. Absolutely delightful.

Walking the red carpet – who’s that?

Walton Goggins

Walton has been in countless movies and TV series but he is most famous for Season 3 of The White Lotus

Sigourney Weaver

The amazing Sigourney Weaver. Photographed at the Los Angeles American Film Awards luncheon 2023 at The Four Seasons Beverly Hills.

Tracy Ifeachor from The Pitt

Tracy Ifeachor from the hit show, The Pitt. She’s also a board member of BAFTA.

Maren Morris

I was so impressed with singer Maren Morris at the 2023 Variety Hitmaker’s luncheon. She gave an extrordinary speech and she’s one smart cookie!

Jim Gaffigan

Comedian extraordinaire, Jim Gaffigan. Photographed at an event in Santa Monica, CA February 2024.

Sydney Poitier

Academy and Grammy Award winner Sydney Poitier at our favorite restaurant in West Hollywood.

Bernie Taupin

Legendary Elton John collaborator and lyricist, Bernie Taupin.

Kristin Chenoweth

The remarkably talented singer and Broadway star at an event at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

Hannah Einbinder

The delightful Hannah Einbinder of the hit show HACKS. We were guests at an event and she was such fun.

Lainey Wilson

Country music superstar Lainey Wilson with Brian at a wonderful luncheon. Photographed in Los Angeles on December 7, 2024

Quinta Brunson

Congratulations to writer, producer, and actress Quinta Brunson on the incredible success of her hit show, Abbott Elementary.

Claire Foy

The extraordinary Claire Foy at the 2023 Independent Film Awards. She was an incredible Queen Elizabeth in The Crown.

Kieran Culkin

Bumped into Kieran Culkin at the dessert table at an event at the Pierre Hotel New York. Photographed at The Pierre Hotel in New York City on October 6, 2024

Jaqueline Bisset

Legendary actress, Jaqueline Bisset. She was quite eager for her companion to get her a drink at the bar ASAP!

Justin Hartley

I keep bumping into Justin Hartley! This was probably the 4th or 5th time. He was even on the same flight once. Funny.

Cassandra Blair

Hanging out with actress Casandra Blair from JURY DUTY before we went into the luncheon at the Spirit Independent Film Awards. February 2024

Mathew McConaughey

This was crazy! Matthew McConaughey and his wife were on our flight from LA to Austin. As we de-planed, I asked for a quick picture on the jet bridge. He said “ok boys, make it quick.” They then quickly exited and disappeared through the nearby (no exit allowed) inbound TSA checkpoint so no one could follow.

Carol Burnet

This was an extraordinary evening at our favorite restaurant in LA. Not only was Carol Burnet dining a few tables away, but Phyllis Diller was also at the restaurant (different table) that same evening.

Finneas

Billie Eilish’s brother and music producer extrordinaire, Finneas.

Janelle Monáe

Janelle Monáe. Photographed at the Los Angeles BAFTA tea party 2023.

Tom Hanks

Photographed in the legendary Paramount Studios commissary (notice the shelves of Oscars in the background!) on the studio lot. We attended an intimate fundraiser for the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles honoring his wife, Rita Wilson. She was sick that eve so she sent her husband, Tom Hanks, in her place! It’s true – he’s one of the nicest people in Hollywood.

Rob Lowe

More proof that I take terrible selfies! Rob Lowe was on our flight from SLC to LAX. Awesome guy!

Quinta Brunson and Chris Perfetti

Quinta Brunson and Chris Perfetti of Abbott Elementary

Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quan. He was the little kid in Indiana Jones with Harrison Ford. This year, he is in the highly acclaimed Everything Everywhere All at Once. Wonderful guy with an amazing life story. Photographed at the Los Angeles BAFTA tea party 2023.

Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser from the critically acclaimed film, The Whale. Photographed at the Los Angeles 2023. Fun fact: We both went to the same private school in Toronto!

Robin Roberts

We were connecting flights in Nashville and we bumped into news personality Robin Roberts at the Nashville Delta Skyclub lounge.

Ben Stiller

On the red carpet with Ben Stiller. Photographed at the Los Angeles American Film Awards luncheon 2023.

Judith Light

The divine Judith Light at the Critics’ Choice Awards. This was taken during the cocktail hour before we all went into the main ballroom for the event.

Lionel Ritchie

Bumped into Lionel Ritchie as we popped into Bonhams Los Angeles for an antique auction preview. We were heading in and he was heading out – perfect timing! Such a gracious and humble person.

Kevin Bacon

Bumped into Kevin Bacon while we were out for a walk in Los Angeles. He was just standing alone on the curb outside Joan’s on Third (a popular casual restaurant). So random!

John Lithgow

John Lithgow at the Beverly Hills Farmer’s Market. This photo was taken during our first of week living in California! Still one of our favorite farmer’s markets for produce and flowers.

Stu Skinner

Bumped into Canadian goalie Stu Skinner at our hotel while we were in Toronto over Christmas. He now pays for the Pittsburgh Penguins and was in town to play the Leafs (Leafs won!).

Tony Danza

Congratulating the very talented Tony Danza after his amazing performance in Las Vegas.

Rachel Ray

Celebrity chef Rachel Ray. She sat across from us on our LA to Vegas flight (we were coming back from Hawaii) and this pic was taken as she waited for her assistant to deplane.

Marvin Hamlish

Composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch. A dear friend of Barbra Streisand and one of only 16 EGOT recipients. Photographed at a fundraiser with Barbra Streisand.

Justin Hartley

Second time running into Justin Hartley! This was taken at the BAFTA Awards.

Paris Hilton

I was out for my regular after-work stroll on Sunset Blvd. in Los Angeles when all of a sudden, Paris Hilton pulled into an empty parking spot in her very recognizable jetstream-blue Bentley convertible. While she was on the phone the whole time, she asked if I had change for the meter (I didn’t) and she was nice enough to “pose” for a pic while still on the phone. Disastrous selfie but hilarious “only in LA” moment!

Not my Emmy Award!

I did not win an Emmy Award! This crazy pic happened in the elevator after we attended the Emmy Awards. Christian LeBlanc (Matt’s brother) had just-won a Daytime Emmy Award and handed it to me as we were riding up in the elevator! Great fun!

Mickey Dolenz

Mickey Dolenz of The Monkeys at out favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. Sadly, he was in town for the funeral of one of the other original Monkeys.

Susan Lucci

We were having dinner at Sinatra (Wynn Las Vegas) and Susan Lucci was there too. Photo was taken on our way out of the restaurant and she couldn’t have been nicer.

Lili Estefan

Emilio Estefan’s niece and a Latin superstar in her own right. She’s the host of El G Gordo y la Flaca. An iconic show that’s been on for 20 years. We were sitting at the table next to hers at the Daytime Emmy Awards in Beverly Hills.

Tony Danza

Backstage with Tony Danza after his extraordinary show. He’s a multitalented entertainer; he dances, sings, and tells amazing stories.

George Wallace

George Wallace, a truly talented comedian (and close friend of Jerry Seinfeld). Photographed after his sold out show in Las Vegas.

Tony Bennett

The legendary Tony Bennett at a charity fundraiser in Las Vegas.

Josh Altman

Bumped into BRAVO’s Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles super agent Josh Altman at a coffee shop in Beverly Hills.

Marilu Henner

The super-cool (and super-smart) Marilu Henner in line with us at Chicago O’Hare. She insisted on checking the photo to make sure she liked it.

Sutton Stracke

Photographed Sept. 12, 2024. Bumped into Sutton Stracke of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. We were having a late lunch at Novikov Beverly Hills (one of our faves), and Sutton happened to be sitting at a nearby table with her assistant. She was delightful.

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper

Backstage with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper after their fun AC2 Live performance in Chicago.

Phyllis Diller

The legendary Phyllis Diller (a regular at our favorite restaurant in Los Angeles that we ate at multiple times a week). She insisted on getting a good background in this pic – she moved us around until she liked the background! I can still hear her signature cackle reverberating through the small restaurant. This was an especially surreal evening as Carol Burnett happened to be sitting at another table nearby.

Carter Osterhouse

Carter Oosterhouse from HGTV on our flight from Los Angeles to Austin. He was one row ahead of us and he happened to sit next to actor Josh Duhamel – so random!

Chris Martin

Chris Martin of Coldplay. We were at a charity dinner in Beverly Hills, CA and he was also a guest.

Common

Bumped into Common at the Salt Lake City airport baggage claim area. We’d just arrived blurry-eye’d on the Hawaii red-eye.

David Hasselhoff

Very early flight out of Las Vegas (6am departure!) and bumped into David Hasselhoff at the Las Vegas America West Airlines Club. Terrible selfie!

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford at the SAG-AFTRA fundraiser. Harrison was just standing alone in the hallway looking at the poster behind us. He couldn’t have been nicer (he had just given an excellent speech on the environment). This was at The Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills

Diane Keaton

At Toronto’s Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge while waiting for my flight home to Vegas. Diane Keaton came in and sat nearby. She was delighted when I complimented her on her home design talents (as well as her acting).

Lori Grenier

Shark Tank’s Lori Grenier

Jason Alexander

Seinfeld’s George Costanza after his wonderful theater performance in Chicago.

Patten Oswalt

Actor Patten Oswalt. Photographed September 14, 2024 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Don Rickles

My favorite comedian, Don Rickles. This was photographed at our regular restaurant in Los Angeles where he was a regular too. Such a kind and gentle person with a wicked wit!

Byron Allen

Entertainment tycoon, Byron Allen. I remember watching him on TV as a kid when he was the host of Real People.

Erich Bergen

The super-talented singer-actor-producer-director after his performance on Broadway. Also played the role of Blake on Madame Secretary. Son of the great Gary Rosenberg.

Josh Groban

Singer Josh Groban photographed during the Cirque Du Soleil at the Santa Monica Pier. He was just standing around waiting for his girlfriend to come out of the port-a-potty!

Lynn Toler

Lynn Toler, host and Judge of Divorce Court. While I’m not a regular viewer of her show, she proved to be an absolute delight (sharp too!). We were seated at the same table at the Daytime Emmy Awards

Brian Burka and Debbie Reynolds

Always fun to see Debbie Reynolds.

Sugar Ray Leonard

We were headed out to dinner and bumped into the legendary Sugar Ray Leonard in our hotel lobby.

Blake Griffin

Former LA Clippers NBA player Blake Griffin. Photographed in Beverly Hills.

Bobby Vinton

Having fun on the Las Vegas stage with 1960’s singing superstar Bobby Vinton. He’s known for his hit “Blue Velvet” among others.

Bruce Vilanch

Six-time Emmy Award winning comedian and writer Bruce Vilanch at the Centurian Lounge Las Vegas

Carrot Top

The very funny Carrot Top in Las Vegas.

Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera, the Tony Award winning actress, singer, and dancer.

Conan O’Brien

Bumped into Conan O’Brien at the Salt Lake City airport.

Scott Backula

Emmy Award and Golden Globe winning actor Scott Backula.

Fred Savage

The Wonder Years’ Fred Savage. Bumped into him while having dinner at The Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle.

Kelly Bensimon

The very photogenic and fun Kelly Killoren Bensimon of The Real Housewives of NYC photographed at the Miami International Airport.

Tony Bennet

So lucky to be backstage with Tony Bennet after his wonderful performance at the Hollywood Bowl.

Matt Boomer

The very talented Matt Boomer. We saw him perform the previous night on Broadway in the production of The Boys in the Band. As luck would have it, he sat near us for the performance of Angels in America on the following evening.

Tim Allen

Actor Tim Allen at a fundraiser at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

Olivia Newton John

Olivia Newton John at her breast cancer fundraiser in Las Vegas.

Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Somers waiting for the elevator with us at the Beverly Hilton (her husband is a fellow Canadian!) Great fun!

Curtis Stone

Very early morning run-in with celebrity chef Curtis Stone. We were both grabbing coffee in the Club Lounge at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne during the 2024 Australian Open.

Gwen Steffani

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rosedale coming out of a restaurant (we were seated on the patio.)

Jane Seymour

The elegant actress and extraordinary entrepreneur, Jane Seymour

Justin Hartley

Justin Hartley of hit TV show This Is Us. Photographed as we were leaving the American Airlines’ Admirals Club in Austin, TX.

Zooey Deshanel

Zooey Deshanel

Wolfgang Puck

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck at a culinary event at one of his restaurants in Lasa Vegas

Weird Al Yankovic

Weird Al Yankovic dashing past us at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Jamie Pressly

The very funny, smart, and stunning Jaime Pressly on full display at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Tony Orlando

Backstage with Tony Orlando after his fantastic show.

Jay Leno

Jay Leno attending a small fundraiser in Salt Lake City, UT of all places.

Joan Collins

Having fun backstage with the uber-glamorous Joan Collins in Las Vegas. She has the most amazing stories – what a life she has lived!

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds after her Vegas performance.

Babyface

Babyface and his delightful girlfriend Rika Tischendorf at the 2023 Variety Hitmaker’s luncheon. Babyface has written and produced countless hit songs and won multiple Grammy Awards.

Smokey Robinson

Backstage with the legendary Smokey Robinson just before his performance in Nashville. Photographed June 21, 2024.

Jeffery Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor of countless shows and movies including Arrested Development, and Transparent.

Jesse Jackson

Enjoyed breakfast next to the Reverend Jesse Jackson Jr. the Beverly Hilton’s Circa 55 Restaurant. He said he liked my t-shirt – a real charismatic guy.

Vicki Gunvalson and Kelly Dodd

The crazy Kelly Dodd and Vicki Gunvalson of The Real Housewives of Orange County. Photographed while we were shopping on Robertson Blvd in Los Angeles.

Andrew Yang

2020 presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Bumped into him at the Austin, TX airport. A really interesting guy!

Nicholas Braun

We were guests at the 2023 Independent Movie Awards in Los Angeles and bumped in the very tall (6’7″) Nicholas Braun of Succession.

Tyler James Williams

Tyler James Williams of Abbott Elementary. Photographed September 14, 2024 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills at a pre-Emmy party.

James Corden

Late show host James Corden at an event in Los Angeles just before his late show really took off.

Sandra Oh

The amazing actress, Sandra Oh (a fellow Canadian!)

Ice Cube

Ice Cube was sitting near us on our flight. He was quite grumpy on board but we grabbed this quick pic when we got off the plane (before his handlers sitting in coach) could get off the plane.

Giuliana Rancic

The very photogenic (and delightful) Giuliana Rancic at the Critics’ Choice Awards.

Ian Ziering

Ian Ziering of Beverly Hills 90210 at Jerry’s Deli in Los Angeles.

Jeff Lewis

Jeff Lewis of BRAVO’s Flipping Out. Bumped into him at the Koo Koo Roo chicken restaurant on Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy

Maksim Chmerkovskiy Of Dancing with the Stars

Heidi Klum

Bumped into Heidi Klum at the Los Angeles Antique Show Opening Gala at the Santa Monica Airport hangar.

Holland Taylor

Delightful actress Holland Taylor

Henry Winkler

It’s true…Henry Winkler is one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. This was taken as we entered the Beverly Hilton to attend an awards event.

Cameron Norrie

Being introduced to tennis player Cameron Norrie at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at the extraordinary Hurlingham Club in London. I was honored to flip the coin for this important match. Photographed June, 2024.

Cameron Norrie and Holger Rune

Posing with tennis players Cameron Norrie and Holger Rune before their important match at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club in London. I was honored to flip the coin for this match. Photographed June, 2024.

Harry Connick Jr

Singer / actor Harry Connick JR on the street in Los Angeles just outside of The Beverly Center.

Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons saying hello after his wonderful Las Vegas performance.

Gordon Lightfoot

Gordon Lightfoot performing at Austin’s ACL Live

Graham Russell

Goofing around with Graham Russel of Air Supply as he walked through the audience during an Air Supply concert.

Graham Russell

Bumped into Air Supply’s Graham Russell at the SLC airport. Funny to see him as we’ve seen him perform in Vegas.

Frankie Avalon

1950’s singing icon Frankie Avalon

Finola Hughes

Soap opera actress Finola Hughes of General Hospital and All My Children

T.J. Miller

The hilarious TJ Miller of HBO’s Silicon Valley. He was truly the life of the party at this fun event.

Cherie DeCastro

One of the 3 long-forgotten DeCastro sisters (a famous singing trio from the 1950’s). She happened to be sitting nearby in the audience at the Connie Francis performance in Las Vegas and she was introduced by Connie on stage. I think she was thrilled to have a photo request and I found her so charming.

Gloria Allred

High-profile women’s rights lawyer Gloria Allred. Photographed in Beverly Hills, CA

Bobby Hatfield

Bobby Hatfield of The Righteous Brothers. Hamming it up with me while performing in Las Vegas.

Chris Colfer

Cris Coffer of GLEE

GG from Shahs of Sunset

The delightful GG from Shahs of Sunset sat across from me on the NY-LA redeye flight. We decided to take this pic before departing because we were looking “fresh.”

Debbie Reynolds

We got to know Debbie Reynolds a little bit when we lived in Las Vegas. Whenever we attended her shows, she would see us in the front row and say “Hi Boys!”

Anna Faris

Anna Faris

Joe Mascolo.

Legendary soap opera actor, Joe Mascolo.

Derek Hough

Derek Hough Of Dancing with the Stars

Carson Kressley

Photographed at the Beverly Hilton. Bumped into Carson Kressley in the elevator. He was on the way to the pool and we were heading to the lobby.

Sherri Shepherd

Sherri Shepherd from The View – just having a ball!

Frances Tiafoe and Brian Burka

Tennis legend Francis Tiafoe just before his match at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at the Hurlingham Club in London

Adam West

Adam West…yes the original Batman! He happened to be sitting across from us on the flight to Los Angeles. This was taken after we got off the plane. Sadly, he passed away several months after this pic was taken.

Milo Ventimiglia

Actor Milo Ventimiglia. Photographed Feb 2024 in Santa Monica, CA.

Takehiro Hira

Takehiro Hira of Shōgun. Photographed September 14, 2024 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Gilbert Gottfried

Bumped into comedian Gilbert Gottfried at the Las Vegas Centurion Lounge.

Aisha Tyler

Actress, comedian, director and talk show host Aisha Tyler.

Rodner Figueroa

Rodner Figueroa, a Latin superstar at Univision, now at Telemundo. He had just won a Daytime Emmy Award and was sitting at the table next to us at the gala.

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander of The White Lotus (Season Two). Photographed September 14, 2024 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Holland Taylor

Tadanobu Asano

Tadanobu Asano of Shōgun. Photographed September 14, 2024 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Chris Botti

Trumpeter extrordinaire, Chris Botti

Coach Rick Pitino

Legendary basketball coach Rick Pitino. Photographed as we both happened to be going into the fabulous Olives Restaurant at the Bellagio.

Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sottomayor

Bumped into Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sottomayor and her large Secret Service detail as she was leaving our hotel lobby. She was delighted to take a photo but her security detail could not take the pic, so I had to take this awful selfie.

Mo Rocca

TV personality Mo Rocca

Sara Gilbert

Actress Sara Gilbert

Sara Mclachlan

One of my favorite singers, the iconic Canadian, Sarah McLachlan. This photo was taken backstage on Canada Day (July 1st.) just before her Utah concert.

Brandee Evans

Actress Brandee Evans. Amazing style and absolutely delightful.

Kelly Ozborne

Bumped into Kelly Osborne as we were checking into the Chicago Loews Hotel. She was very sweet, and Teacup was so well behaved!

Josh Charles

Actor Josh Charles

Paul Schaffer

Late Night with David Letterman band leader (and fellow Canadian) Paul Shaffer.

Diane Warren

The wonderfully eccentric hit songwriter and animal lover, Diane Warren. Diane has written nine number-one songs and 32 top-10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 including “If I Could Turn Back Time” (Cher, 1989), “Because You Loved Me” (Celine Dion, 1996), “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes, 1997), and “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (Aerosmith, 1998). Photographed in Beverly Hills 2023.

Grace Bowers

Super talented country music star Grace Bowers. She is well on her way and definitely worth keeping and eye on. Photographed at the 2023 Variety Magazine Hitmaker’s luncheon.

Joan Baez

Legendary singer and songwriter, Joan Baez, at the 2023 Variety Magazine Hitmaker’s luncheon.

Ross Mathews

Ross Matthews TV personality

Sharron Gless

Sharon Gless of the TV series Cagney and Lacy. Photographed at the HRC National Gala in Washington, DC.

Kathy Griffin

The funny and obnoxious Kathy Griffin in the Bellagio Casino. She told me that the casinos don’t like photos on the casino floor but we sneaked this one anyway!

Paul Anka

Superstar singer (and fellow Canadian) Paul Anka. This photo was taken at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. We were at the Don Rickles performance and Paul Anka was in the booth next to ours. Fun!

Richard Quest

Richard Quest of CNN

Marty Allen

Marty Allen of the 1050’s comedy duo Allen and Rossi. This was taken at the Orleans Showroom in Las Vegas where many old-time performers would put on shows.

Camilla Luddington

The delightful Camilla Luddington of Gray’s Anatomy at the 2018 BAFTA Awards in Beverly Hills.

Kristen Chenoworth

The amazing Kristin Chenoweth at the SAG-AFTRA benefit at The Wallis in Beverly Hills, CA.

Josh Duhamel

Josh Duhamel was on our flight from Los Angeles to Austin. He sat directly in front of us and he was seated next to HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse – so random!

Larry King

Larry King outside of Nate’N Al’s Delicatessen in Beverly Hills – one of our regular breakfast spots (his too!).

Mike Brewer

Surprised to see Mike Brewer, host of my favorite car TV show, Wheeler Dealers at the extraordinary Concours d’Elegance fundraiser in Beverly Hills.

Coach Kyle Whittingham

Acclaimed University of Utah Football coach Kyle Whittingham. Photographed at LAX as we were boarding our SLC flight.

Phyllis McGuire

One of the McGuire Sisters from the 1950’s singing trio. Phyllis has remained a leading social and philanthropic figure in Las Vegas. She was linked to Chicago mafia boss Sam Giancana and is known for her exquisite jewelry. She was wearing her spectacular emerald earnings this evening.

Mary Hart

Mary Hart, the original host of Entertainment Tonight. A legend! Bumped into her as we were leaving an event in Beverly Hills.

Frankie Avalon

1950’s movie star and singer Frankie Avalon

Louie Anderson

The great comedian, Louie Anderson

Thomas Middleditch

Thomas Middleditch from HBO’s Silicon Valley.

Debbie Reynolds

The amazing Debbie Reynolds, having fun on stage after her Las Vegas performance.

Rich Little

Rich Little. Photographed at the Patti Page performance in Las Vegas on July 6th, 2002.

Louis Ortiz

Luis Ortiz from Million Dollar Listing New York.

Santa!

Bumped into Santa Claus while we were in Sydney, Australia!

Brenda Lee

Legendary singer, Brenda Lee, sitting on my lap in the audience while she performed in Las Vegas (photographed around 2005). She is most famous for her iconic song “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree.” What an incredible character!

Soap Opera Star

Another soap opera star that I don’t know! Photographed at the Daytime Emmy Awards. Who is he?

Marjorie Gubelmann

Marjorie Gubelmann, known as “DJ Mad Marj” A celebrity DJ and really very talented. She DJ’s at the best parties around the globe.

Chaz Dean

Los Angeles hair stylist and hair care products mogul, Chaz Dean. He was all featured on Flipping Out as a long-time renovation client of Jeff Lewis. This was at a fundraising event and he gave away the most amazing tote bags with his full-size WEN hair products. Bonus!

Neil Sedaka

Bumped into legendary songwriter/singer Neil Sedaka at the Las Vegas airport lounge.

Bruce Bozzi

The wonderful Bruce Bozzi. Close friend of Andy Cohen, husband of Hollywood super-agent Bryan Lourd and former owner of the Palm Steakhouse group of restaurants. Photographed at the GLAAD Media Awards in NYC.

Mary Travers

Backstage with the late Mary Travers of “Peter Paul and Mary” (one of Jerry’s favorite groups). Mary was diagnosed with Acute myeloblastic leukaemia and she appreciated speaking with Jerry about her illness (as this is his medical specialty). A surreal experience for Jerry indeed.

Madison Hildebrand

Bumped into Realtor, Madison Hildebrand of Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles while we were up in Park City, Utah.

Bill Medley

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers. This pic was taken in the showroom at the Orleans in Las Vegas.

Cook E. Jar

Las Vegas Lounge singer Cook-E-Jar. He never made it to the big time but he was a much-loved, very hard-working performer around town. It appears that we both had terrible fake tans that night!

Bobby Rydell

Actor, singer and 1950’s heartthrob Bobby Rydell. He performed regularly with Frankie Avalon in Vegas.

Sir Bruce Forsyth

Wildly popular English TV personality, Sir Bruce Forsyth. His career spanned over 70-years. He was in the audience at an event we were attending and the performer on stage introduced him in the audience.

Jose Eber

Hair stylist to the stars and hair care tycoon, Jose Eber. I remember him from his commercials in the 1980’s featuring Elizabeth Taylor. Growing up in Toronto, I never imagined I’d bump into him at a restaurant many years later. Crazy!

Smokey The Bear

Smokey The Bear in Wildwood, Alaska!

Ken Todd

Bumped into Ken Todd (Lisa Vanderpump’s husband) while walking along Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Greg Tarzan Davis

Greg Tarzan Davis from Top Gun Maverick and the soon to be released Mission Impossible. Photographed in the Los Angeles 2023.

Stefanos Tsitsipas

World class tennis player, Stefanos Tsitsipas. We were in Toronto for the Men’s Tennis National Bank Open and bumped into Stefanos in our hotel elevator!

Tom Goodman-Hill

Photographed September 14, 2024 at a party at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills. Tom Goodman-Hill has been in countless productions, but I loved him as Mr. Grove in the series Mr. Selfridge.

Louie Anderson

On stage with great comedian Louie Anderson at The Orleans in Las Vegas

Lewis Pullman

Lewis Pullman from Top Gun Maverick. Photographed at the Los Angeles BAFTA tea party 2023.

Downtown Gordy Brown

Fantastic Vegas entertainer (and fellow Canadian) Gordy Brown.

Blair “BLK” Ferguson

Music producer Blair “BLK” Ferguson

Zach Woods

The very tall Zach Woods from HBO’s Silicon Valley.

Richard Quest

CNN’s Richard Quest

Tony Fredianelli

Tony Fredianelli of the band Third Eye Blind.

Candy Crowley

Candy Crowley, a favorite former CNN political corespondent. Photographed in Washington DC.

Debbie Reynolds

Debbie Reynolds

Jvke

Bumped into Jvke at the 2023 Variety Hitmaker’s luncheon. Jvke is known for the viral 2023 hit “Golden Hour.”

Conan Gray

Up-and-coming singer/songwriter Conan Gray from Georgetown, TX at the 2023 Variety Hitmaker’s luncheon. He’s best friends with Olivia Rodrigo.

Steve Rossi

Steve Rossi of the 1950’s comedy duo “Allen and Rossi”

Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt

ZaZa Gabor’s “colorful” husband, Frédéric Prinz von Anhalt at our grocery store in Los Angeles. He’s somewhat disliked in Beverly Hills and is often referred to as Frédéric Prinz von A-Hole!

Monti-Rock-III

70’s disco star Monti Rock III of Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes

Ken Paves

Celeb hairstylist Ken Paves (he used to do Jessica Simpson’s hair back in the day). I used to get my haircut at his amazing salon on Robertson Blvd. This was taken at the wonderful “90210 SNOW” event on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA.

Betty DeGeneris

Ellen DeGeneres’ mother, Betty, out for a walk in our neighborhood in Los Angeles.

W. Kamau Bell

Comedian and journalist W. Kamau Bell

Joyce Rey

Legendary Beverly Hills Realtor, Joyce Rey. Bumped into her while we were on our way to dinner.

Leonard Maltin

Legendary movie critic, Leonard Maltin. It was a pleasure meeting him and speaking to him about his iconic status as a movie reviewer. Photographed Feb 2024 at the Spirit Independent Film Awards in Santa Monica, CA.

Griffin Gluck

Up-and-coming actor Griffin Gluck. We attended the premier of “Why Him?” that also starred James Franco and Bryan Cranston.

Ben Platt

Broadway superstar Ben Platt. So talented!

Robert Goulet

Robert Goulet – The legendary Grammy and Tony Award winning actor and singer. He would often attend the same Vegas shows we attended. He usually drove his wildly exotic Stutz Blackhawk car around town and we would always know he was in the “house” when it was parked in the valet area.

Ronald Gladden

Former construction worker turned actor Ronald Gladden. He has an amazing Hollywood story and he’s on the surprise hit TV show, JURY DUTY.

St. Vincent

Facinating musician, singer, songwriter, producer: St. Vincent. Considered to be one of the top-5 guitarists in the world. She has amazing style too!

Emma Corrin

Actress Emma Corrin. She played Princess Diana in THE CROWN, among many other roles in her busy career.

Miss Beverly Hills

Miss Beverly Hills of course!

Lewis Pullman

Actor Lewis Pullman

Susan Berger

Susan Berger from JURY DUTY

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai from Reservation Dogs. Such a great guy, and he’s from Toronto! He was there with his dad and they were both amazing. Photographed September 14, 2024 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Bobby Berk

Bobby Berk from Queer Eye and The Masked Singer. Photographed September 14, 2024 at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

RJ Mitte

RJ Mitte of Breaking Bad.

Scarlett Douglass

The lovely Scarlett Douglass, a British TV personality. Photographed September 14, 2024 at a pre-Emmy party at The Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Lorraine Hunt

Nevada Lieutenant Governor (and Vegas nightclub owner) Lorraine Hunt. Her boyfriend is busy in the background

Fabian

The crazy 1950’s singing star Fabian.

B.J. Thomas

Grammy Award winning singer songwriter, B.J. Thomas. Known for his 1970’s hits: “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” and “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song”

Shaun Ross

Model, actor, singer Shaun Ross

Clint Holmes

Fantastic Vegas entertainer Clint Holmes after his excellent performance. An amazingly talented performer!

Mpetshi Perricard

French tennis star Mpetshi Perricard.

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U.S. Tennis superstar Frances Tiafoe at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic in London