LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – America Ferrara, known for her roles in “Superstore” and “Ugly Betty,” recently confessed to a moment of overwhelming emotion after meeting her childhood crush, Leonardo DiCaprio. In an appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” Ferrara described the unexpected surge of tears that came over her when she encountered the acclaimed actor.
During the interview, Ferrara expressed that the experience of being starstruck by other celebrities can catch one off guard. She recalled the 2007 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, where, after winning an award for her performance in “Ugly Betty,” she had the opportunity to meet DiCaprio. Despite feeling confident and accomplished moments before, Ferrara found herself overcome with emotion and began weeping after saying hello to her longtime idol.
Ferrara’s emotional encounter with DiCaprio is not unique. Seth Meyers also shared a similar experience of being starstruck when meeting Julia Roberts for the first time at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2014. Meyers recounted walking by Roberts and being unable to contain his emotions, leading him to cry and FaceTime his wife to share the moment.
The actress also revealed that she was recently moved to tears after receiving compliments from another childhood inspiration, Tom Hanks. At the Governors Awards in January, Hanks approached Ferrara to praise her performance in “Barbie,” a role that earned her a nomination for the upcoming Academy Awards.
Ferrara’s candid revelations offer a glimpse into the human side of celebrities and the impact that childhood idols can have on their lives. Her upcoming Oscar nomination for “Barbie” adds another layer of significance to her encounters with these acclaimed actors, marking a full-circle moment in her career.