But try telling that to people from Portsmouth, who have shared with The News their stunning assortment of superstar selfies from over the years.
From Michael Bublé to Taylor Swift, from Pelé to Samuel L Jackson and Debbie Harry, the list of celebrities they’ve met is so incredible we simply had to share it with you.
Admittedly not all 35 snaps in this gallery are smartphone selfies, but each one captures the moment someone from Portsmouth met one of showbiz’s top names.
Taken a picture with someone very famous yourself? Email it to [email protected], telling us who it’s with, where and when, and we may share it in a later gallery.
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. 35 big-name celebrities people from Portsmouth have taken selfies with
Just four of the celebrities Portsmouth people have taken photos with. Top row from left, Michael Bublé and Pelé and, bottom row, David Hasselhoff and Taylor Swift. Picture: 3rd party Photo: 3rd party
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Kimberley Villa with Micheal Bublé in Venice Airport. The singer ushered Kimberley over after spotting her trying to take a photo of him from behind a pillar! Photo: Kimberley Villa
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Peter Spratt with Hollywood superstar David Hasselhoff Photo: Peter Spratt
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Sean Barnes with all-time Brazilian football great, Pelé Photo: Sean Barnes
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Lyndsey Hall was among lucky Taylor Swift fans to be invited to the superstar's rented London home for the evening in 2017 Photo: Lyndsey Hall
. Huge celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Amie Hoyle with actor Mark Wahlberg when he filmed Transformers in Gosport. Photo: Amie Hoyle
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Annette Austin with actor Dame Judi Dench. Photo: Annette Austin
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Brooke Sutton with rapper 50 Cent Photo: Brooke Sutton
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Cathy Wood with jockey Sir AP McCoy at Lambourn Open Day, 2018 Photo: Cathy Wood
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Charlotte Crotty with TV's Judge Rinder and Stanley Johnson, father of the prime minister, Boris Johnson Photo: Charlotte Crotty
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Chantelle Driscoll with boxer David Haye at the Marriott Hotel Photo: Chantelle Driscoll
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Dan Sapio with world-renowned football manager, Carlo Ancelotti, who currently managers Everton, at West Leigh Park Photo: Dan Sapio
. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
David Bailey with Blondie's superstar vocalist Debbie Harry Photo: David Bailey
1. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Kimberley Villa with Micheal Bublé in Venice Airport. The singer ushered Kimberley over after spotting her trying to take a photo of him from behind a pillar! Photo: Kimberley Villa
2. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Peter Spratt with Hollywood superstar David Hasselhoff Photo: Peter Spratt
3. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Sean Barnes with all-time Brazilian football great, Pelé Photo: Sean Barnes
4. Big-name celebrities Portsmouth people have taken selfies with
Lyndsey Hall was among lucky Taylor Swift fans to be invited to the superstar's rented London home for the evening in 2017 Photo: Lyndsey Hall