In many cases, a celebrity takes their photo with another star – but ends up being rejected. And while it’s not always nice to turn someone down, some celebrities admit they’ve had to do it with some of their famous friends. Luckily, they can now look back and laugh.

Find out why these stars rejected other celebrities…

1. Kristin Cavallari & Bobby Flay

Kristin Cavallari recently admitted on her podcast that she already had rejected Bobby Flay. She explained that the celebrity chef slid into her DMs and asked if he could take her out to dinner, which she initially declined.

“I messaged you and said… ‘I’m going to be in Nashville for a night, can I take you out to dinner?’ And you literally said something to me like, ‘I’m already dating someone,'” Bobby explained on Kristin’s. Let’s be honest podcast.

Kristin noted, “Or I was like, ‘I don’t have any more dates right now.’ » I was exhausted from the idea of ​​dating or something… I think the “taking you out to dinner” thing is more like, “Oh, that sounds like a date. » »

Bobby then clarified in the messages that he just wanted to hang out, with no romantic intentions and Kristin agreed, sharing that they had “the best time.”

2. Jennifer Laurent & Justin Bieber

Back when Justin Bieber was just a teenager, he professed his love for Jennifer Lawrence. During an appearance on Capital FM, he played a game of “To Bae or not to Bae” and shared that he “bae” Jennifer, adding that he thought she was “sexy” and “so cute.”

Unfortunately, Jennifer was a little too old for him and publicly rejected him when asked about it on Watch what’s happening live.

“I’m going to say a definite no, but thank you,” Jennifer said on the show.

3. Lindsay Lohan & Harry Styles

Lindsay Lohan says she once rejected a late-night visit from Harry Styles. Looking back, she says they were both staying at the same hotel and in the middle of the night she heard a knock on her door. When she opened it, Harry was there – but she had no idea who he was and ended up sending him away.

“I didn’t know it was him. He was in a suit. I said, “Well, you look very handsome, can I help you?” That was it,” she said The Sun.

She continued: “He said to me, ‘My name is Harry. Gavin and Michael sent me here. I was in bed. I was like, “I’m going to bed, but it was nice meeting you.” It was 2 a.m., I had just returned from an AA meeting. I looked like shit too. I was wearing a large hotel bathrobe, I had underwear underneath. It wasn’t a good look.

4. Adam Levine & Jennifer Love Hewitt

In 2012, Jennifer Love decided to shoot her photo with Adam Levine while she was on The Ellen Show. During the episode, Jennifer said she heard Adam was single and thought they would be “cute” together. Ellen even joked that she would call him and Jennifer told her to do it. Shortly after, Adam also appeared on the talk show but didn’t really say he was interested.

“I heard about it. It was aggressive,” Adam joked. “It was really sweet and flattering. The good life, you know, when a beautiful woman says nice things about you.

Jennifer later tweeted that she felt “stupid” for gushing about her crush, but that she thanked Adam for “being so gracious” about her “crush heard ’round the world.”

5. Katy Perry & Niall Horan

Long before Katy Perry was engaged, she had a few famous admirers, including Niall Horan. The two first met when she was a guest judge on Niall’s season. The X factor and as Niall’s career exploded, she began to see him more frequently. On several occasions, she says Niall tried to get her phone number but she turned him down because she thought he was just too young for her.

“I see (Niall) all the time, he’s always trying to get my number to, maybe, flirt with me, but I’m like, ‘I could keep you.’ I’m like your mother!'” Katy said on the Nova FM radio show. Fitzy and Wippa.

Niall later responded, joking that Katy was “spreading rumors” about him when he just wanted to be her friend.

6. Salma Hayek & Donald Trump

When Salma Hayek was a young actress, she claims she was actively pursued by Donald Trump. They first met when they both attended an event where Salma was joined by a boyfriend. Salma says Donald started talking to the couple, paying special attention to her and even offering her his jacket when she was cold. They exchanged phone numbers so Donald could invite them to one of his hotels later, but he ended up contacting Salma – and asking her on a date.

“He asks me out and I say, ‘What about my boyfriend?’ Am I crazy? Are you asking me out? You know I have a boyfriend,'” she revealed on The daily showadding that Donald responded, “He’s not good enough for you.” He’s not important, he’s not big enough for you. You have to go out with me.

7. Sophie Turner & James McVey

Sophie Turner apparently rejected Vamps guitarist James McVey in 2014 when they were rumored to be dating. Although it’s unclear if it was a joke, James appeared to insult Sophie on X (formerly Twitter) and she clapped back, telling him to leave her alone.

“Hard words. Ps. Please stop texting me… It’s getting creepy and I’m sorry, I’m not interested”, Sophie wrote in a now-deleted tweet. James later claimed it was a joke.

8. Janelle Monáe & Tyrese

In 2015, Tyrese called out Janelle Monáe on Instagram as his “wife crush Wednesday.” In a detailed post, he wrote that he sat near her at Stevie Wonder’s 65th birthday celebration and “remembered a feeling” he had only felt a few times. times before. He complimented the singer and said he wanted to stand by her side as she achieves success in her career.

“I’m in my grown man feelings tonight!” I hope you get the message. I am a fan of a woman who is naturally beautiful, God-fearing, intelligent and authentic, strong and self-reliant,” he said. wrote on Instagram.

A few days later, Janelle politely declined it in a post on X, while writing“It’s always positive and endearing to see a man show admiration for an Electric Lady. I am honored. Thanks @Tyrese! :-).”

9. Halle Berry & Prince

Before Prince’s untimely death, Halle Berry says the musician once asked her out on a date. Reflecting on that moment, Halle explained that she was at one of his concerts when someone approached her with a note from Prince asking if she liked him. She said yes because she was a fan of his music – but she wasn’t very interested when a follow-up note asked for a date.

“I was at one of his shows here in Sunset at the Key Club, and he asked someone to come out with a piece of paper. And you know, like children do, you say, “Do you like me?” Yes or no. I said, “Yes?” » I mean, I’m at his concert, right? Yes! I came back, “Would you like to go out with me?” » » Halle shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! “I didn’t return the newspaper. I kept the paper.