When an artist reaches a certain level of success, they develop a group of fans. Sometimes these fans are a small group and sometimes they're a very large one. With some artists, these fans are limited to their home country and some artists develop fans all around the world.
It has often been said that artists don't owe anything to their fans. Some stars have been knowingly rude to their fans. Others, however, have been kind and gracious to their fans.
Here are eight moments when stars shared some sweet moments with their fans.
8 Madonna Becomes Friends With A Fan Dying Of Cancer
Madonna was just five when she lost her mother to cancer. The loss has impacted Madonna in a very big way. Her career saw her seeking the love and attention from the public which she missed from her mother. Her legion of fans have provided her with that love and every so often, Madonna returns the favor. Such was the case when Madonna was surprised with a letter from the sister of a fan on The Oprah Winfrey Show. This fan was dying of cancer and Madonna routinely called her on the phone before she passed away.
7 Michael Jackson Hugs A Fan In Germany
Michael Jackson has been famous since he was a child. Having experienced the excitement of his fans from such a young age, such attention was normal to him in adulthood. When Jackson would perform on stage, fans would often cry and scream with excitement. Off-stage was no exception. When in Germany, Jackson was met with a group of fans including one woman who asked for a hug. Jackson obliged and the fan was so starstruck that she cried. The moment was captured in the now-infamous documentary Living with Michael Jackson.
6 Lady Gaga Surprises Three Fans At Her Born This Way Foundation Event
From the very beginning of her career, Lady Gaga has had a close relationship with her fans. Dubbing them "little monsters," Gaga would often talk about how they inspire her. The fans echoed those sentiments, explaining how Gaga's individuality helped them feel confident in being themselves. Often times, these were kids who experienced bullying and other issues. Gaga has often given her time to meet and speak with these fans. Three of those fans met with Gaga after her launch event for her Born This Way Foundation at Harvard University. The surprise was captured on camera during an episode of Oprah's Next Chapter.
5 Taylor Swift Invites Fans To Her House For Album Listening Parties
Taylor Swift began her career as a country singer who appealed to young kids. As her career blossomed, so too did those kids. In 2014, Swift made a radical change to her sound when she released her "1989" album. She decided to celebrate the new music by inviting fans to her house for a surprise listening party. Swift explained on The Graham Norton Show that she found the fans online and watched their posts on social media. She said she wanted to make sure they were true fans and would appreciate the experience. She did this again when she was about to release her "Lover" album in 2019.
4 Ariana Grande Surprises Fans While They Sing Her Song
Ariana Grande started her career on the show Victorious, before moving on to the spin-off series Sam & Cat. Her music career was launched soon after thanks to her YouTube covers getting the attention of record labels. Her first album was released in 2013 and she has been on a roll ever since. She has earned a ton of hit singles and toured the world a number of times. Along the way, she has accumulated a large and loyal fan base. Those fans were surprised by the singer herself on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Grande surprised the fans while they sang her song "One Last Time."
3 Mariah Carey Calls A Fan In The Studio With Jermaine Dupri
It seems like every artist has a name for their fan base now. Some cite Gaga's "little monsters" as the beginning of this craze. However, Mariah Carey was the first artist to attribute a name with her fans. In the late 90s, fans heard Carey using the word "lamb" as a term of endearment and began calling themselves "lambs." It stuck and all these years later, Carey refers to her fans as "lambs." Carey has always been open about her close relationship with her fans, calling them her other family. She has often met with and spoken to them over the years. During one particularly memorable experience, Carey called a fan while in the studio with Jermaine Dupri.
2 Whitney Houston Brings A Fan Backstage After A Performance
Whitney Houston burst onto the music scene in 1985 and took the world by storm. Her albums sold millions of copies, her songs shot up the charts, and her concerts sold out around the world. She also made a name for herself as an actress, starring in several films, including 1992's The Bodyguard. Houston developed a large legion of devoted fans over the years. Since her death in 2012, many remembered her talent and music. However, she will also be remembered by her fans for meeting with them over the years. Such was the case with this moment from the late 90s. Houston invited a fan backstage for an autograph after a performance. Houston even allowed the fan to ask her some questions.
1 Britney Spears Goes To A Fan's House To Surprise Her
After getting her start on Star Search and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, Britney Spears became the defining pop star of her generation. She debuted in 1998 with her first single "...Baby One More Time." Her second album, "Oops!...I Did It Again," was released in 2000. It was during this time that Spears surprised a fan at her house while filming a television special in Hawaii. Spears told the fan that she could invite her friends over for a party. Spears met with several kids from the neighborhood and signed autographs for them. While Spears might be more elusive now, this moment is a nice reminder of happier times.
