So I met Rachael yesterday...

[Bonnie]

Yesterday afternoon I had the pleasure of meeting Rachael Stirling, at last, after all these years of running the website! I've had the opportunity to say hello before, but have never really wanted to trouble her. However, since I know she's aware of the website, I thought it might be nice to introduce myself at last.

The play we went to see, The Priory, was excellent and we really enjoyed it. I think Rachael thoroughly deserved all of the great reviews and was, for me at least, the star of the show along with Jessica Hynes, who played the lead role. However I may be biased as I'm a big fan of both actresses.

Afterwards we went outside and Jessica was there. We spoke to her for a few minutes and she was absolutely lovely. I asked her if Rachael would be coming out, and she said to hang on for a few minutes and we would probably catch her. So we did, and sure enough, Rachael came out. Unfortunately she was on a phone call so although she was able to scribble a few autographs for some of the eBay autograph sellers (groan), she didn't stop to talk to them, but her call ended before she reached us. I caught her eye and she approached us.

She was absolutely lovely, and when I introduced myself as "Bonnie who runs the website…" she exclaimed "Holy shit!" and then gushed for a few minutes with all sorts of compliments and thanks. She said that this website has actually helped to get her a visa to work over in the USA, and that her agent had given the address to (presumably) the US Embassy for examples of the TV and film work she'd done. That really made me smile. :D

She was so kind and sweet, and seemed genuinely happy to see me, which was wonderful. She also said that if I ever need anything answering for the site, or have any more questions, to just send them to her agent and she'd be happy to answer them. Wonderful! It was definitely worth hanging around to meet her at last. I wasn't really bothered about getting autographs and things, but just wanted to say hello and chat to her for a minute, which was what happened. I'm so glad I stayed to meet her. :D

[Emily]

That's great news Bonnie!
And it's lovely to hear that Rachael is willing to contribute more to the site

And eurgh!... eBay sellers, they are absolutely everywhere.

I met Rachael last month when we went to see The Priory and I've got to say that she is such a genuine and lovely person. As much as I was nervous and probably babbled, she seemed genuinely happy to stop for us and sign my DVD etc.
I was abit " " and wished I'd said abit more, lol

[Bonnie]

Awww, so glad you also got to meet her, Emily. :) Isn't she just lovely? I was surprised at myself as I don't usually like to meet celebrities, but I suppose Rachael is a bit different. Meeting Jessica Hynes was a huge bonus, too. It was great!

[Emily]

I've met quite a few over the years. But Rachael will always be my top, probably because I've liked her and her work for absolutely ages and she was someone who I never ever thought I'd get the opportunity to meet.

Jessica is such a lovely person to, I mentioned that we might come and see the show again and she genuinely encouraged us She was so down to earth and lovely (as was Rachael!).
I think both Rachael and Jessica are geniune people who appreciate the fans/admirers that they have got.

[Philippa]

That's fantastic Bonnie, so amazing that you finally got to meet her! And you too Emily. 2 very lucky girls
It's great that she knows about the website, and amazing that it even helped her to get a work permit for the USA, that's really brilliant. How awesome that she's so open and approachable.
I'd really love to meet her someday as well.