A startled Seacrest turned around and said, “What happened?”
When Clarkson replied, “That’s Meryl!”
Seacrest said, “My heart just dropped.
I thought you tripped down the stairs.”
Seacrest got Streep’s attention and said, “This is Kelly Clarkson.”
Then, the singer took over.
“Can I meet you?
I’m such a fan,” screamed Clarkson.
“I’ve adored you since I was like eight.”
Clarkson made her way down the stairs and embraced Streep who kissed Clarkson and touched her cheek.
After the meeting, Clarkson recounted what it was like.
“I was humiliated when I watched it back.
“But she’s Meryl Streep y’all!
Everybody would’ve looked like a jack*ss.
She touched my face y’all!”
Calloway asked her a question and Clarkson couldn’t answer.
I’ve never met her.”
Calloway responded, “Never?”
and Clarkson immediately said, “No, don’t do anything either.
It’ll make me so nervous,” Clarkson laughed nervously, “I’ll wanna cry.”
The “Moonstruck” legend walked toward Clarkson to leave, and Calloway quickly told Clarkson to turn around.
She did and introduced herself.
A very gracious Cher hugged Clarkson and said excitedly, “Hi, how are you?”
Clarkson told Cher she was a big fan and that she was very nervous.
Cher tenderly grabbed her hand and said, “I’m so happy to meet you.”
This is like when I met Meryl Streep.
It’s so great!"
