She's one of the world's BIGGEST stars! Did you know Queen Elizabeth had met these celebrities?
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Queen Elizabeth with Celebrities!
Over the past 70 years, countless celebrities have had the fortune to meet Queen Elizabeth. Several state events, public appearances and even fashion shows have been the places where the British monarch has shaken hands with some of the world's biggest stars. Take a look at her best pictures here as we celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee! - 2/11
Queen Elizabeth and Anna Wintour
In 2018 Her Majesty sat next to the well-renowned editor Anna Wintour during London’s Fashion Week. During the event, Queen Elizabeth looked fabulous next to the Vogue queen, as the pair exchanged some laughs while sitting in the front row of Richard Quinn’s show. - 3/11
Queen Elizabeth with Barack and Michelle Obama
In 2016 the former President of the United States Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama visited Windsor Castle during Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday celebrations. They even gave her a present! Her Majesty got a gorgeous box with a series of pictures of herself during her visits to the United States, where she met with various former Presidents and First Ladies. - 4/11
Queen Elizabeth and Angelina Jolie
‘Mr. And Mrs. Smith’ actress Angelina Jolie did not only meet Queen Elizabeth, but she received an honorary damehood from the monarch in 2014. According to different outlets including People and Vanity Fair, the film star has built a close relationship with the Queen of England ever since through her campaigning to support refugees. - 5/11
Queen Elizabeth and Helena Bonham Carter
In 2014 the ‘Hamlet’ actress visited Buckingham Palace and met Queen Elizabeth during a reception for the Dramatic Arts. Helena Bonham Carter played the monarch's mother Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother on screen in the 2010 film ‘The King’s Speech’. - 6/11
Queen Elizabeth with Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hooper
In 2013 the ‘Theory of Everything’ actor and Tom Hooper, who directed the 2010 film ‘The King’s Speech’, joined a British Film Industry event at Windsor Castle. There, they met Queen Elizabeth and spent a couple of minutes in conversation with her. - 7/11
Queen Elizabeth with Rowan Atkinson and Gillian Anderson
In 2012 actors Rowan Atkinson and Gillian Anderson, known for ‘Mr. Bean’ and ‘The X-Files’, respectively, met Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. It happened at an event to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens. - 8/11
Queen Elizabeth and will.i.am
One of the artists who performed at the 2012 Diamond Jubilee concert was the will.i.am, known for being a member of the Black Eyed Peas. The singer did not miss the chance to say hello to Queen Elizabeth! - 9/11
Queen Elizabeth and Yoko Ono
In 2011 Queen Elizabeth visited the Museum of Liverpool, the city which the birthplace of one of the most famous bands of all time, The Beatles. There, she met John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono, who described Her Majesty as “always elegant”. - 10/11
Queen Elizabeth and Lady Gaga
In 2009 the ‘Bad Romance’ hitmaker, who has admitted to being a HUGE fan of the monarch, met Her Majesty before singing at the Royal Variety Performance. Gaga curtsied to her and Queen Elizabeth responded with a smile. - 11/11
Queen Elizabeth and Enrique Iglesias
In 2007 the Spanish singer met Queen Elizabeth during the Royal Variety Performance event that took place in Liverpool. The big smile on the ‘Bailando’ singer’s face says it all: It was probably one of the most significant days of his life!
Over the past 70 years, countless celebrities have had the fortune to meet Queen Elizabeth. Several state events, public appearances and even fashion shows have been the places where the British monarch has shaken hands with some of the world's biggest stars. Take a look at her best pictures here as we celebrate Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee!