When a celebrity reaches the heights of fame, they often find themselves the object of affection for other famous individuals. However, the feeling is not always mutual, and some celebrities have had to reject the advances of their famous admirers. From Kristin Cavallari and Bobby Flay to Jennifer Lawrence and Justin Bieber, these stars have shared their stories of turning down their famous suitors.

Unexpected Rejections: Celebrities Who Turned Down Their Famous Admirers

Kristin Cavallari and Bobby Flay: A Dinner Date Dilemma

Kristin Cavallari, the reality TV star, recently revealed that she once rejected the advances of celebrity chef Bobby Flay. Flay, known for his culinary expertise, had reached out to Cavallari on social media, asking if he could take her to dinner. However, Cavallari initially turned down the offer, citing her own dating situation at the time. "I DMed you and I said to you … 'I'm going to be in Nashville for one night, can I take you to dinner?' And you literally said something to me like, 'I'm already dating somebody,'" Flay explained on Cavallari's podcast, Let's Be Honest. Cavallari acknowledged that her response was more along the lines of, "I'm over dating right now." Despite the initial rejection, the two later reconnected and had an enjoyable time together, proving that sometimes, a simple misunderstanding can be resolved.

Jennifer Lawrence and Justin Bieber: A Teenage Crush Unrequited

When Justin Bieber was just a rising star, he professed his admiration for the acclaimed actress Jennifer Lawrence. During an appearance on Capital FM, Bieber played a game of "To Bae or Not to Bae" and declared that he would "bae" Jennifer, describing her as "sexy" and "so cute." However, Lawrence, who was significantly older than the teenage Bieber at the time, publicly rejected his advances when asked about it on Watch What Happens Live. "I'm going to say a hard no, but thanks," Lawrence responded, politely declining Bieber's interest.

Lindsay Lohan and Harry Styles: A Midnight Encounter Rebuffed

Lindsay Lohan, the former child star, recounts a peculiar encounter with Harry Styles, the British pop sensation. Lohan says that while they were both staying at the same hotel, she heard a knock on her door in the middle of the night. When she opened it, she found Styles standing there, but Lohan had no idea who he was at the time. "I didn't know it was him. He was in a suit. I said, 'Well, you're very good-looking — can I help you?' That was it," Lohan recalled. Styles had apparently been sent there by their mutual acquaintances, Gavin and Michael, but Lohan, who had just returned from an AA meeting, was not interested in entertaining late-night visitors. "I was in bed. I was like, 'I'm going to bed but it was nice to meet you.' It was 2 am, I had just come back from an AA meeting. I looked like s–t too. I was wearing a big hotel robe, I had a slip under it. It was not a good look," Lohan explained.

Adam Levine and Jennifer Love Hewitt: A Crush Unrequited

In 2012, actress Jennifer Love Hewitt decided to make her feelings for Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine known during an appearance on The Ellen Show. Hewitt openly expressed her interest in Levine, stating that she had heard he was single and that they would make a "cute" couple. Ellen even joked about calling Levine, to which Hewitt enthusiastically agreed. However, when Levine later appeared on the show, he did not reciprocate Hewitt's feelings, instead joking that her advances were "aggressive." Hewitt later took to Twitter, acknowledging that she felt "like a fool" for her public display of affection, but thanked Levine for being "so gracious" about the situation.

Katy Perry and Niall Horan: A Cougar's Dilemma

Before Katy Perry was engaged to Orlando Bloom, she had her fair share of famous admirers, including One Direction's Niall Horan. Perry and Horan had initially met when she was a guest judge on The X Factor, and as Horan's career took off, he began to make frequent attempts to get Perry's phone number. However, Perry was not interested, as she felt Horan was simply too young for her. "I see [Niall] around all the time, he's always trying to, like, get my number to, like, maybe flirt with me, but I'm like, 'I could babysit you. I'm, like, your mom!'" Perry revealed on the Nova FM radio show Fitzy & Wippa. Horan later joked that Perry was "spreading rumors" about him, when he was merely seeking her friendship.

Salma Hayek and Donald Trump: A Persistent Pursuit

In her early days as an actress, Salma Hayek found herself the target of persistent advances from none other than Donald Trump. The two first met at an event where Hayek was accompanied by her boyfriend at the time. Trump, who was also in attendance, began engaging with the couple, paying particular attention to Hayek and even offering his jacket when she was cold. After exchanging phone numbers, Trump later reached out to Hayek, inviting her on a date. "He's inviting me out, and I'm like, 'What about my boyfriend? Am I crazy? Are you asking me out? You know I have a boyfriend,'" Hayek recalled on The Daily Show. Trump's response was, "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."

Sophie Turner and James McVey: A Rumored Rejection

In 2014, there were rumors of a potential romantic connection between actress Sophie Turner and The Vamps guitarist James McVey. However, the relationship, if it ever existed, was short-lived, as Turner appeared to publicly reject McVey's advances. In a now-deleted tweet, Turner wrote, "Harsh words. Ps. Please stop texting me… It's getting creepy and I'm sorry I'm not interested." While McVey later claimed the incident was a joke, the public exchange suggested that Turner had no interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with the musician.

Janelle Monáe and Tyrese: A Polite Rejection

In 2015, singer Tyrese made his admiration for Janelle Monáe known on social media. In an Instagram post, Tyrese expressed his feelings for Monáe, writing that he had been "reminded of a feeling" he had only experienced a few times before while sitting near her at Stevie Wonder's 65th birthday celebration. Tyrese complimented Monáe's beauty and authenticity, stating that he wanted to stand by her side as she continued to succeed in her career. However, Monáe politely rejected Tyrese's advances, responding on X (formerly Twitter) by writing, "Always positive and endearing to see a man show admiration for an Electric Lady. I am Honored. Thank you @Tyrese! :-)."

Halle Berry and Prince: A Missed Opportunity

Before his untimely passing, the legendary musician Prince had his sights set on actress Halle Berry. Berry recounted the story on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, explaining that during one of Prince's concerts, someone approached her with a note from the artist asking if she liked him. Berry, being a fan of Prince's music, responded positively. However, when a follow-up note asked her out on a date, Berry decided to keep the paper as a memento rather than responding. "I was at one of his concerts here on Sunset at the Key Club, and he had somebody come out with a piece of paper. And you know like kids do, you say, 'Do you like me? Yes or no.' I went, 'Yes?' I mean, I'm at his concert, right? Yes! Came back out again: 'Would you go out with me?' I didn't send the paper back. I kept the paper," Berry shared.