Notable People
Heather Thomas revealed a face-to-face encounter with a stalker, joining a list of other stars who have been in similar dangerous situations.
Fame can bring fortune, fans, and red carpet moments—but it also has a darker side. For some celebrities, admiration from afar turns into obsession up close, with stalkers crossing dangerous lines. While many rely on security to keep threats at bay, there are chilling cases where stars have come face-to-face with the very people fixated on them. From home invasions to public confrontations, these real-life encounters blur the line between celebrity and survival.
Heather Thomas
Actor Heather Thomas made a name for herself in the ’80s starring in the TV series The Fall Guy. The downside of that fame was a number of stalkers and frightening encounters that followed Thomas.
During a March 2025 appearance on the Still Here Hollywood podcast, Thomas revealed she shot a stalker who broke into her house. The firearm was loaded with rock salt. Ultimately, the actor chose to leave Hollywood for her safety.
George Harrison
A paranoid schizophrenic man broke into George Harrison’s estate in England in 1999 and attacked him inside his home with a kitchen knife, stabbing him multiple times in the chest. George’s wife Olivia Harrison fought off the attacker with a lamp and fireplace poker. Harrison was seriously injured but survived. The man, Michael Abram, believed Harrison was “possessed by the devil.”
Sandra Bullock
In 2014, stalker Joshua Corbett broke into Sandra Bullock’s Los Angeles home while she was inside. She encountered him face-to-face in the hallway, slammed her door, and hid in a closet while calling 911. Corbett had a notebook full of disturbing writings about Bullock. In 2018 while out on probation, Corbett took his own life following a standoff with police.
Theresa Saldana
The Raging Bull actor was stabbed 10 times in 1982 outside her home in broad daylight by a stalker who tracked her down from the UK. A deliveryman heard her screams and intervened, saving her life. This is one of the most harrowing celebrity-stalker assaults in history. Saldana later became an anti-stalking advocate.
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin had a female stalker, Genevieve Sabourin, who claimed they had a relationship. She showed up at his home and events repeatedly, and in 2013 they eventually came face-to-face in court. She shouted at him in the courtroom, creating a surreal confrontation. Sabourin, an actor, received a six-month jail sentence.
Pamela Anderson
In 2001, a fan broke into Pamela Anderson’s Malibu home, stripped naked, and tried to crawl into bed with her. Anderson confronted him directly before security arrived.
These intense run-ins highlight the unsettling reality that even the rich and famous aren’t immune to personal danger. For every glamorous moment in the spotlight, there’s often a hidden story of fear, vigilance, and resilience. As stalking laws tighten and security measures improve, these face-to-face encounters serve as stark reminders of the risks celebrities face behind the scenes.
