Some Anthony Mackie supporters are still dismayed to learn that the actor does not like being approached by fans during his day-to-day life. A TikTok creator by the name of Laci Kole is the latest to find out this harsh reality, as her run-in with him has sparked a viral debate about boundaries.
Kole, who, like Mackie, is a New Orleans native, ranted about the response she received when she attempted to approach the “Captain America” actor. She began her two-minute and forty-one-second video by stating, “Let me just say, rudest human being alive,” and then proceeded to recollect how the short-lived encounter unfolded.
The college student first shared that the celebrity spotting took place at a gas station in their hometown. She noticed him just as she was about to refuel her car.
“Here Anthony Mackie comes in this huge f—king truck, all blacked out, all f—king sleek, windows down,” she said, obviously agitated. “So, it’s like, also, if you don’t want people to come up to you and f—king say how much they appreciate your work, why the f—k are all your windows down and you’re blasting music smoking a f—king cigar?”
“I gently walk up to him, being like, ‘Oh my God, I’m so sorry to bother,' because I know celebrities are on time. I know celebrities got sh-t to do. I understand that. So I walk up being very, very, very, respectful, very, very, very, open-minded, being like, 'Hey, I’m so sorry to bother you,” she explained as she punched her right hand into her open left palm.
@lacikolee anthony makie is the rudest celebrity i have ever met #fyp #celebrity #storytime #anthonymackie #marvel #falcon #rude #foryou ♬ original sound - Laci Kole
Kole's story continued, “Tell me why Anthony Mackie did this,” as she imitated how he raised his hand, motioning her to stop in her tracks. “‘No’” he said. “And then just went back to what he was doing, having me standing there. I was standing there in front of Anthony Mackie, being like, ‘Oh,’” said Kole, illustrating how bewildered she was by his reaction.
The young lady goes on to state that she only wanted to thank him for taking time to acknowledge her and to express how appreciative she is of his work. “That was it! I just wanted to be like, ‘Hey, Anthony Mackie, like, it’s so nice to meet you, like, I’m so, like, your work is actually phenomenal. I’m so glad I got to meet you. Like, have an amazing day.' That was it!” said the content creator, who was still seated in her car as she processed how she had been shut down.
Her frustrations and disappointment boiled over as she continued to declare, “These f—king celebrities make it seem like we’re f—king roaches and rats. B—ch, I’m pumping like the f—king—I’m at the same gas station as you, b—ch! Baby, we on the same level playing field. I’m pumping the same gas you pumping right now, and you can’t even look at me.”
I sat across from Anthony Mackie at Superior last weekend