James McAvoy recently shared a humorous yet slightly awkward story about his first encounter with his longtime celebrity crush, Jennifer Aniston.

During a candid interview, the Scottish actor recalled how their initial meeting didn’t go as smoothly as he had hoped, describing it as a “rough” experience.

McAvoy admitted that he had admired Aniston for years, but when they finally crossed paths, nerves got the best of him. He shared that he struggled to keep his cool, fumbling through their conversation and feeling flustered in her presence.

Despite being an accomplished actor himself, McAvoy joked about how meeting someone he had admired for so long left him feeling like a starstruck fan.

While the encounter may not have gone as planned, McAvoy’s story has endeared him even more to his fans, showcasing his down-to-earth personality and relatable awkwardness when meeting a celebrity crush.