'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis pleads with fans to stop 'scaring' him for autographs

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans and photographers harassed 'Ted Lasso' actor Jason Sudeikis on Sunday, September 30, night as he attempted to leave the Dynasty Typewriter Comedy Club in Los Angeles.

In the video obtained by TMZ, the famous television and movie actor could be seen pleading with obstinate fans to stop pursuing him, acknowledging he was left feeling "scared" by their latest attempt to collect his autograph.

Jason Sudeikis says fans' attempt to collect his autograph 'scared the s**t out of him'

The 'Ted Lasso' actor, 49, had to battle a swarm of ardent admirers, attempting to obtain his autograph, outside The Dynasty Typewriter comedy club in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.

In the TMZ footage, Sudeikis — who appeared to be a regular guy — was seen attempting to separate himself from a group of fans as he was walking down the street.

Having a green rucksack over his shoulders, the Emmy winner was visibly irritated with the group of individuals who had to wait three hours for an opportunity to witness the actor.

A person who was strolling slightly ahead of the actor can be heard on the video requesting a photograph. According to TMZ, Sudeikis signed a handful of autographs at first before being swamped.

Eventually, a weary and scared Sudeikis turned back and asked those behind him to give it up. He exclaimed in the clip, "Guys, please, stop, stop, I’m not going to sign anything. I literally have to go!"

On his way out to his car, he apologized to fans who were after him, saying, "I’m sorry, that was a lot, that scared the s**t out of me," before adding, "For real, I’m just a human being. Please, I’m going home, good night."

After signing a few autographs, the former 'Saturday Night Live' star — who has two children with his former Olivia Wilde — walked toward his car.

According to TMZ, fans began to gather outside the comedy club around 6:30 pm to wait for the 'Ted Lasso' star, and they remained there until 9:30 pm.

Other celebrities who expressed their discomfort toward fans and media

The 'Ted Lasso' star is not the first to voice dissatisfaction with their public treatment. Actress Hannah Waddingham was forthright with a photographer she believed made an offensive remark to her at the spring photo shoot for the Olivier Awards.

Waddingham was heard saying, "Oh my god, you’d never say that to a man, my friend. Don’t be a d**k. Otherwise, I’ll veer off. Don’t say, ‘Show me the legs.’"

Much to the amusement of bystanders who were amused by her comments, the 'Ted Lasso' actress, now 50, shook her head as she descended the stairs after the event, per Fox News.

The video featuring Sudeikis interacting with stubborn fans went viral after artist Chappell Roan shared a TikTok about extreme fan culture.

The musician, whose real name is Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, 26, chastised her followers for thinking they could always get in touch with her, per the New York Post.

"I don’t care that abuse and harassment, stalking, whatever, is a normal thing to do to people who are famous or a little famous, whatever. I don’t care that it’s normal," Roan said.

As a musician, Roan clarified, accepting "this crazy type of behavior" from fans merely because it's commonplace "does not make it OK" to do. She has since sworn to stop producing songs in response to the exchanges.

Fans defend Jason Sudeikis' reaction calling it 'completely understandable'

Social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their support for the 'Ted Lasso' actor, as one user said, "Love Jason for being honest! Celebrities are people too; we need to respect their boundaries."

A second user added, "Jason Sudeikis’s plea for fans to stop “scaring” him while asking for autographs highlights the challenges celebrities face when interacting with the public."

"Jason Sudeikis' reaction is completely understandable. Constant fan pressure can be overwhelming, even for celebrities. Fans need to respect personal boundaries, recognizing that celebrities are people too, deserving of privacy and space just like anyone else," a third user noted.

One said, "Jason Sudeikis's plea highlights the need for respect and boundaries between fans and celebrities."

Another added, "I love @jasonsudeikis and he’s right but this is part of the job. There have been plenty famous People over the years that have been swamped by fans & I think there are ways to handle it. Many celebrities walk the streets here in NYC & no one bothers them."

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