Stars in their eyes – Celebrity sightings by accident
Close encounters of the famous kind
Many of us have had close encounters with a celebrity. It might be bumping into a famous footballer at Bunnings, spotting a singer in Spotlight or seeing a movie star on the street. However, two Living Gems homeowners had more than just a brush with fame.
Celebrity sightings by accident
Teresa Gent from Ruby by Living Gems has had more than her fair share of celebrity sightings and she has proof in an extensive autograph book.
One of her favourite celebrity encounters was with the legendary Bee Gees.
"It was the summer of 1972, and the Bee Gees announced a concert," she said. "My husband and I were lucky enough to grab ourselves two tickets for the Sydney show which was an hour and half from where we lived.
"I heard an interview with them on the radio and it was mentioned they would be doing rehearsals in the days prior to performing."
That's when the young mum of two embarked...