What Celebrities Looked Like When They Met Princess Diana
1) David Bowie
As a patron of the National AIDS Trust, Princess Diana attended a concert at Wembley Arena on World Aids Day, December 1, 1993. Before the celebration began, she chatted with David Bowie backstage.
2) Elizabeth Taylor
Princess Diana met Elizabeth Taylor at the premiere of The Little Foxes, the Broadway production that served as Taylor's stage debut. Here, Diana chats with the Tony-nominated star backstage after the show.
3) John Travolta
During Lady Di's first trip to the United States in 1985, she attended a black-tie gala hosted by President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan. The evening's most memorable moment? When the Princess and John Travolta famously hit the dance floor.
4) Elton John
She and British rocker Elton John stand side by side as they await a handshake with Archpriest Magio in 1997.
5) Mother Teresa
Mother Teresa and Princess Diana shared a wonderful friendship. After Diana's death, Mother Teresa commented, "She was very concerned for the poor. She was very anxious to do something for them, and it was beautiful. That is why she was close to me."
6) Nancy Reagan
En route to a drug rehabilitation center in Springfield, Virginia, Princess Di laughs with First Lady Nancy Reagan.
7) Luciano Pavarotti
With her fondness for children's charities, Princess Diana attended a charity concert in Modena, Italy to raise money for Bosnian children. On her way to the concert, she is greeted by Italian opera singer Luciano Pavarotti.
8) Richard Branson
Virgin CEO Richard Branson meets the Princess of Wales to celebrate the airline's first flight path to London.
9) Steven Speilberg
The Princess of Wales met the American director at the London premiere of his film Jurassic Park in July 1993. She also met two co-stars, Ariana Richards (left) and Sam Neill (center, right).
10) Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman
Here Princess Diana meets both Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman at the July 1992 premiere of Far and Away in London.
11) Tom Hanks
For a film preview of Tom Hank's newest flick, Apollo 13, Princess Diana makes an appearance in London and meets the movie stars.
12) Duran Duran
Here, the iconic pop band shakes hands with Princess Diana at London's Dominion Theatre. She was there for the Prince's Trust Rock Gala.
13) Glenn Close
While at the 1989 premiere of Dangerous Liaisons, the actress and the royal stop for a chat. In the background, a young Uma Thurman listens in.
14) Tony Bennett
The singer looks thrilled to meet Princess Diana at a gala for the Field Museum Of Natural History in Chicago.
15) Liza Minnelli
Princess Diana cracks up at something actress Liza Minnelli had to say. They were attending the 1991 premiere of Stepping Out in London.
16) Michael Douglas
Princess Diana and Michael Douglas look deep in conversation at the 1988 premiere of Wall Street in London.
17) Neil Diamond
Following his 1984 concert at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre, Neil Diamond chats with Princess Diana. He gifted 2-year-old Prince William a stuffed Garfield toy.
18) Tina Turner
The "What's Love Got to Do with It" singer is all smiles as she greets Princess Diana during 1986's Prince's Trust Concert.
19) Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan
Princess Diana looked radiant during the 1989 premiere of When Harry Met Sally. The film's two stars, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, seemed to be enjoying their conversation with the royal.
20) Barbra Streisand
Princess Diana speaks with the stars of 1991's Prince of Tides, Barbra Streisand and Nick Nolte, at the film's London premiere.
21) Clint Eastwood
The actor shakes hands with Princess Diana at the 1993 premiere of The Fugitive inside London's Warner West End Cinema.
22) Roger Moore
The actor and his wife greet Princess Diana at the premiere of the latest James Bond movie, Octopussy, in 1983.
23) Grace Kelly
The two princesses catch up at a 1981 fundraising concert and reception held at Goldsmiths Hall in London.
24) Phil Collins
Before performing at a 1984 charity concert with his band Genesis, Phil Collins surprises Princess Diana with a little jacket for Prince William.
25) Lionel Richie
Three years later, singer Lionel Richie gifted the royal with two similar jackets for Prince William and Prince Harry before performing at Wembley Arena.
26) Joan Collins
The actress shakes hands with Princess Diana outside a 1990 performance of the play Private Lives at Aldwych Theatre.
27) Steffi Graf
The tennis pro exchanges tips and tricks with Princess Diana on the court at London's Vanderbilt Raquet Club in 1988.
28) Kurt Russell
The royal chats with actor Kurt Russell at the London premiere of 1991's Backdraft.
29) Lillian Gish
Princess Diana and the actress known as "The First Lady of American Cinema" are honored to meet one another at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.
30) Dustin Hoffman
The actor shakes Princess Diana's hand at the London film premiere of Hook in 1992.
31) Robin Williams
At the same event, she also greeted the late Robin Williams.
32) George Michael
The singer, who Princess Diana considered to be a close friend, first met at this 1993 World Aids Day Concert of Hope at London’s Wembley Arena.
33) Charlie Watts
Princess Diana shares a laugh with the late Rolling Stones drummer after a concert at London's Albert Hall in 1983.
34) Hillary Clinton
The then-First Lady and royal have breakfast together at a White House event.
35) Bryan Adams
The "Summer of '69" singer chats with Princess Diana backstage at his 1986 Vancouver show during his tour of Canada.
36) Kate Moss
While attending a pre-auction party At Christie's New York, Princess Diana mingles with supermodel Kate Moss.
37) Barbara Walters
Later at the same party, the royal chats with broadcaster Barbara Walters. Also with them was Princess Diana's friend, Lucia Flecha De Lima.
38) Charlie Sheen
Princess Diana talks to the actor at the 1991 premiere of his film Hot Shots in Odeon Leicester Square.
39) The Bee Gees
The pop group enjoys their time with the royal during a luncheon to launch Capital Radio's Help A London Child charity in 1989.
40) Paul McCartney
The former Beatle and his then-wife, Linda, hang out with Princess Diana before his 1992 oratorio, titled Liverpool, at the Lille Congress Hall.
Even the stars were starstruck by Lady Di.