After months of sitting at home unable to travel, if there was ever a time I was elated I could hop on a plane, it was this past week. My mind is still a whirlwind and I’m trying to process everything that happened while I was in LA for the premiere of Iron Man 3.
As many of you know this wasn’t my first trip down the red carpet and they’ve all been phenomenal, but this time I’m not even sure there is a word to describe the experience. You could feel the energy from the fans, the press, the stars…it was truly a once in a lifetime experience.
As we were walking up to the event, guess who was strolling up the street in his red hot little convertible. Robert Downey, Jr., of course. And because we were so excited about getting on the red carpet, not one of us got a shot. But just minutes later I was a mere three feet from him as he was interacting with fans before heading to the carpet.
The excitement that courses through your veins is totally indescribable. With the screaming of the fans, to the yelling from the press, to the security guards rushing you along, you are absolutely immersed into this world of stardom. Being face-to-face with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Downey Jr. is something for the memory books.
After walking down the red carpet, it was time to head in to the El Capitan Theater to watch the premiere of Iron Man 3. Surrounded by celebrities in the beautiful 1,000 seat theater, I always think about what life would be like to be in their shoes, if only for a couple minutes. I know it’s not as glamorous as it seems but when you are right smack dab in the middle of it all, it’s hard for your mind not to wonder.
But when it all comes down to it, I’m happy just being me! Because being me is pretty awesome.
Iron Man 3 hits theaters on May 3rd. Will you be going to see it?
Becky Ryan- Willis says
Awesome post! Such a great time we had during that 3 days and I really enjoyed our time together. You looked so beautiful!
Crystal says
Awww, thanks Becky! Thanks for hanging out with us. You were a blast.
Theresa says
It sounds like you had a wonderful time! You look great!
Crystal says
Thanks, Theresa. I had a wonderful time.
ClassyMommy says
So cool! I’ve never done a big Hollywood movie premiere – I can’t imagine the adrenaline. Very exciting and it looks super flashy. I heard it was crazy from Ty (aka Harley!) my new buddy lol 🙂 Can’t wait to read about all your interviews and here more about the trip. Hoping to see Iron Man 3 this weekend on a date night.
Crystal says
Girl, it WAS crazy! RDJ was literally just a few feet away. I could have touched him if I wasn’t afraid his bodyguards would have tackled me on the red carpet.
Stefani says
What an exciting experience. Hollywood is always fun! I can’t wait to see this movie.
Ann Harrison says
I am so excited from reading your post! Just the thought of being that close to Robert Downey Jr would make it hard for me to think clearly :->
I am so glad that you had a good time. One for the memory books!
Crystal says
One for the memory books, for sure!
Thanks for stopping by to comment.
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
So beautiful! Glad you had a nice time!
Vanessa: the queen of swag ! says
You All looked great on the red carpet. I was glad I got to get some pics of you all from the side lines. It was such a magical event.
Lisa says
Looks like a lot of fun!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Such a great experience. I think it is awesome that Disney makes such an effort to include some regular mom type writers at these events. It’s a refreshing perspective.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
the photos are amazing I so happy you could attend. Can’t wait to hear about the rest of the trip
The Mom Jen says
It was so great to see you again, you look amazing, and so glad we got to experience this event together!
courtney says
Wow what an experience! You look great 🙂
HilLesha @To the Motherhood says
Sounds pretty exciting! RDJ? I would probably have had a panic attack at the sight of him. 😉
Marybeth Hamilton says
You ARE pretty awesome 🙂 It was fun experiencing the Iron Man 3 premiere with you, and you look great in your picture!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Oh my goodness, that looks like an amazing time! I would probably have fainted.
Ashley Sears says
You looked fabulous on the red carpet! You are so right we were so excited that we didn’t have our cameras at the ready when he drove by! I just remember that I couldn’t get my camera up fast enough! It was a great experience!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
How exciting!! I’m seeing it tomorrow!
Shell Feis says
I’m SO excited for it to come out- we’re going opening weekend! &I’m so jealous you were so close to him!
Sheri says
It sounds like an incredible experience.
Colleen says
What an amazing experience! And such a good movie to have it with.
Elaina- @atimeout4mommy says
It looks like such an awesome time!
Sheilacakes says
Looks like you had a blast!
Leilani says
Can’t wait to see this! What an awesome experience for you! I wish I could attend a red carpet event some day.
Maryann says
wow, looks like an amazing time.
Kasandria Reasoner says
I agree. Your pretty awesome 😉
Kas
Marcie W. says
Looks like a memorable experience and I think being you is great too!
Mellisa says
You looked fantastic!!! I’m so glad to have seen you again. This was such a blast.
Jeana says
I was impressed by how much time RDJ spent interacting with friends, he is so incredible.
Tammilee Tillison says
It was great meeting you in LA!
What an amazing experience walking the red carpet