Lucky Jason fan, Diana got to meet Sheryl Main AND Jason and said she took tons of pictures that she will hopefully share with all of us soon! We can’t wait to hear all the wonderful details of her fan encounter. I would like to know if she mentioned this site to Sheryl and thanked her on our behalf for all the fabulous updates from ‘The Expendables’ set. Diana also gave us the exact location of the recent video of Jason.
Okay guys hold onto your hats, paper towels, and whatever…I’m too excited for words. I did drive down to the set. I did meet up with Sheryl Main on the set of “the Expendables”. I did have MORE than just a “Jason sightng”. I had a “Jason meeting”. I took tons of pictures. (have patience. I had just bought the camera and I’m not too handy with little mechanical things. I’ll need to get my husband to help me upload, download, or whatever). By the way, the little video of first glimpse of Jason in NOLA was taken as he’s walking right outside one of the trailers parked on Girod Street b/n South Peters and Tchoupitoulas. Filming at this site ended tonight…Life is grand. I’ll stop now ’cause I’ve probably already pissed off some of you guys by gloating. Again, I think it was the power of all of the positive words of encouragement you guys gave me a few blogs back.
May 16, 2009 at 8:38 am
She’s a lucky lady. Now she needs to tell us all about HIM. Is he really sweet and nice? Does he seem appreciative of his fans?
Is he good looking in person? I have seen a few stars in person and they are not exactly as they appear on screen. I saw Clint Eastwood over 20 years ago at a drug store in Carmel, CA and he was scrawny and had many lines in his face then. He was polite but not friendly.
May 16, 2009 at 8:48 am
I want to hear all about your encounter with Jason. I’m so excited for you that you got to meet him!
May 16, 2009 at 10:17 am
OMG Diana, Im so happy for you. I can not wait to see your pics and you must tell us more about your encounter.
May 16, 2009 at 10:53 am
OM God! Diana You made it Girl!!! Can’t wait to hear more from you and see the pics thank you so much!!you rock!!:)
May 16, 2009 at 11:04 am
Sheryl/Cheryl had blogged earlier that if I found the set, to ask for her…Well, my sweet husband drove me down to New Orleans. On South Peters & Girod area, we started seeing film trucks & equipment. It was around 5pm. He dropped me off & went to go find parking. There was red tape w/ “The Expendables” written on it on various pieces of equipment so I knew I was in the right area.I walked up to two N.O. policemen on the corner of South Peters & Girod and verified with them. We talked and I asked them if they knew who Sheryl was. “No, but I’ll find someone who can get that info for you.” They directed us to Big O who then pointed out a bald guy in beige shirt-Scott- about 100 feet down the street just past Tchoupitoulas St. by some trailer. We headed for Scott. When we got down to the trailer there were 5 or 6 people standing around. Scott has just gne into the trailer…Great…I noticed a guy leaning against the building who looked familiar but I was so upset that I had missed Scott when my husband grabbed my arm, said, “Di, you might want to turn around” When I did, it hit me like a ton of bricks…it was Jason. He was leaned up against the building intently staring into a blackberry or such which he was holding with both hands. Black aviator sunglasses, black T shirt, baggy black athlletic shorts with white sripes on sides. Flip flops on feet. Every clever or charming thing I ever wanted to say to Jason the day I met him went right out the door. You won’t believe what I said. I felt like a blubbering wet noodle when I said, “Excuse me, are you Jason Statham?” He looked up from the blackberry, smiled the most charming of small smiles and said, “Yes Darling, I am.” THAT VOICE!!! THAT WONDERFUL ACCENT!!! THAT GORGEOUS 5 o’clock SHADOW!!!I proceeded to tell him what a huge fan I was. (Yeah right, such a huge fan that I had to ask if it was him ?!?@?!$!%?) By now I’m fumbling for my camera which is in my purse. Then horrors – a security person comes between Jason and me and politely asks me to leave, that Jason is working. Jason then goes into the trailor. Maybe it’s the nurse in me, but do you guys want to know the one detail that I remember most about Jason? He has the most beautiful skin. It had the most beautiful tan glow. Scott comes out of the trailor. I ask him to please tell Sheryl Main that I’m there…That was my Jason encounter for what it’s worth. I stood around and got to see Jason walk by and into the building they were shootong in. Sheryl came & got me and personally escorted me right up to the front door of the building, told me to take my pictures…Jason never came out. Then I was moved to across the street. I noticed I could see Jason thru a window so I took several pictures. Now he was in a tight black T shirt and white slacks. I was right there with Sylvester Stallone, Dolf Lundgren, Jet Li, Jason Statham, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Micky Rourke & rude driver pulled up in a black suburban and just laid on the horn. Seems like they were pissed off about something. You guys would crack up laughing if you saw what Mickey had on – black leather pants, funky shirt, blue gangsta pimp hat and striped hair…he looked ridiculous. I saw Jason leave around 9-I was told they were breaking for lunch and that he might be comng back later. I stayed till around 9:30, by then, my much patient husband was more than ready to leave.
May 16, 2009 at 12:07 pm
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
Too freaking AWESOME!! I am so tickled for you- total dream come true. I just couldn’t imagine how I would react. It’s nice that he was polite and called you “darling”. Too cool!!!!!!!! Your description of him sounds soo good, like his usual self.
Jason, if you are checking this site- we love you man!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 16, 2009 at 12:31 pm
You stupid fucking bitch 😉
Haha even I am a little jealous. Except I would probably say something stupid like are you Jason Statham too.
I’m sure everyone does that because how else would you start talking to him in the first place.
I hope I meet Victoria Beckham and David someday but I feel like I won’t haha.
So was he tall looking in real life?
And was he really big or just regular sized?
It’s hard to tell from pics and movies but I would clock him to be around 200lbs right now and maybe like 185 in death race. Now I sound creepy but if the shoe fits.
I’ve been back on my trying to become Jack Shepard phase though lately so my Statham obsession has been dying.
May 16, 2009 at 12:36 pm
If it could be possible – he was much more handsome in person. And not just cuz he called me “Darling”. I asked my husband what man in his right mind talks like that? My husband’s explanation for that is – he’s British. I just can’t get over that skin. Tanned. Smooth. Clean-shaven except for the wonderful face. He was very toned also. One thing ladies…he’s not a big person. Or a tall person. Course I’m not telling you guys anything new. Many times, the absolutely best things come in small packages (think diamonds Ladies) The only tall star I saw was Dolf Lundgren. When I first saw Jet Li in person, I thought OMG – he’s 4 feet tall. I hope I can “blow” up the pictures ’cause in review everyone looks soooooooo tiny. Cross my fingers & hope to die – Jason was close. Before he got into wardrobe (@ fan encounter) I literally was in his personal space. Why didn’t I just reach out & touch…hell, cuz Mr. Security Man would have probably tackled me to the ground. What was the big f’ing deal? While I’m standing there trying to explain that I just wanted Jason’s picture, Jason just fled the scene into the trailor. Okay – sour grapes. I do realize that everyone was just doing their job-including Jason, Mr. Security Man said he was working on his lines. In retrospect, the whole evening seemed so surreal and I did get so much more than anticipated. Hey, here’s a thought. Maybe Jason wasn’t studying the script on that blackerry thing – maybe he was logged onto Stathm Fan. HEE HEE HEE
May 16, 2009 at 12:45 pm
OMG diana… i am so jealous lol, hey at least you got to see him and everything… and hell, you did a brave thing girl, you got my utmost respect. i’m the resident team chicken as i always say, and i would’ve ran lol but i’m very happy for ya and get us those pics soon… love ya!!!
@ logan: you stupid lmao there i was reading about the awesome jason meeting, and then i read :you stupid fuckin bitch: i fell off the chair lmfao trust me i tried to lighten up my obsession, it ain’t workin lol bummer. i just thought that was funny as hell
May 16, 2009 at 12:46 pm
What Luck. So happy for you, I would have been starstruck too. Would love to be a fly on the wall at the Expendables.
May 16, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Oh Diana! You are one lucky girl! And what a wonderful husband you have to be so patient. I hope my husband can be that great when I have my Jason encounter. Your description of Jason was great…loved the details. I understand what you mean about being more good looking in person. I’ve seen Bruce Willis in person and we couldn’t believe how unbelievably handsome he was. My husband even said, Wow…that’s why he’s a movie star! I’m sure it’s the same for Jason. Of course, he would seem tall to me since I’m only 5 feet, but my husband is 6’5″ and would probably tower over him. Ha! That security guard could have given you a break…all you needed was another minute or so to get a picture and autograph. Geez! But thanks for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to seeing your pictures!
May 16, 2009 at 12:50 pm
oh yeah… i should have told you to tell him that all the girls here at statham fan wants to rock his shit! lmao and to visit new jersey… i’ll be the tour guide lmao
May 16, 2009 at 12:54 pm
That is awesome Diana!
I knew I should have gone to NOLA with my girlfriends this weekend. I just thought that it wouldn’t be that easy to find them and then if I did I wouldn’t be able to get anywhere near. I don’t have the balls to approach security to try to get a peek. I know you are so happy. Just to see that man and hear his sexy voice. Can’t wait to see the pictures! I have been in love with him from the moment I saw him at the Snatch premier. I just can’t believe he’s this close to me (I live in Houston) and I’m not there! Oh well, let me stop rambling.
Thanks for this site Jayfan!
May 16, 2009 at 1:02 pm
DIANA!! That’s so fantastic!! I’m wicked jealous, as all of us are, but also so happy for you! What a great husband you have to be willing to drive you down to NOLA and wait around for you to try and get a glimpse! Do you think you’ll go again while they’re still filming there? Please, please, please share your pictures – I’d love to see them! Thank you so much for sharing the details of your J encounter! YAY, Team Statham!!
May 16, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Diana the Huntress! Diana my hero! I would have never had the guts to do what you did, that’s fantastic. Kudos to your husband for being so patient and indulgent.
May 16, 2009 at 1:24 pm
ok i’m just dying to know did you get close enough to smell him lol i know it’s weird but i got this thing with cologne lmao
May 16, 2009 at 2:29 pm
I’m with ladystatham i want to know how he smelled too!!!! What type of cologne he wears, would he be wearing something like that while he works and sweats? I am so excited you would have thought i went there to see him! I heard him call an interviewer darling once when she asked how fast he was going on his bike, while taping t3 ( Darling i didn’t have a spedometer on the bike) he was so funny, calm with a slight smile.
I’m thinking security needs to be better. I hope nobody gets mad at me for saying that, i just know that there are people out there that may not be reaching in their purse for a camera…or actually have Jasons best interest in heart. Being a movie star and heart throb puts you out there for all sorts of people…during some interview he has said people like to challenge him..how he drives or they want to see if they can fight him and win.. Security is there for his protection…I’m excited and concerned at the same time.
May 16, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Smell? I didn’t notice any smell. Hey Logan – think smaller. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. But last night was the last night @ the building marked “TOOLS”. I suppose there’ll be some more shooting around New Orleans but without some more clues as to the whereabouts – it will be impossible to find them. And GOD were they sweaty. After filming in that room with the lights and the motorcycles (although I didn’t hear them running…)some came outside to cool down. Jason (in black T & white slacks) stood around for a short while, talked to Stallone across the street, went back to front of building, hung around for a while then just simply walked off the set (away from where I was). The camera truck driver & 2 N.O. firemen- I’ll talk to anyone-told me he was going to lunch. They said Jason might or might not be coming back. I quickly found Sheryl/Cheryl and thanked her so much for everything she had done. Remember she came & retrieved me from the sidelines and let me go right up to the building where they were filming; in front of everyone, crew & stars. I had told her my mission was to get a pic of Jason. HE JUST WOULDN’T COME OUT OF THE DOOR. You’ll see in the pics how close I was waiting for him.
May 16, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Yeah, I was actually thinking they probably beefed up security after this. After getting over my pure elation for Diana, I thought about how easy it all sounded and was kind of concerned. Nonetheless…how cool as this whole development been!
I’ve decided that if I ever get the chance to possibly see Jason and get a picture, I’m going to make a sign that says
“I heart Team Statham,” and ask him to hold it for the picture. And then if he asks…
May 16, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Don’t get me wrong – there was enough beefcake security there. We had made it past 2 or 3 “checkpoints” before we got to the trailer & I nearly walked right past Jason
May 16, 2009 at 3:00 pm
I’m sure knowing Sheryl’s name helped. It was really cool that she pulled you from the sidelines…did you get to talk to her much at all or just enough to get you closer the Jason?
May 16, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Pic-tures! Pic-tures! Pic-tures! We want pictures. LOL
May 16, 2009 at 3:15 pm
darn lol but you know what i thought about that, right when you asked if it was him and then you reached for your camera, the guys probably thought different, that’s why they came up like that… and i so agree with ann… it’s good that they are over protective, and then it’s not. these days you cant take any chances with all the crazies out there, i’m sure if jason had the time he would have been more than happy to say hey and take a pic… hell look at all the fan pics that’s in the gallery lol
May 16, 2009 at 4:30 pm
He called you Darlin’!!!! How awesome…I’m so jealous! Can’t wait to see your pictures!
I met the Doobie Brothers on an airplane when I was 4 years old, thats the closest I’ve come to stardom. Maybe I have to wait til I’m 40 to meet Jason.
Oh and Diana, I’m glad you have such a sweet hubby!! And hopefully Jason logs on to Statham Fan to see how he not only made your day but all of ours too!!!!
May 16, 2009 at 4:56 pm
So happy for you lucky Diana. Hey if it can’t be
me then I would rather it be another a fellow
Team Statham. Sometimes I think all the luck goes
to all those people who are not even Jay’s fans.
You’re experience with Jason definitely gave me
an idea. From now on I’m keeping a tape recorder in
my purse. Or maybe I could get him to be the voice
on my answering machine. Of course I could
just record him on my blackberry 🙂
Sorry I’m blabbing here.
May 16, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Well done Diana! You’re not gloating – you are just telling your story. And we are interested for sure! Can’t wait to see the pics.
It’s funny – it makes me think back to last September when i did a double take of a guy at the Oasis concert. I’m pretty sure it was Jason. And yes, it’s totally the Brit thing to do to call fans darlin’ and sweetheart. One girl i was talking to at a concert got to meet Paul Weller and she got a kiss on the cheek and a “nice to meet you darlin’.”
May 16, 2009 at 5:02 pm
ha! dvrmnl – I know someone who met Joe Strummer at a bar and he called home to the answering machine and got Joe to leave a message which he then changed to be his greeting. Too funny. “at the tone leave a f*cking message.”
May 16, 2009 at 5:20 pm
Yeah Dawn & he needs to say ‘Darling’ or ‘Sweetheart’ @ the end. I’ll write it up on a piece of paper & simply tell him “Read this”. I think I could manage to say two words without stuttering. Any more & it might get embarrassing. Sound like a good plan to me. The downside I see is I wont be able to stop calling myself 😉
May 16, 2009 at 5:31 pm
How sad it is that actors have to be so afraid of meeting fans. Who knows when a crazy might pull a knife or gun. I’m sure that Jason would be very sweet and friendly but security did their job. I can only imagine how they would feel if they let someone get to their celebrity. Of course I have seen some security that was rude and trying to act bad ass.
May 16, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Thank you for youe encounter Diana. Enjoyed reading about it.
May 16, 2009 at 7:42 pm
AWWW DIANA!! Thats so awesome!!i can’t almost hear him calling you darling thats so sweet!what a man!That a bummer about the security i understand that they need some protection and privacy but c’mon when you see a sweet girl coming let her talk to her fav actor!!Anyways I wish you can go again and talk to him more sweetie you deserve it because you had much power and courage to go over there and talk to him not many cab go do that so rock on honey!!:) And thand to Sheryl for helping you she’s a sweetheart i hope she gives us more jason updates from now on!!:D
May 16, 2009 at 8:15 pm
@dawn lmao…great phone message!
@dvrmnl me too. I would walk up with something “cool” to say and wind up blubbering two words before I turned red and had to walk away. I had a dream the other night that I met J and sent my b/f over to ask him to meet me. I hope when it happens it doesn’t happen like that!
May 16, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Thank you Diana for sharing with us. I can only imagine how you felt. I would have stood there gob-smacked and probably said something completely stupid. I’ll bet he is use to it and thought you were charming and I’m sure he would have given you a picture if security had not intervened.
May 16, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Also I have read that actually he’s about 5’8″ or 5’9″, not the 5’11” shown in some articles. Whatever, that’s a pile of FINE any way you stack it.
May 16, 2009 at 8:22 pm
I probbaly just wouldnt have said anything lol
May 16, 2009 at 8:42 pm
I’m with you Donna marie Cox…i would have my Video Camera on or just flicking pictures of him none stop! Is it ok that i type your name DMC. Now if he came to me and said something i would probably be a chatter box, i just couldn’t go up to him.
May 16, 2009 at 8:43 pm
yeah i would be like a duh duh duuuuuuh uh… duuuuh…um….. bye lol
May 16, 2009 at 8:44 pm
i know what a way to represent the team right? lmao now if i had a few shots… then it’s how YOU doin’ in my soprano accent lmao
May 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm
You can type whatever you like lol
May 16, 2009 at 9:07 pm
When i’m nervous or excited i talk and talk and talk, when i’m not i don’t, i am quiet. Nervous and excited all in one package when it would come to Jason. Thank you DMC
May 16, 2009 at 9:37 pm
@ksshadowfax99: I was reading the commentaries a few posts back when everyone was discussing Jay’s short stop on everyones dreams. Pretty funny. He’s like Santa Clause getting around the world in one night. He just has some advantages than Santa. For one that sexy bod, second treats he gets from us are much more better.
@ladystatham69: For a moment there I thought you were going for ‘ how you doin? ‘ You were going to use joey’s accent from Friends.
LOL
May 16, 2009 at 10:08 pm
oh yeah that too lol oh that’s another dude on my violate list lmao
May 16, 2009 at 10:28 pm
It’s me again. Can anyone tell me how to get my pics from the set of “The Expendables” to jayfan / Statham Fan / this site??? Remember I’m not handy with little mechanical things so I need detailed instructions. If no one can help, I’ll ask my husband to try. jayfan, can you email me to let me know how? The pics are on a CD. If it hekps, the receipt from the drugstore says “1 CD from Digital”
May 16, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Diana you put the cd on your pc and you have many options either email them to jayfan or upload them on a site like photobucket and jayfan can take them from there,
so you just write an email and attach every pic to it ,do u know how to do that?
or go to http://www.photobucket.com
register an account there and upload your pix from your pc,if you need help just email me here heathy1966@yahoo.com 😉
May 16, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Diana you put the cd on your pc and you have many options either email them to jayfan or upload them on a site like photobucket and jayfan can take them from there,
so you just write an email and attach every pic to it ,do u know how to do that?
or go to photobucket(dot)com
register an account there and upload your pix from your pc,if you need help just email me here heathy1966(at)yahoo(dot)com 😉
May 18, 2009 at 10:13 am
CONGRATULATIONS, Diana!!! I am so excited for you!! Meeting Jason must have been a dream come true!!! Thank you for sharing your encounter, and I can’t wait to see your pictures!!! I feel like you have “bragging rights” and would love to hear more if any other amazing details pop into your memory 😉 Lucky, lucky woman!!!! I’m so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 18, 2009 at 10:30 am
I have met a few celebrities (Mark Walhberg, Tommy Lee Jones, and a few others), but meeting Jason would be the ULTIMATE encounter!!!! CONGRATS again, Diana!! You are SOOOOOOOOOOOO LUCKY!!! XOXO
May 19, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Ohhhh you lucky thing!!! I think I probably would of stood to the side drooling unable to breathe let alone speak!! All I keep thinking is him saying “Darling” in that husky voice! nice!!!! someone fan me down!!!