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Fans at Ben Platt’s landmark Broadway residency were thrilled when Kristen Bell made a surprise appearance on Thursday (June 6) in New York City. Kristen not only delighted the audience with her presence but also recounted heartfelt anecdotes about the bond she shares with Ben.
The two stars had previously worked together in the 2022 film The People We Hate at the Wedding. During her time onstage at the Palace Theatre, Kristen divulged what ultimately led her to accept her role in the movie, among other amiable revelations.
Kristen and Ben joined voices to sing a medley of classics by Carole King and James Taylor.
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In a TikTok video, Kristen humorously described herself as the “number one Ben Platt fan,” crediting her admiration from his performance in Dear Evan Hansen.
“I was broken when I left,” she admitted, emphasizing the show’s impact and Ben’s vocal prowess. She went on to narrate how she was too intimidated to meet Ben, even discussing her reverence with her husband, Dax Shepard.
Her “enduring Ben Platt infatuation” was so strong that Dax once organized for Ben to perform at her birthday celebration.
Upon learning about a film shooting in London with Ben Platt involved, Kristen said, “I don’t usually care for out-of-town work. But hearing Ben Platt was on board, I was instantly convinced.”
She humorously imagined romanticized scenarios involving pianos and serenades while filming, which didn’t come to pass. However, their Broadway performance allowed for a different but equally memorable collaboration.
Ben too shared his excitement on Instagram, expressing his adoration for Kristen as “my onscreen sister and one of my favorite humans on this planet.”
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Kristen Bell made her surprise appearance on Thursday, June 6, during Ben Platt’s performance in New York City.
They starred together in the 2022 film “The People We Hate at the Wedding.”
The duo sang a medley of hits from Carole King and James Taylor.
Kristen Bell humorously called herself the “number one Ben Platt fan,” with her admiration starting from his “Dear Evan Hansen” days.
Ben Platt posted on Instagram sharing his joy over Kristen Bell being onstage with him, referring to her as his favorite person and his on-screen sister.