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Stewart's 'Hall Pass' Promise: Meeting Messi for Wife
31 Oct
Summary
- Stewart promised his wife a Messi introduction if he attended.
- Actor bypassed security to fulfill his promise to his wife.
- Messi's wife also took a photo with Patrick Stewart.
At the 2017 Best FIFA Football Awards in London, actor Patrick Stewart prioritized introducing his wife, Sunny Ozell, to Lionel Messi.
Ozell, a devoted admirer of Messi, had long wished to meet him. Stewart recalled promising his wife he would facilitate the introduction, playfully acknowledging her potential 'hall pass' remark.
Stewart encountered significant security challenges at the event, which also hosted Cristiano Ronaldo and Diego Maradona. He recounted his persistence, even mentioning he 'crashed into the security door,' to reach Messi.
Stewart eventually found Messi, who leaned over his seat, making him hard to spot. Upon facing Messi, Stewart made the heartfelt request for his wife. Messi's reaction was notably warm, with his face lighting up.
Ozell received her desired photograph with Messi. In a reciprocal gesture, Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, requested a picture with Stewart, making the evening exceptionally memorable.
Ozell later expressed the profound significance of the meeting, stating her 'scared' reaction to meeting Messi, a rare occurrence for someone typically unfazed by celebrities. Stewart shared a selfie with Messi, humorously captioning it, 'I met a God tonight!'
