“He didn’t know me” What happened when Unathi Nkayi met world-star actor Samuel Jackson?
Samuel Jackson is one of the finest actors in the world and a role model to many. His unmatched composure onset is a tool that sets him apart from the rest. He is a good talent that has maintained top performances at the top for over two decades, being the leading actor in several top movies. In 2010 he showed the world that he gets better with age when he shined playing the role of Henry Harold ‘H’ Humphries in the five-star movie Unthinkable.
Despite Unathi being a top celebrity in Mzansi: her profile is miles away from Samuel Jackson. That said, Unathi also rose to popularity, but she wanted to meet the veteran actor one day. When she was presented with the chance to meet Jackson, Unathi was nervous and afraid to meet a star of that magnitude. Undoubtedly, Unathi met one of the greats she had been dreaming to meet; it was a dream come true, and a moment she can’t forget forever.
Unathi Nkayi recalls a nervous moment when she met world-star actor Samuel Jackson.
Every young kid and some adults in Mzansi dream of meeting Unathui Nkayi and talking to her. She is that top star that had been consistent on our small screens, thanks to her Idols SA role as a judge alongside Somizi and Randall Abraham. Despite such an extensive profile, she also dreams of meeting international celebrities like Samuel Jackson.
When the opportunity came for Unathi to meet Jackson, she couldn’t breathe well with nervousness. She described Jackson as a genius and a giant and was nervous. As she recalls this great moment in her life, Unathi shared her experience in detail:
Are #TBT still a thing. THAT time I was so nervous to meet this GENIUS. The giant that is Mr @samuelljackson and as I anticipated he gave me so much Sh*t that time he doesn’t even know me😂😂😂 Anywhoo happy Thursday beloveds.
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