Hollywood does not meet the NBA often. However, it’s not that rare too. It always creates wholesome moments. From LeBron James stealing Kevin Hart’s drink and handing it to Drake, to RJ Barrett recognizing Game of Thrones actor, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, from the crowd, these instances create fond memories for not only viewers but also the players. However, looking at what transpired during the recent Knicks-Bulls game, OG Anunoby may be wishing he had his ‘moment’ of celebrity interaction a bit differently.

As the 1st quarter of the matchup at Madison Square Garden approached its final minutes, the Bulls looked to add on to their 22-18 lead. Josh Giddey, who had the ball in his possession, attempted to pass it to Zach LaVine, who was standing right at the edge of the court. However, OG Anunoby intercepted it, causing the ball to head in the direction where the audience was sitting. To worsen the situation, he ran after the ball, and had an almost collision with, wait for it, Anne Hathaway!

Thanks to a barrier between the player and the actress, only some snacks spilled. The Hollywood beauty, who was attending the game with her younger son Jack, did not seem affected though, and was all smiles. Anunoby himself smirked, as he got back to the game.

Given that the moment involved a Knicks player and one of the most recognized Hollywood actresses of the modern day, it didn’t take long for this to go viral. From NBA players to fans, everyone descended onto the comments section to share their reactions.

“OG Anunoby, welcome to Genovia,” fans explode after Anne Hathaway experiences courtside thrill

Among the top comments on the now-viral clip was none other than Devin Booker! Despite the fact that the Suns are currently facing off against the Kings, the player found the time to leave a one-sentence remark, stating “Chill og”. The fact that this came from Booker is hilarious in itself. After all, if there’s anyone who knows what it’s like to have unwanted collisions, it is him!

Back in October, in a preseason matchup against the Lakers, Booker lost his balance and had a head-on collision on the announcers’ table. Fortunately, the player was not hurt. Similarly to Anne Hathaway, the announcers took it all in their stride, with Kevin Harlan joking, “I have spilled stuff all over my notes!”

Some Hollywood movie fans and NBA stans certainly filled the comments section. Whatever the reason, the remarks in the section were filled with quite a few references. One individual wrote “OG Anunoby, welcome to Genovia.”

This was, of course, a reference to ‘The Princess Diaries’ movie series, which starred Anne Hathaway and is one of her most recognized pieces of work to date. The character she portrayed, Mia Thermopolis, was the heir to the throne of Genovia, a fictional kingdom.

For many social media users, OG Anunoby’s act jokingly seemed somewhat ‘intentional.’ One of them outrightly invoked the classic meme remark, by writing, “Sorry og wasn’t really familiar with your game.” Given that it’s Anne Hathaway, oh c’mon.

However, a replay of the footage indicates that Anunoby did not have any control over his actions. Despite everything, he was able to bring a smile to Anne Hathaway’s face. So, kudos, OG Anunoby!

Comedian, Benny Nwokeabia, who boasts over 27,000 followers on Instagram, was also focused on Anne Hathaway’s son. This caused him to write, “That rich a– kid ain’t equipt for that much shock”, accompanied by a laughing emoji.

From the clip, one could notice that Jack seemed somewhat unfazed by what happened. Even as OG came barrelling down, the food spilled, but the kid didn’t display any shocked, surprised, or disturbed expression. Despite this, after Anunoby walked away, Hathaway shared a few words with her son. Whether it was just a normal exchange of words or a way to calm him down was hard to tell.

One social media user went out of his way to write, “She iced out.” This was a reference to the brand Ice Box, which specializes in high-end diamond jewelry. Since the Hollywood actress was wearing a massive piece of jewelry on her neck, people quickly associated the item with the brand. Hathaway’s diamond jewelry did not do her any favors in shutting down the ‘Geneva Princess’ comments.

Overall, the majority of reactions were filled with references. Not many of them chose to take a negative shot either at OG Anunoby or Anne Hathaway. Hopefully, the Knicks player gets his moment with a celebrity soon that doesn’t involve barrelling in their direction!