A Touching Exchange Between A Fan And Brendan Fraser Makes The Actor Realize How Loved He Is

Who doesn't love Brendan Fraser?

We loved him in The Mummy, we fell in adored him in Blast From The Past, and he made us laugh in Airheads.

But, in 2003, Brendan vanished, leaving fans wondering what had happened to the much-loved star.

When he returned, Brendan was a shell of his former self.

The actor also opened up about a sexual assault he experienced in 2003. While attending a HFPA luncheon, Brendan was assaulted by HFPA president Philip Berk.

Berk touched Brendan on the butt, which he claimed to be a joke. But Brendan didn't find it funny, and he claims the incident has severely affected his mental health and career.

Brendan withdrew after that experience, and he felt judged because of it. But Berk says Brendan's downfall had nothing to do with him of the HFPA, saying, "His career declined through no fault of ours."

Brendan was severely depressed, and he felt that he wasn't good enough. But the devotion of his fans never wavered.

During an interview with cosplayer actress Lindley (or littlelottiecosplay on TikTok), Brendan talked about his upcoming project with Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, and Scorsese. He mentioned how excited he was feeling but also nervous.

"You got this!" Lindley said. "Just know that the internet is so behind you; we're so supportive."

"There are so many people out there who love you, and we're rooting for you, and we can't wait to see what you do next." Brendan was visibly emotional as he listened to Lindley's heartfelt words.

The star tipped his hat at Lindley and replied, "Shucks, ma'am!" The words clearly meant a lot to Brendan as a beaming smile lit up his entire face.

Lindley was equally as chuffed. "He was so lovely and easy to speak with," she said.

Brendan spoke about the interview during an appearance at the FAN EXPO in Boston when a fan asked him, "How does it feel to have all these people kinda worshiping you?" The star said he was "feeling the love."

Brendan even brought up the TikTok interview, saying he'd had "a nice little chat with this lovely woman called Lindley - I learned her name."

The fan mentioned that Brendan had choked up during the interview. "Yeah, I backed into that - was I?" the actor said.

"I was like, I don't know, I felt like… she was so sincere," he continued. "I appreciate it, and it let me know that, I guess, I just wasn't aware that there's that much support - I appreciate it very, very much."

Naturally, Lindley was elated to have been remembered and mentioned by Brendan. She posted a follow-up video to TikTok saying, "It makes me cry and smile every time I watch it."

Lindley thanked Brendan for his "genuine goodness."

Brendan recalled the interview with Lindley.

"She was so sincere," he said.

"I appreciate it very much."

Here's how people reacted.

A "wholesome national treasure."

"We didn't protect him."

I'm not crying, you're crying.

"I would do anything to give him a hug."

"Genuinely excited."

So much love!

"We love him."

"This is wonderful."

"Broke my heart."

"He grew up with us."

Not only is Brendan an incredibly talented actor, but he's also a man who has been through a lot of ups and downs in life. Perhaps that's why we relate to and care so much about him.

We want Brendan's story to have a happy ending, and we're not prepared to settle for anything less. We think his incredible strength and humility are inspiring.

We can't wait to see him in Killers of the Flower Moon, set to be released sometime this year. What's your favorite Brendan Fraser movie?