15 foolproof ways to get a selfie with a famous person

If you want to get a selfie with a celebrity, you can't sit back and just hope you get the chance. You have to make your own luck. But there's one thing working in your favor - famous people love taking pictures of themselves. You just have to put yourself in the right place at the right time.

Snagging a selfie with an actor, pop star, or athlete is more of an art than a science, but there are a few things you can do to drastically improve your chances.

Inspired by Rob Morris' guide to getting a selfie with a politician, we've compiled our own list of 15 surefire ways to get a selfie with any famous person.

- Go to a movie premiere.

- Wear their gear.

- Stick out your tongue.

- Get a bunch of other famous people together.

- Find a dog — or a corporate sponsor.

- Actually, any cute animal will do.

- Get a selfie with their wax figure instead.

- Bring a selfie stick.

- Dress to impress.

- Find a mirror.

- Have the same first name.

- Be in uniform.

- Find a trophy and stand near it.

- Be part of a crowd.

- Scream.