Is there a word or couple words for when you meet someone you have always wanted to meet?

I don't necessarily mean in a romantic way more like meeting your favorite musician or comedian or something like that, just really anyone you have always wanted to get connected with. I was thinking of the phrase "special someone" but I am looking for something that might not have to do with anything romantically. Any help or insights would be greatly appreciated. thank you.

Solution 1:

I don't know of any word or phrase other than "meet your heroes".

And it's usually prefaced with "Never". And there's a good reason. The world is full of stories about people who met their heroes, and were disappointed.

https://thoughtcatalog.com/justin-hook/2012/09/12-reasons-you-should-never-meet-your-hero/

https://www.suggest.com/celebs/1609972/25-people-reveal-why-the-phrase-never-meet-your-heroes-couldnt-be-more-true/