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Glen Powell Meets TikTok Fan Who Eats Photos of His Face

A TikTok user has been eating edible photos of Glen Powell's face for over 100 days in an attempt to land a role in one of his projects.

Merrick “Renegade” Cruz

By Merrick “Renegade” Cruz

Published May 24, 2026 at 10:00am


In a world where fans will go to any lengths to get noticed by their favorite celebrities, one TikTok user has taken things to a whole new level. Glen Powell, the rising star of Hollywood, recently shared a story about a fan who has been eating edible photos of his face for over 100 days in an attempt to land a role in one of his projects. The fan, who goes by the username @mynameismonique on TikTok, finally met Powell at the U.K. premiere of his film "The Running Man," where she took a bite out of a photo he signed for her. Powell, who was born and raised in Austin, has become one of Hollywood's fastest-rising stars following major roles in films like "Top Gun: Maverick," "Anyone But You," and "Twisters." He moved back to Austin in 2024 after living in Los Angeles for 15 years, purchasing a $4 million estate in the Barton Creek neighborhood.