Mark Hoppus and Melissa Joan Hart: An Awful Date to Remember
Melissa Joan HartMark Hoppus, the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the iconic pop-punk band Blink-182, has been known for his candid and humorous storytelling. In his new memoir, "Fahrenheit-182", he shares a particularly memorable yet awkward experience—a date with actress Melissa Joan Hart.
The encounter took place more than 25 years ago, at a time when Hoppus was just beginning to navigate the complexities of fame. Mark and Melissa had exchanged numbers following a meeting at the Teen Choice Awards in 1999, where Melissa's publicist reached out to Hoppus via a typical industry exchange of numbers. He recounts this "totally normal courtship" in the book with a tint of sarcasm, illustrating the absurdities of celebrity interactions.
Their outing, a dinner at a sushi restaurant in the San Fernando Valley, was marked by a stark disconnect. Despite Melissa being "very nice", as Hoppus admits, their conversation fell flat with both parties unable to find common ground beyond their professional lives. For Mark, newly experiencing the rush of the music industry, every topic veered towards music, while for Melissa, long entrenched in acting, her world revolved around scripts and sets.
Post-dinner, the actress showed Hoppus around her beautiful home, complete with a sprawling view of the city and a luxurious hot tub—perhaps a prelude to further bonding. However, with the unspoken pressure of an unanticipated romantic gesture looming, Hoppus decided to cut the night short, citing an early morning commitment.
The evening did take an unexpected turn when he returned to his hotel room. Awaiting him was a voicemail from Skye Everly, an MTV booker. A call back to her led to a night-long conversation filled with genuine connection, marking the beginning of a significant chapter in Hoppus' personal life.
Mark reflects on the date with Melissa Joan Hart not with regret but rather as a humorous anecdote of mismatched energies. While the date might not have sparked a romantic connection, it played a pivotal role in setting the stage for his eventual romance with Everly, whom he describes as the "cool one" in their relationship. Their conversation that night spanned everything from their upbringing to their hobbies, and this serendipitous chat blossomed into a relationship that became a cornerstone of Hoppus' life.
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