Outlander’s Sam Heughan has delighted fans
Outlander heartthrob Sam Heughan has sent fans into a frenzy after sharing snaps and a video from a surprise pop-up book signing event. The 44 year old Scottish actor took to Instagram to share his joyous encounter with Outlander series author Diana Gabaldon at the Poisoned Pen bookstore in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The pair were there to sign copies of their books, with the bookstore’s Instagram account capturing the moment they posed alongside a Jamie Fraser cardboard cutout. The caption alongside the image stated: “A fun pop up yesterday at The Poisoned Pen. Sam signed some of his books…
“Diana signs all of hers for us. Some customers enjoyed the moment along with staff.”
It continued, “Cardboard Jamie…also cardboard Claire … Have been a part of our bookstore for years and years and now Jamie is autographed.”
In another delightful snap, fans could see Sam autographing the cardboard version of his character, with the caption: “And here is real Sam signing cardboard Sam yesterday. Cardboard Jamie and Claire have been store fixtures forever. What a fun moment… Think Lisa Scottoline and Flat Bradley….”
A short clip also showcased Sam’s moving 2022 memoir, Waypoints: My Scottish Journey, before revealing him with a cardboard cutout of his onscreen wife, Claire Fraser, played by Caitríona Balfe, reports the Scottish Daily Express.
Underneath the photo with Diana, Sam expressed his excitement: “Always wanted to visit!” The comments section was abuzz with excitement from fans over the unexpected meet-up at the bookstore.
One fan gushed on social media: “I happened to be there buying signed copies of books when both Sam and Diana were in the bookstore. They graciously allowed a photo with both of them! It was a moment I won’t forget.”
Another enthusiast shared their near-miss experience: “Happy Sam made it in to the Pen! Missed him by a few days- you said it might happen!” A third admirer excitedly wrote: “WOW! ! ! And he signed his ‘stand up Jamie Fraser’,” while a fourth lamented: “OMGGGGG I wish so badly I would’ve know about this! What a fun experience! [sic].”
Sam Heughan, the heartthrob of Outlander fame, has been busy with his Sassenach Spirits winter tour, promoting his whisky brand across various locations. The actor recently had fans lining up in Arizona, eager for a chance to meet him and snag a bottle of his signature spirit.
Meanwhile, Outlander has left its audience hanging after the seventh season’s dramatic finale, but fans can look forward to the prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood, set to quench their thirst for more drama this summer.