Mattapoisett Diner Gets a Visit From Movie Star Joey Lauren Adams

MATTAPOISETT (WBSM) — Hollywood has once again descended upon the small town of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts but even movie stars get hungry for some comfort food now and then.

Joey Lauren Adams, who is in town to film The Weekend on Cape Cod When Everything Changed, stopped by Pandolfi’s Mattapoisett Diner earlier today for some breakfast. The Chasing Amy and Big Daddy star casually strolled in and quietly asked if she could sit at the counter.

“I didn’t really see her face,” said Sheri Bird, who waited on Adams. “I said yes and that I would be right over.”

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That Unmistakable Voice

Adams is known for her distinctive voice, which a critic once referred to as “sex-kitten-on-helium.” Bird said that when she took her drink order and heard Adams’ voice, she thought she recognized it.

“She ordered a water and as soon as I heard the voice, I was like, ‘OMG, I think that’s Joey,’” she said. “When I went back to take her order, that just solidified it.”

Bird said that Adams ordered scrambled eggs with sourdough toast, well done home fries and a side of coleslaw.

“When I asked how everything was, she said, ‘It’s amazing, thank you!’” Bird said.

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When Adams finished her meal, Bird asked her to sign a menu for diner owner Brian Vose, who had been hoping for a visit from Adams while she was in town.

“I didn't get to talk to her because we were very busy and I was alone in the kitchen,” Vose said. “(Bird) didn't want to call attention to her so she could enjoy her meal.”

This Wasn’t Bird’s First Time Waiting on a Celebrity

Bird said that years ago, she waited on some professional wrestling legends while working at Ogils in Fall River.

“I don’t remember their names, but all the kitchen guys were pretty excited,” she said. “My family lives in California though, so I’ve interacted with and seen plenty of celebs, and (Adams) has to be one of the nicest ones. She just seemed very sweet and genuine. We definitely hope she makes it back in before they wrap up.”

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Others From The Weekend on Cape Cod Have Stopped By the Diner

Bird said she “definitely was not expecting to see” Adams today, but that crew members from the film had been in numerous times to eat or to use the restroom.

Last Friday, the crew ordered 30 sandwiches to go.

It’s also not the only local diner to get a taste of Hollywood; back in 2014, Mill Pond Diner in Wareham was used for the filming of Ted 2.