Although she did not reveal when or where the encounter took place, Silverman revealed that she ran into Obama, his speechwriter Jon Favreau and his aide Reggie Love and that this awkward interaction took place...
"He shakes my hand, he goes, 'Oooooo, I'm a big fan! You're very talented! Although I turn the volume down when my girls come into the room,'" said Silverman.
Silverman said that Obama "jokingly" said, "Oooh, you helped me win Florida."
"I was so nervous and excited," said Silverman, adding that the president asked what project she was working on next.
"I'm going to be naked in a movie!" Silverman nervously shot out.
Silverman said Obama turned to her agent and said, "Oh, you'll have to send me a copy of that," but added that it wasn't meant in a creepy way but more as "a gracious way to get out of" the awkwardness that Silverman had created.
Apparently a photo was taken of the encounter and when Silverman called the White House to get a copy (which she wanted to include in the paperback version of her book, The Bedwetter), Silverman was told she could not talk about the "private meeting" that took place. For reference, the film Silverman was likely referring to is Take This Waltz due in theaters later this year.
Does anyone else have any firsthand stories about meeting the president in hotel hallways that they've been holding onto. If so, please share with Movieline!
ยท Silverman's Secret Obama Meeting [Politico.com]