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Kat Dennings Claims She ‘Lost Her Mind’ When Jonathan Taylor Thomas Visited ‘Shifting Gears’ Set

by Peace A

Published January 11, 2025

Kat Dennings, the talented actress known for her roles in popular TV shows such as 2 Broke Girls and films like Thor, has been taking a walk down memory lane, reminiscing about her illustrious acting career. In a recent interview, Dennings shared a particularly exciting moment from the set of Shifting Gears, one that brought back memories of her childhood celebrity crush.

She revealed that her crush who was none other than Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the heartthrob actor who rose to fame in the 1990s with his role as Randy Taylor on the popular sitcom Home Improvement, had made a surprise visit to the set of the new TV series where he reunited with his former co-star Tim Allen.

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Kat Dennings freaked out when Jonathan Taylor Thomas visited the set of ‘Shifting Gears’

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HOME IMPROVEMENT, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, (Season 7), 1991-1999. ph: Kimberly Butler / ©ABC / courtesy Everett Collection

During her recent appearance on The View, Dennings could not help but reminisce about her recent encounter with Jonathan Taylor Thomas. The 38-year-old revealed that she was absolutely thrilled when she found out that the 43-year-old actor would be visiting the set of her latest project, and she struggled to contain her excitement.

Despite her best efforts to appear calm and composed, Dennings admitted that she was internally freaking out at the prospect of meeting her crush. However, in hindsight, she joked that her efforts to appear calm were likely unsuccessful, and she’s now willing to own up to her excitement.

Tim Allen and Kat Dennings on Shifting Gears
Tim Allen and Kat Dennings on Shifting Gears/ABC

Kat Dennings speaks about crushing on Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Dennings took a trip down memory lane, fondly reminiscing about her childhood crush on Jonathan Taylor Thomas. As a young girl, she would eagerly anticipate and watch every episode of the popular sitcom Home Improvement, where the actor played the role of the lovable and mischievous son of Tim Allen’s character.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, (1991), 1991-99. ph: Mario Casilli/TV Guide/©Touchstone Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection

She revealed that Thomas was her very first love, and that she would swoon over his charming on-screen presence while watching the show at the tender age of 7. She wasn’t alone in her admiration, as the actor’s endearing persona and captivating smile had won the hearts of many young girls of her generation, making him a beloved teen heartthrob of the 1990s.

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