Thalia Hayden’s Surprise Encounter in Palm Springs—Was It Really Joe Pesci?

PALM SPRINGS – Thalia Hayden is back at NBC Palm Springs, and she’s already making waves with her latest adventure! While out exploring, she stumbled upon a man claiming to be Joe Pesci—yes, the legendary actor from "My Cousin Vinny" and "Home Alone".

“You're Joe Pesci?” she asked.

“That's correct,” the man responded, fully embracing the role.

But was it really him? Thalia wasn’t entirely convinced. As she played detective, the encounter turned into a hilarious moment of mystery and fun.

Palm Springs is no stranger to Hollywood icons, but this one had Thalia—and the audience—wondering if they were in on a celebrity prank or if a Pesci lookalike was just enjoying the spotlight.

Regardless, the encounter was pure entertainment, proving that you never know who you'll meet in Palm Springs!

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