Hassled by the Hoff -- For Real!

Don't hassle the Hoff? TMZ found out what it's like to be hassled by the Hoff -- or his handlers, at least.

TMZ caught the David at a Fifth Avenue book signing of his new autobiography, "Don't Hassel the Hoff," (yes, that's how he's spelling it), and he seemed happy to see us -- until we started asking about the custody battle with his estranged wife, Pamela Bach. Still, he was all smiles inside, especially when signing a Barbie box.

But when he left the store, Hasselhoff sent out a phalanx of security to run interference, and when our cameraman simply tried to get a shot of the "Baywatch" star walking to his car, a particularly zealous publicist tried to block our lensman's view -- with a clear water bottle. Then, a security guard clapped his hand over the camera's lens, shoving our shooter toward the street.

C'mon people -- this is David Hasselhoff we're talking about, not Simon Cowell.

Tags: David Hasselhoff, DavidHasselhoff

Relevant Posts

Reader Comments

(Page 2 of 2) Previous 15 Comments

16. TMZ there is an easy solution. Simply put your camera down and don't take his pic anymore. He is a has been so it would be his loss not yours.

Posted at 5:38PM on Jun 5th 2007 by ps

17. I co-sign with ps. If TMZ wasn't there to take his picture and make him feel his oats, he'd have to something to get your attention. I doubt he'd sober up, butcha never know!

Posted at 5:47PM on Jun 5th 2007 by Quaker Oat Meal Commercials

18. Maybe you guys should just put your cameras down and find a "nicer" way to make your money. I am so tired of hearing about most of the people on this website anyway..The world is in a mess, people are homeless, going hungry and all you guys care about is Paris Hilton? WHO CARES!!!!!!

Posted at 5:57PM on Jun 5th 2007 by hoosierbug

19. go to THE QUEER OF ALL MEDIA WEBSITE FOR THE MOST COMPLETE PHOTO COVERAGE OF ALL THE BLOGS.

Posted at 6:00PM on Jun 5th 2007 by THE QUEER OF ALL MEDIA

20. "Come on-this is David Hasslehoff we're talking about"

And yet you are the douchebags wanting a picture of him. I find that strange and sad really.

Posted at 6:03PM on Jun 5th 2007 by badafuco

21. I see where Hass and his team have done nothing wrong. The paparazzi are like swarming bees and could care less of how they stalk a celeb.

I wouldn't be surprised if TMZ even tried to provoke Hasselhoof and his guards. It's how TMZ and the papparazzi make money; getting shots of a celebs either angry or in a compromising position.

Posted at 6:14PM on Jun 5th 2007 by what_a_Joke

22. I like da Hoff!! Hope he gets the help he needs.

Posted at 11:03PM on Jun 6th 2007 by ljdallas

23. Leave the guy alone. He looks like he is trying to kick his alcoholism so that he can be a loving father to his children.

Posted at 1:38AM on Jun 6th 2007 by Hanna

24. he has aready made his money he has done what he wants to do he is not young.tmz did not make his career and you most certainly do not keep it alive. he has whatever fans he has a long time before tmz came along. the tmz camera man deserved the treatment they received from his bodygaurds because tmz is completely unethical. how do you have sources of paris' stay in prison, you have on many occasions presented yourselves as low life grave diggers. all i can say is karma is a bitch and you will get what you give

Posted at 10:54AM on Jun 6th 2007 by oh for goodness sake

25. It is very funny that everyone calls him a has been and a loser but he is still making money.

To call his publicist a loser because she works for him is a bit much as she probably makes more money than the person calling her a loser.

Why are those that call him a loser even reading articles on him, sorta weird. I think its fair to ask him questions about his public life but good greif they should still have personal information that shouldn't be brought up by an ignorant reporter simply trying to irritate him. Has anyone else been through a nasty custody fight? They aren't fun and should remain private.

Posted at 1:11PM on Jun 18th 2007 by whocares

26. America's Got (no)Talent Hoff.
I wish his last name started with a "G" and his first name was Jack...! He's nothin but a has been... Egomanic...
Pamela is alot better off without his sorry ass.
I pray for her strength to endure the next few years,until her girls come of age.
Have a Nice Day
A Devoted Grandmother of 5!

Posted at 1:37PM on Jun 18th 2007 by Debster55

Previous 15 Comments