15 Iconic Cameos In Movies You Never Saw Coming
Imagine watching a movie and suddenly spotting a famous person for just a moment. Yes, that’s a cameo, alright. Cameos are brief, small roles in movies or shows where well-known people, like actors or directors, show up. They might not even say anything, but their surprise appearance makes the movie more fun.
Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder
Released in 2008, Tropic Thunder is a comedy that makes fun of Hollywood. Tom Cruise came in as a hilarious character, Les Grossman, a loud and greedy movie boss. His silly dancing, shouting, and crazy actions make fun of people in charge of movies, and everyone talks about how entertaining he was in this role.
Buster Keaton in Sunset Boulevard
It is a classic black-and-white movie that shows the darker side of fame. One memorable scene shows Buster Keaton, H.B. Warner, and Anna Q. Nilsson, all old silent film stars, playing cards together. They are called “the waxworks” in the movie. Their cameo shows that even famous stars had their own hard times.
Neil Patrick Harris in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
This 2004 comedy is about Harold and Kumar on a funny trip to get White Castle burgers. Neil Patrick Harris plays a crazy version of himself, adding a lot of laughs to the movie. His role stands out in the movie’s crazy scenes, making the film more fun and helping Harris become a big comedy star.
Madonna in Die Another Day
In Die Another Day, Madonna makes the movie more exciting. She plays a fencing teacher and fits right into the Bond world with her style. Even though her part is small, it stands out. Her role makes the film more glamorous, and fans love seeing a pop star in a Bond movie.
Charlie Sheen in Being John Malkovich
Scripted by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Spike Jonze, the film is about a puppeteer who finds a way into John Malkovich’s head. The movie is known for having surprising guests. Charlie Sheen appears as himself in a comical scene. His part, along with guests like Brad Pitt and Sean Penn.
Brad Pitt in Deadpool 2
Brad Pitt played a short and amusing role as the Vanisher in Deadpool 2. He was first asked to play Cable but was too busy, so Josh Brolin took that role. Instead, Pitt appears quickly as an invisible character who gets a surprising twist.
Linda Blair in Scream
In Scream, Linda Blair, who everyone remembers from The Exorcist, took a playful role in Scream. She’s a pushy reporter who keeps bugging Sidney with silly questions. It’s a fun role to her horror movie days and adds a bit of humor to the mix.
Ozzy Osbourne in Little Nicky
A comedy with Adam Sandler playing Satan’s clumsy son, who must stop his evil brothers from taking over the world. In a memorable scene, Ozzy Osbourne appears and helps Nicky by biting off the head of a bat-like villain, a funny reference to Ozzy’s famous on-stage act.
David Bowie in Zoolander
In Zoolander (2001), music legend David Bowie unexpectedly appears as a judge in the infamous “walk-off” scene between Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson’s characters. Bowie’s presence elevates the comedic moment as he coolly officiates the quirky fashion competition, adding a surreal layer to the scene.
Hulk Hogan in Gremlins 2
The film moves from the quiet town of Kingston Falls to a busy New York City building in Gremlins 2: The New Batch. In this amusing scene, the gremlins break into a movie theater, switch the film to Gremlins 2, and Hulk Hogan, sitting in the audience, rips off his shirt and threatens the gremlins to put the movie back on.
Micheal Jackson in Men in Black II
Michael Jackson makes a quick but memorable appearance as Agent M in Men in Black II. He plays himself, acting like a Men in Black agent. Jackson loved the first Men in Black movie and asked to be in the sequel.
Eminem in Funny People
In a surprising twist, rap legend Eminem appears in Funny People as an entertaining and exaggerated version of himself. During a scene where a famous comedian meets various celebrities, Eminem stands out by reacting angrily when Ray Romano looks at him, adding a humorous touch to the film.
Mike Tyson in Hangover
Appearing as a fictionalized version of himself, Mike Tyson’s part in The Hangover (2009) became one of the film’s most memorable moments. At the time, Tyson was heavily drinking and using drugs, so he didn’t even remember agreeing to be in the movie. Tyson’s role was a big highlight of the film.
Bill Murray in Zombieland
Disguised as a zombie in Zombieland, Bill Murray hides in his mansion and pretends to be a zombie to stay safe. His plan backfires when he tries to scare the main characters and ends up getting accidentally shot. His funny last words are “Garfield, maybe.” This scene is a highlight of the film.
Micheal Cera in This is the End
The scene where Michael Cera slapped Rihanna became a highlight in This Is the End (2013). Cera plays a wild version of himself and gets a lot of laughs. The real shocker was when Rihanna slapped him. Even though Cera agreed to it, Rihanna hit him much harder than he expected.
