12 A-List Actors Who Starred as An Unexpected Cemeo and Made Films Better

It is said that hilarious improvised dialogue or mind-bending plot twists can create memorable moments in movies. But one thing that’s guaranteed to instantly shake things up on screen? It is probably the unexpected appearance of a famous person in the blink of an eye. From revered actors and sidesplitting comedians to iconic singers and even politician pops, these films have featured appearances that have often proven everlasting.
These surprising cameos sometimes act as hidden East Eggs, which makes viewers’ watching experiences more exciting. Whether it’s Glenn Close as a male pirate in “Hook” or Matt Damon as a bald rock star in “Eurotrip”, their appearances provide wonderful surprises.
Below are 12 times when movie stars made Movies better with a cameo.

#1 Sandra Bullock, Bullet Train

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In “Bullet Train”, we can hear Sandra Bullock’s voice in Pitt’s headphones but do not see her until the end of the movie. The actress played a caring supervisor.

#2 Keanu Reeves, Always Be My Maybe

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The actor surprised us by appearing in a tiny role in the romantic comedy “Always Be My Maybe”. Because the movie was made by Asian Americans, it was necessary to have a popular Asian American star in it. As a result, Keanu Reeves was a perfect choice for that.

#3 Chris Hemsworth, Interceptor

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Chris Hemsworth portrayed a seller in an electronics store – a small role, in “Interceptor”. It was hard to recognize him because he wore glasses, a dark wig, a beard, and a badge.

#4 Margot Robbie, The Big Short

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In a short scene, we can see Margot Robbie taking a bath and explaining how the mortgage market works. It was more special that she portrayed Margot Robbie herself.

#5 Brad Pitt, Deadpool 2

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The viewers were so excited when seeing Brad Pitt in “Deadpool 2”. The actor appeared in a cameo, the Vanishing Man. He passed away after getting tangled in electric wires in a bad parachute jump.

#6 Eminem, The Interview

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Eminem just appeared a few minutes and said that he’s gay in “The Interview”. Despite his fake confession, it made a big splash in the media.

#7 Harry Styles, Eternals

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Harry Styles caught some attention when starring in a cameo in “Eternals”. The musician took on the role of Eros who is supposed to be Thanos’ brother.

#8 Bill Murray, Zombieland

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Bill Murray’s cameo partly contributed to the success of the film. He played himself and made the movie much better.

#9 Justin Bieber, Zoolander 2

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At the beginning of the film, we can see Justin Bieber. For his scene, he had to learn a parkour sequence. Unluckily, he had a small role and his character died.

#10 Kirsten Dunst, Black Mirror

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Kirsten Dunst appeared for a split second in episode 1, season 4 of Black Mirror which starred her now-husband Jesse Plemons. Despite her tiny role, she’s not even credited.

#11 Daniel Craig, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Guess who is under the costume of a stormtrooper? It is Daniel Craig. He appears in the scene where Daisy Ridley’s character is trying to get out of captivity.

#12 Matt Damon, Deadpool 2

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Many can’t recognize Matt Damon under the name Dickie Greenleaf because of his makeup. He didn’t even appear in the credit.