Lights, Camera, Cameo: 10 Unforgettable Movie Appearances

Good actors and a good story make or break a film. That's the assumed part of the equation. However, sometimes, unexpected cameos alleviate the movie from a ten to an 11. Cameos pop up when you least expect them and for a short time, but if they perform well, they can take over the spotlight. 

1. Funny People (2009)

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Funny People is a comedy-drama starring Seth Rogen and Adam Sandler, so you know it is already a hilarious movie. What tops this hilarious duo is a surprise cameo by Eminem, aka Slim Shady, aka the most notorious rapper ever! And seeing him do a dead-pan entrance scene, you can't help but burst into laughter. 

2. This Is the End (2013)

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It is a comedy-horror starring Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, and James Franco. This is a story of Franco and his friends getting stuck in his house as some apocalyptic events occur outside. The situation is tense as the friends fight to survive, but Channing Tatum's reveal as the gimp will leave you in stitches as per fans' reviews!

3. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)

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The premise of this film is hilarious as two stoners (Harold and Kumar) go on a journey from White Castle to have burgers. Still, their trip is filled with absurd obstacles. On top of that, Neil Patrick Harris' surprise cameo blew people away! His performance was top-notch and was recognized widely. 

4. Tropic Thunder (2008)

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Tropic Thunder is a war movie with a comedic touch, starring Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black. This hilarious film is based on a crew of actors shooting a movie in Southeast Asia when one of their mates gets kidnapped. Tom Cruise makes a cameo in the film and nails the role. Fans claim his lines were perfect!

5. The Interview (2014)

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It is a comedy action movie starring Seth Rogem and James Franco about two late-night hosts who get to interview Kim Jong-un when the CIA takes advantage of this to terminate the dictator. The film has an absurd plot but adds a cameo of Eminem (the rapper!), and you will be crying and laughing! 

6. Always Be My Maybe (2019)

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Always Be My Maybe is your typical romantic comedy film where a celebrity chef meets up with a close friend after 15 years, and they begin their story. What's funny is a cameo of Keanu Reeves, where he hilariously plays himself but acts the exact opposite of how he is. He serves as the perfect elite Hollywood celebrity! 

7. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

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Anchorman is a comedy movie about a famous anchor who enjoys his work in a male-dominated industry. However, everything changes when a female reporter comes into the picture. There were many cameos in the movie, but fans have voted that Tim Robbins' cameo in the fight scene tops everyone by a long shot!

8. Hook (1991)

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Hook is the famous fantasy adventure film about Captain Hook kidnapping Peter Pan's kids, causing Peter to return to Neverland. With the help of Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys, he fights to free them. Glenn Close makes a surprising cameo in the film; fans could not find her on the first watch. Her transformation was just that shocking!

9. Wayne's World 2 (1993)

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Including the genres of comedy and music, Wayne's World 2 is a film about two characters who plan to host a concert after being inspired by Jim Morrison. Apart from the film's hilarity, Charlton Heston's cameo added the perfect element of surprise and comedic touch, making this cameo the “OG hilarious, weird cameo,” according to fans. 

10. Deadpool 2 (2018)

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We all know Deadpool as our resident R-rated, hilarious superhero. Ryan Renolds is the perfect actor to have played this role. Though the movie is already hilarious, Brad Pitt's cameo is bound to leave you chuckling uncontrollably. There is just something funny about seeing Pitt, who typically works in serious movies, in a comedic cameo that has everyone rolling. 

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