Here are 10 actors who flawlessly surprised their adoring fans
From watching them on screen, to real life, these actors really know how to make emotions run high. Who knew they would be so good at surprising people too?
Celebrities have a lot of fun surprising their fans–especially if it can involve a good prank. We love witnessing these encounters and seeing the different reactions that these fans have when meeting their idols. Common responses include: screaming, crying, speechlessness, or hilariously running away. Even though these are almost always in every celebrity-fan surprise video, there’s something about this type of encounter that continues to be entertaining.
We’ve gathered some of our favorite actor-fan surprise videos below…
1. Chadwick Boseman
It’s no surprise that Chadwick Boseman has a huge group of admirers that love him. Fictional or not, we all respect him as the true king of Wakanda. For some, the star’s impact runs much deeper. Watch as Chadwick surprises some of his biggest fans with Jimmy Fallon.
2. The Stranger Things kids
Even the youngins are getting in on the surprising action! Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by showing up to a Stranger Things-themed photo booth. The young actors stayed briefly to take pictures and talk to their fans about the show. We’re all very jealous.
3. Hugh Jackman
Wolverine himself made a young fan’s day by showing up unexpectedly during an interview. The fan thought he was simply talking to the Aussie actor on the phone, but little did he know that he was in the studio the entire time. It’s just as great as Hugh hanging out with his other BBF, Deadpool!
4. Daniel Craig
Ellen always succeeds in surprising her fans. When she found out that 8-year-old Britton was a James Bond fan, she set up a special meeting between the young fan and Mr. James Bond (aka Daniel Craig) himself. This interaction is too cute to put into words.
5. Mark Hamill
It’s Luke Skywalker! Star Wars fans received the surprise of a lifetime when the actor showed up as they were trying their hand at acting in scenes from the movies in front of a camera. Watch as Mark hilariously enters the room by yelling out his famous “No! That’s impossible!” line, along with a few other techniques up his sleeve.
6. John Boyega
The Star Wars surprises don’t end there! Even John Boyega got in on the action and hilariously photobombed some unsuspecting fans at a Star Wars celebration. Honestly, I would have already been fangirling with the actual BB-8 from The Force Awakens in the room. But John made the experience ten times better.
7. Chris Evans
Honestly if a Captain America toy started talking to me, I would get the heck out of there and find myself some holy water. But if Chris Evans was behind it, then I would make an exception. The Captain America star pranked some Marvel fans in a comic book store which temporarily doubled as an escape room filled with several tasks for them to complete, all leading up to the big moment itself: meeting Chris.
8. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Jimmy Fallon and “The Rock” gathered some fans at Universal Studios and hilariously photobombed them, wearing mascot costumes of themselves. It’s clear to see that a lot of them were completely shocked. Watch until the end for the best reaction ever.
9. Tom Hiddleston
All I can say is, I need to up my cosplaying game. Tom Hiddleston surprised his fans in the true God of Mischief fashion. The fans dressed as Loki and recited some of his best lines just before the big reveal. We’re huge fans of how talented Tom is, and are now we’re definitely fans of these super talented cosplayers.
10. Sesame Street Characters
This is a definite favorite of ours. It’s clear that even little ones have someone that they admire. Jimmy Fallon, the apparent king of the photobomb, brings in some kiddos and their parents to take pictures at 30 Rockefeller with some secret special guests. Watch the adorable interactions unfold below.
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If you’ve got a celebrity that you’re hoping to meet, we’re crossing our fingers that it’ll turn out just as brilliantly as these interactions. For me, I’m still hoping the amazing Tom Holland will come into my life someday. Good luck!