Unreal Hollywood cameos that shocked everyone

Star cameos have become so normal in Hollywood that many fans miss them completely. We’ve got billionaires, pop icons, and Hollywood legends on this list, and their surprise cameos went unnoticed by many fans, making them some of the most unexpected appearances in movie history.

Let’s take a closer look at the famous faces behind these surprising cameos:

Elon Musk

Elon Musk made one of his earliest and most surprising appearances in Iron Man 2 (2010). The Tesla and SpaceX CEO shared a quick scene with Robert Downey Jr., discussing electric jet ideas, a fitting nod to the real-life inventor who partly inspired Tony Stark’s character.

Eminem

Eminem, the best rapper of all time, also joined the cameo club in The Interview (2014), shocking audiences by playing himself and humorously revealing personal secrets on live TV in the film’s unforgettable opening interview scene.

Michael Jackson

Late pop legend Michael Jackson appeared in Men in Black II (2002) as 'Agent M', pitching himself to join the alien-fighting agency.

Donald Trump 

US President Donald Trump made his famous a short and quick appearance in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), helping young Kevin McCallister inside the Plaza Hotel.

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber also made a short but dramatic cameo in Zoolander 2, hilariously meeting his end in a selfie-filled chase sequence.

Chris Evans

Superhero fans were delighted to spot Captain America himself, Chris Evans, in Free Guy (2021), reacting in surprise as Ryan Reynolds wielded Cap’s iconic shield.

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise took an unrecognizable turn in Tropic Thunder (2008) as foul-mouthed studio executive Les Grossman, earning praise for his wild, comedic transformation.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon made a sneaky appearance as an Asgardian actor in Thor: Ragnarok (2017), impersonating Loki in a hilarious stage scene.

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie appeared briefly in The Big Short (2015), explaining complex financial terms from a bubble bath in a witty and memorable cameo.

Brad Pitt

Lastly, Brad Pitt’s split-second scene in Deadpool 2 (2018) is consider one of the most surprising cameos ever in current times, appearing only for a literal flash as the invisible hero, Vanisher.