Dakota Johnson made a surprise cameo on SNL during Lily Allen's performance of 'Madeline,' playing the mistress in the song and interacting with Allen through texts, adding a theatrical element to the live performance.
Will Smith made a surprise appearance during J Balvin's Coachella set, rapping to the iconic "Men in Black" theme song while dressed as his character from the movie. The performance featured space visuals and references to the film, with a message reading "Dance in your Darkest Moments" displayed on screens. This cameo comes after Jada Pinkett Smith posted photos of the family enjoying the festival, including a picture with Justin Bieber. Will and Jada's daughter, Willow, had previously performed at Coachella in 2023.
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival opened with the premiere of "Freaky Tales," an anthology movie set in 1987 Oakland, California, directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden. The film marks their return to indie filmmaking and features a surprise cameo that has generated significant buzz. The cast, including Pedro Pascal, hinted at the unexpected appearance of a major actor, but the identity remains a secret. The film is described as a love letter to Oakland and is now seeking distribution following its Sundance debut.
Julia Stiles made a surprise appearance on "Saturday Night Live" during "Weekend Update," recreating the final dance from the movie "Save the Last Dance" with cast member Chloe Fineman. Stiles appeared in the same all-black outfit and confirmed that her character, Sara, did get into Juilliard. The segment ended with a fist bump and a playful exchange with "Weekend Update" co-host Colin Jost. Stiles, who had taken a break from Hollywood to raise her children, has recently returned to acting.
Julia Stiles surprises viewers with a cameo appearance on "Saturday Night Live," joining cast member Chloe Fineman to recreate the iconic dance routine from the 2001 movie "Save the Last Dance." Wearing the same black leotard from the film, Stiles and Fineman perform the choreography, delighting the audience. This marks Stiles' first appearance on the show since hosting in 2001, and she joins host Adam Driver and musical guest Olivia Rodrigo on the episode.
Pedro Pascal made a surprise cameo during Bad Bunny's opening monologue on "SNL," serving as a translator and offering comedic advice. Pascal also appeared in a sketch with Bad Bunny and introduced his second musical segment. Known for his roles in popular fantasy and sci-fi series, Pascal gained wider recognition through shows like "Game of Thrones," "The Mandalorian," and "The Last of Us."
Star Wars fans were pleasantly surprised by the unexpected cameo of C-3PO in Episode 7 of the Ahsoka series. The iconic droid appeared with a message from Senator Leia Organa, settling a dispute and saving the day. Fans expressed their joy and excitement at seeing Anthony Daniels reprise his role as C-3PO, a character he has portrayed for over 45 years. The season finale of Ahsoka will air on October 3rd.
Kate Middleton surprised Eurovision viewers with a brief piano-playing cameo in the opening scene of the grand finale, playing a few opening bars of last year's winning song from Ukraine. She wore a blue Jenny Packham dress and earrings that belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The performance was pre-recorded in the Crimson Drawing Room of Windsor Castle and was part of a larger performance that included contributions from Lord Lloyd-Webber, Sam Ryder, Ms Banks, Ballet Black, Bolt Strings, and Joss Stone. Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest for a second time with her power ballad "Tattoo."