It doesn't matter if they are famous for singing, dancing, starring in movies, or making us laugh on our favorite TV shows — there is one thing that all celebrities have in common. No, it's not the fact that they get the best swag at awards shows (although they do) or that they could post an Instagram picture of a blank wall and get more likes than us (although that is probably true, too). The common element? They are all getting their picture taken a lot.
From magazine photo shoots to official cast pictures to selfies with fans to unwanted snaps from the paparazzi, celebrities are always getting their pictures taken. They know how to work their angles, how to pose for a sexy vibe, or just when to flash that movie star grin. Looking good on camera is a major part of their job description, which is why it is so fun when they lighten up and surprise a fellow celebrity or a fan with a perfectly timed photobomb.
A photobomb is designed to be disruptive and silly, making a perfectly posed shot go in a completely different and surprising direction. We always enjoy those unexpected moments when a celebrity lets their guard down for a moment of fun, so read on to see 15 of our favorite epic celebrity photobombs.
Channing Tatum Gets Sneaky
Well, why don't we just start with what might be the most ridiculously handsome photobomb of all time? Channing Tatum sneaking up on Joe Manganiello at the 2015 Magic Mike XXL red carpet in London is a lot of good looking in one photobomb!
George Clooney Crashes Some PDA
George Clooney's face in this picture is all of us when we see our friends putting some PDA on Instagram. Our friends might not include supermodels like Cindy Crawford and we might not be living our best life on a Mexican vacation, but otherwise we are just like George.
Josh Gad's Best-Ever Bomb
Josh Gad is a delight (how can we not love the voice of Olaf after watching Frozen 1,437 times?). And we love that he's not afraid to give himself proper credit for this photobomb, which he describes as his "greatest photobomb ever."
Even Oprah Loves a Photobomb
Oprah Winfrey is many things. A journalist. An excellent interviewer. A book lover who can make any author famous. And, as it turns out, someone who isn't too serious to do a little photobombing from time to time, as actress Kerry Washington found out back in 2016.
Royal Photobomb
Sure, Kerry Washington got photobombed by Oprah and that is pretty cool, but how about getting royally photobombed instead? Yep, that is none other than England's Queen Elizabeth in the background of this photo of two Australian Olympians. We love how delighted she looks!
Helena Bonham Carter Lurks
Sometimes it can be hard to tell if a photobomb is intentional or just a matter of a celebrity lurking in the right place at the right time. Either way, having the amazing Helena Bonham Carter pop up in the background of a photo has to feel like good luck — or bad, depending on one's feelings about Bellatrix Lestrange, we suppose.
Jen Atkin Crashes Kim Kardashian's Selfie
Jen Atkin, celebrity hairstylist and official BFF of celebs such as Chrissy Teigen, got in the perfect little silly face to counter Kim Kardashian's oh-so-serious selfie energy. We all know Kim has no shortage of glammed-up selfies, so we appreciate something a little less than perfect for a change.
Olivia Coleman Goes 'Crown' Crashing
This photobomb from the set of Netflix's The Crown is just delightful, as is one of the best actresses ever, the one and only Olivia Coleman. She might have played a very serious version of Queen Elizabeth, but it is nice to see her make time for some fun, too!
Brad Pitt Gets Some Air
A lot of photobombs involve someone lurking in the background, but not for Brad Pitt. He took his photobomb of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood costar Margot Robbie front and center. Who knew that Brad was so good at getting some big air time?
Blake Lively's Crazy Fan
Hmm, Blake Lively might jokingly describe this photobomber as "some crazy fan," but she can't fool us. We know a Taylor Swift cameo when we see one. We'll give Taylor some bonus points for photobombing a picture that involves both another big celeb and a kangaroo! That's pretty hard to beat.
Jerry Seinfeld's Best Side?
Celebrity parents are still, at the end of the day, parents, so they are just as entitled as the rest of us to try to embarrass their kids. And even prom photos aren't off limits when it comes to photobombing, even if we can't actually see Jerry Seinfeld's face in this funny picture from his wife, Jessica.
Some Brotherly Love
The Skarsgård family is ridiculously tall (Alexander and brother Bill, seen here, are both 6'4") and quite talented, as many of them are successful actors. This photobomb/moment of brotherly love was captured on the red carpet for the premiere of Bill's movie It.
A Very Brad Photobomb
Brad Pitt isn't the only Hollywood Brad who can do a photobomb. In this picture, it is Brad getting photobombed by none other than Bradley Cooper. Love that mischievous look on Bradley's face — we can totally tell that he knew exactly what he was up to!
Justin Timberlake Is So Extra
Justin Timberlake is talented and charming, but let's be real: He can also be a little bit extra and is not always the best when it comes to sharing the spotlight, even when the person he is sharing the spotlight with his is own wife, Jessica Biel. So of course he'd photobomb her on the Oscars red carpet!
A Photobomb, 'Star Wars' Style!
Lupita Nyong'o was just trying to get a cute and cuddly snapshot with Luke Skywalker himself (Mark Hamill) when she fell victim to the dreaded photobomb and bunny ears combination. Although, we can't say that we would mind being photobombed by Oscar Isaac, if we are being totally honest.
