The 31 Most Iconic Celebrity Photobombs of All Time
Starring everyone from Beyoncé to the Queen of England.

Much like socks and sandals, influencers and pool floaties, and pizza and cheese, celebrities and photobombs are life's most perfect pairing. And when you're dealing with celebs like Beyoncé, Prince Harry, and Chris Hemsworth, the perfection is even more 🔥 than you could ever hope.

Maisie Williams
New life goals = being photobombed by a Game of Thrones cast member.

Chris Hemsworth
Spotted: a Hemsworth out in the wild.

Beyoncé
Wait, this is amazing.

The Queen
WE'RE SCREAMING.

George Clooney
Making all of us third-wheelers proud.

George Clooney
Hi, this is terrifying, bye.

Prince Harry
Just in case you needed another reason to adore him.

Rihanna
Your faves could never.

Yolanda Hadid
Sigh, moms.

Russell Brand
When you accidentally walk into someone else's squad.

Nicole Kidman
Never has a person looked so up to no good.

Joe Jonas
Little known fact: Joe Jonas has the ability to do this with his face.

Paul McCartney
History tells us that photobombs have been a pop-culture phenomenon since the days of yore.

P. Diddy
Speechless. Truly, there are no words.

Justin Timberlake
Totally normal way to pose with one's wife!

Jennifer Lawrence
Just JLaw being JLaw.


Kristen Bell
Welp, this is adorable.

Johnny Knoxville
Classic Jackass. (That's a reference to the show, obviously.)

Susan Sarandon
No words.

Benedict Cumberbatch
Never has a photobomb been so extra.

Jared Leto
Honestly, Jared Leto's undulating waves of hair are a welcome addition to any photo.

Lupita Nyong'o
When the photobomber becomes the photobomb-ee.

Gisele Bündchen
Poor Anne Hathaway just can't catch a break.

Bill Clinton
We see you, Bill.

Elton John
Please take a moment to zoom in on his face, tysm.

Jennifer Lawrence
Back at it again.

Ansel Elgort
His face is so genuinely excited! Bless!

Bill Murray
"Who you gonna call?" he seems to say.

Jack Black and Dustin Hoffman
Best/most hilarious for last, obviously.

Amy Schumer
"The best day of their lives" for two reasons, apparently.
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Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm. She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
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