15 Celebrities Who Are Way Funnier Than You Might Know
Some celebrities have a public image that leaves little room for people to expect a good joke. They may be known for serious roles, chart topping songs, dramatic red carpet appearances, or simply keeping their personal lives private. Then they show up in a comedy sketch, deliver a perfectly timed line, or tell a story in an interview, and suddenly you realize they have a much sharper sense of humor than you thought. A few have been quietly hilarious for years, while others seem to surprise audiences every time they let their funny side out when cameras are rolling, too.
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling has become an unexpected comedy favorite thanks to his memorable Saturday Night Live appearances, especially the Papyrus sketch, where he hilariously loses his mind over the font used in the original Avatar logo.
Rihanna
Rihanna has a fantastic deadpan delivery, and her Saturday Night Live appearances have shown that she’s perfectly comfortable making fun of herself and playing ridiculous characters.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves surprised plenty of people with his hilarious cameo as an exaggerated version of himself in Always Be My Maybe (2019), complete with absurd confidence and an unforgettable restaurant scene.
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe has serious comedic range, regularly showing off his willingness to sing, dance, make fun of himself, and commit completely to ridiculous characters on Saturday Night Live.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt has excellent comedic timing, as shown in his hilarious portrayal of Dr. Anthony Fauci in a 2020 Saturday Night Live cold open and in Burn After Reading (2008).
Emma Stone
Emma Stone is a natural comedian who has hosted Saturday Night Live several times, delivering everything from perfectly timed character sketches to wonderfully awkward musical performances.
Pedro Pascal
Pedro Pascal’s dramatic acting credentials might be what first comes to mind, but his Saturday Night Live sketches, especially the one imagining a dramatic version of a Mario Kart movie, reveal a seriously funny performer.
Channing Tatum
Channing Tatum has a surprisingly goofy side, and his willingness to poke fun at his own image was on full display when he dressed up as Beyoncé’s backup dancer in a memorable Saturday Night Live sketch.
Adele
Adele’s 2020 Saturday Night Live hosting appearance reminded audiences that she’s an excellent impressionist, effortlessly switching accents and poking fun at her own music, fame, and dating history.
Jon Hamm
Despite being widely associated with the serious Don Draper, Jon Hamm has a great sense of humor, particularly in his recurring Saturday Night Live appearances and his hilarious role in 30 Rock.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence has built a reputation for her unfiltered interviews, self-deprecating jokes, and chaotic sense of humor, often turning ordinary press appearances into genuinely entertaining moments.
Donald Glover
Donald Glover’s work on Community and Atlanta already showcases his comedic abilities, but his stand-up background and musical comedy as Childish Gambino reveal just how versatile his humor really is.
Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion has excellent comedic instincts, and her Saturday Night Live hosting debut showed that she’s just as comfortable delivering punchlines and playing exaggerated characters as she is performing onstage.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift has a playful sense of humor that sometimes gets overlooked, especially when her songwriting takes a comedic turn, as it did in her memorable 2009 Saturday Night Live monologue song.
John Cena
John Cena has excellent physical comedy skills and isn’t afraid to look completely ridiculous, as he’s shown in his Saturday Night Live appearances and his performance as Peacemaker in the television series of the same name.