Whether for good or purely for the sake of mischief, celebrity prank stunts always seem to be entertaining. If the show 'Punk’d' is any indication, because famous people are in the public eye, the rest of us can’t help but wonder how they will react to certain situations, no matter if they are in on the joke or at the butt of it.
Even if you don’t have a celebrity’s number on speed dial, these pranks provide plenty of inspiration for gags you could pull on April Fool’s Day. Some lucky look-alikes may even be able to get away with anything if they dress and act the part. A perfect example of this is a man who got himself dressed up like the viral YouTube sensation Psy and duped both organizers and celebrities alike at the Cannes Film Festival last year.
34 Hilarious Celebrity Pranks
These Celebrity April Fools Jokes Put the Spotlight on Having Fun:
Laura McQuarrie — Mar 25, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Royal Couple Impersonators
William and Kate Royal Wedding Look-Alikes Can Make Serious Cash
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Juxtaposing Celebrity
Mixing Famous Look A-Likes in Fun Photos That Make You Laugh
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Fake Premieres
LG Scarlet
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You As Paparazzi
YoBusted
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Viral Celebrity Arrests
Angelina Jolie Arrested During Filming of "Salt"
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Web Poll Pranks
4Chan Hacks the Justin Bieber ‘My World' Tour Site
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Popularity Pills
Fake REACHEMOL Advertisements Claim That a Miracle Drug Can Make You Popular
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High-End Imposter Pranks
A Psy Impersonator Tricked the Organizers of Cannes Film Festival 2013
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Pranking Political Pundits
Ashton Kutcher Ding-Dong Ditches Ted Turner
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Crude Christmas Pranks
‘I Gave My Kids a Terrible Present' Channels Parents' Inn
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Celebrity Spoof Drinks
The Tiger Blood Energy Drink Will Melt Your Face
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Prank Calling Politicians
Punking Sarah Palin
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Gay Fashionista Cage Fight Pranks
Sacha Baron Cohen As 'Bruno'
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Fan-Pranking Promotions
The Ozzy Osbourne "Wax Figure" is More Realistic Than You Think
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Viral Political Pranks
Barack Obama Rolling (Like Rick Rolling)
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Rude Awakening Pranks
This Wake Up Prank Catapulted a Sleeping Toshiaki Kasuga into the Sky
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Upsetting Child Holiday Pranks
Olivia Gissing Unveils the Results of Terrible Christmas Gifts
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Fake Celeb Photo-Ops
Pretend Celebrity Brett Cohen Plays Pranks in Times Square
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Lost Fictive Wizard Pranks
This Harry Potter Prank Asks for Directions to Hogwarts
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Horrible Holiday Pranks
'I Gave My Kids a Terrible Present' Part 2 Has Parents Ruining Christmas
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Hilarious Rapper Spoof Skits
The Drake SNL Skit Interview Shows off the Celeb's Sense of Humor
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Pristine Product Gags
The Pine-Sol Pranked Commercial is a Wonderfully Hilarious Stunt
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Telekinetic Film Pranks
Carrie’s Promotional Film Video Scared the Wits Out of Everyone
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Sci-Fi Character Shopping Pranks
This Improv Everywhere Stunt Takes the Matrix's Neo Shopping
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Prehistoric Film-Inspired Pranks
This Improv Everywhere Stunt Imagines Jurassic Park in Real Life
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Faux Celebrity Pranks
These Celebrity Pranks Will Make You Question the Last Celebrity You Saw
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Charitable Celebrity Gym Pranks
This Arnold Schwarzenegger Prank Tricks Gym-Goers for a Good Cause
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Feisty Father Pranks
The Jimmy Kimmel 'Hose' Video is Hilarious and Audience-
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Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails
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Savory Toaster Pastries
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Hockey Puck Prank Mail
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Mischievous Gift Deliveries
Walmart’s WhoKnewVille Campaign Had the Grinch Drop Off Surprise Gifts
Bald Cap Stands
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Dance Routine Sunscreen Campaigns
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Surreal Car Care Campaigns
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Friendly Fandom Campaigns
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Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Pickle Plush Toys
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Savory Skillet Cookies
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Comedic Activewear Campaigns
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Larger-Than-Life Candy Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids Presents a 15-Foot Inflatable for Hidden Treats
Sparkling Juice Campaigns
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Sparkling Social Beverages
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Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees
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Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Cozy Listening Parties
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Emoji-Inspired Pimple Patches
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Comedic Tequila Spots
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Furniture-Inspired Acting Games
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Football Season Avocado Campaigns
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Halloween Juice Prank Editions
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Cleaning Mascot Retirements
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Savory Body Washes
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Superstitious Grocery Stunts
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Cartoon Family Cosmetics
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AI-Powered Closet Experiences
Google Shopping Aligned Try On in Search with an Anticipated Sequel
Beauty Brand-Focused Film Collaborations
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Feel-Good Hotlines
Harry's Interactive Mural Provides an Opportunity to Check In
Paparazzi-Style Cereal Shots
Photos of William Shatner Eating Raisin Bran Tease a Big Game Ad
Humorous Healthcare Campaigns
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Humorous Holiday Tableware
White Claw & Please Don't Destroy Dropped the Roast Host Collection
Revived 90s Commercials
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Anti-Counterfeit Campaigns
This Vaseline Nigerian Prince Campaign Warns Against Fake Products
Humorous Mother's Day Campaigns
bubly Addresses Mother’s Day Mishaps with the 'Gift Glow Up Shop'
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Trash-Centric Musical Campaigns
The Glad x Sesame Street Collab Stars Oscar the Grouch
Playful Hockey Campaigns
Beard in a Box Campaign Lets Hockey Fans Join the Playoff Beard Tradition
Fandom-Fueled Beauty Series
e.l.f. Cosmetics Partnered with Survivor for e.l.f.ie Advantage
Game-Day Getup Sweepstakes
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Axe Wants to See Fans' Craziest Outfits
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Joyful Skincare Anthems
Dove & Ciara's 'Drop Your Skin-hibitions' Remixes a Childhood Classic
Comedian-Supported Deodorant Ads
Pete Davidson Stars in AXE's Latest Advertising Campaign
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Chicken Wing Teasing Campaigns
This Pizza Hut Wings Campaign Pokes Fun at Competitors
SPF Comedy Specials
e.l.f. SKIN's Sunhinged Brings Awareness to Foundational Sun Care
Smiling Sponge Costumes
Spirit Halloween is Selling Scrub Mommy & Scrub Daddy Costumes
Noodle-Themed Hair Kits
Ramen Inspired Every Element of Cup Noodles' Heatless Curls Kit
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Fake Message Generators
Phone Gags Creates Realistic Fake Texts and Shareable Screens
Lighthearted Curl Care Campaigns
Aussie's Curls Just Wanna Have Fun Challenges Stress & Complexity
Cult Movie-Inspired Collector's Sets
Fisher-Price Debuts a Film-Inspired Little People Collector
Basketball Film-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts Space Jam-Inspired Menu Bundle & Recipes
AI Face Swap Apps
Cultface Lets Users Step Into Iconic Movie Scenes With AI
Humorous Hotel Campaigns
Marriott Bonvoy x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Launch a Social Ad
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Cheeky Food-Made Beauty Ranges
Warburtons Spoof Beauty Range Creates Picture-Perfect Lunches
Bubble Wrap Billboards
Tombola's Interactive Billboards Engage Passersby with a Sensory Activity
Creator-Led Product Collections
Vaseline Originals Celebrates Vaseline Hacks & Their Creators
French Beer Marketing Campaigns
1664 Features Robert Pattinson in Its New Acting-Inspired Campaign
Superhero-Inspired Pizza Offerings
Little Caesars Launches Reward Challenge for The Fantastic Four
Celebrity Face Matches
Cast Swapper Instantly Matches Your Face with Movie and TV Stars
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Interactive AI Games
AI Charades Lets Users Guess AI-Powered Famous Public Figures
AI-Enhanced Y2K Ads
Starwash by Carl's Jr. Recalls a 2000s Ad with Paris Hilton
Beer-Branded Fictitious Record Labels
Coors Light Launches the Playful Coors Light Records
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
Thrilling Plant-Based Food Campaigns
The Quorn Mission Snack Swap Campaign Has an Actor Lookalike
Cheeky Snack Soulmate Campaigns
Sabrina Carpenter Stars in Pringles' Pringleleo Campaign
Faux Reality Drama Campaigns
Maybelline New York's Primer Donnas Stars Ariana Madix
Donut-Flavored Energy Shots
5-hour ENERGY Made Two April Fools' Flavor Ideas Real
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Spoof Fragrance Ads
The Aldi Fragrance Advert Challenges Costly Designer Fragrances
Red Head-Focused Look-Alike Contests
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No-Nonsense Haircare Campaigns
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Forthright Gifting Campaigns
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Pickle-Inspired Wines
Stella Rosa Presented Pickle Wine to Its Audience on April Fools' Day
Horror-Inspired Sports Campaigns
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Interactive Solidified Remains Quizes
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Dad Joke Candy Hotlines
The Laffy Taffy Laff Line is Launching with the Help of Damon Wayans Jr.
Spontaneous Holiday Experiences
Virgin Red Challenged People on the Street to Turn FOMO into Go-Mo
Spooky Slasher Movie Experiences
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Features Art the Clown
Superstitious Fan-Inspired Campaigns
Heineken Rebuilds Arsenal Fans' Beloved Pub in Lisbon
Sitcom Game Crossovers
The Office Appears in Fortnite with Playable Skins and Emotes
Festive Fairytale Campaigns
Boots' Gift Happily Ever After Celebrates Meaningful Gifting
Celeb-Packed Humorous Beer Campaigns
Bud Light's Keg Commercial is Airing for Super Bowl LX
Comedic Social-First Campaigns
Bonobos Debuts a Cheeky Ad Called the Sweat Stakes
Creative Frustration Outlets
Punch Your Client Is A Satirical Game For Creative Professionals
Self-Aware Big Game Ads
Fanatics Sportsbook's First-Ever Super Bowl Spot is 'Bet on Kendall'
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Cheeky Snack Chip Campaigns
Doritos 'A Spicy But Not Too Spicy Plumber' Stars Walter Goggins
80s-Style Telethon Campaigns
Doritos' Telethon for Hawkins Invites Stranger Things Fans to Call In
Cheeky AI-Backed Avocado Campaigns
Avocados from Mexico® Debuts the Prediction Pit
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
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Confessional Snack Hotlines
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Retro Phone-Free Events
Before the Internet is on a Mission to Reconnect People in Real Life
Celebrity Face Matchers
Lookalike is a Novelty Tool Transforming Users to Their Celebrity Twin
Costumed Fan Stunts
AXE's Mystery Wiener Couple Captivated Fans at the World Cup
Celebrity-Approved Wellness Campaigns
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70s-Inspired Pilates Festival Celebrations
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Cheesy Mayhem Campaigns
Cheetos Named Wednesday's Thing as Its New "Spokeshand"
Cheeky Celeb-Inspired Tool Campaigns
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Social Media Simulators
PocketFans Creates Realistic Viral TikTok Live Simulations With AI
Healthcare Professional Appreciation PSAs
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Cheeky Prom-Inspired Contests
Duck Brand Hosts Its Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Athlete-Backed Pork Rind Campaigns
PorkRinds Marks Pork Rind Appreciation Day with Devin Hester
Claymation Fan Contests
Shaun the Sheep Fan Contest Invites One to Become Claymation Character
Sci-Fi-Themed Doughnut Lineups
Pinkbox Doughnuts is Celebrating May the 4th Be with You Day
Tastemaker-Starring Father's Day Campaigns
Psycho Bunny Launches 'This Is Generational Wealth'
Heist-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Get Away by Primark Tells a Story of Thrilling Good Deals
Social Entertainment Apps
BuzzWheel Turns Group Gatherings Into Interactive Challenge Experiences
Humorous Parenting Guides
Eat, Pray, Cry Offers A Candid, Comedic Take On Modern Parenthood
Purpose-Driven Brand Contests
Publicity for Good is Supporting Goodness with Its Contest
Comedy Series Launch Events
Audible Hosted a Launch Event in West Hollywood
Canned Pasta Water Pranks
Eat Wasted Teased a Canned Pasta Water as a Way to Reduce Water Waste
Celebrity-Themed Bobblehead Giveaways
Ice Cube Bobbleheads Were Given Out at Dodger Stadium