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20 celebrities who’ve appeared on ‘Sesame Street’
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20 celebrities who’ve appeared on ‘Sesame Street’

The glitz and glamor of being a celebrity often seem to be the coolest and most alluring part, but no one talks about the pinnacle of success when it comes to fame, and that’s being asked to appear on Sesame Street. Yes, there are awards to win and fortune to be had, but being able to say you’ve acted opposite Big Bird and Elmo? That’s not something to take lightly, and the following stars are just some of the most notable celebrities who’ve appeared on the beloved educational program Sesame Street.

 
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Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars
Sesame Workshop

Bruno Mars not only entertained but encouraged singing "Don't Give Up."

 
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Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner
Sesame Workshop

Jennifer Garner brought a pretty big word to the table when she explained "galoshes" to the always-interested Abby Cadabby.

 
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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Sesame Workshop

Lin-Manuel Miranda brought that Hamilton charm to pizazz to Sesame Street to rap about habitats alongside the one and only Big Bird.

 
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Amy Adams

Amy Adams
Jesse Grant/Sesame Workshop

The actress once appeared on the educational program to introduce Elmo and the young viewers to the word “ingredient.”

 
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Robin Williams

Robin Williams
Zach Hyman

If there was ever a celebrity made for Sesame Street, it was Robin Williams and his childlike wonder and good-natured spirit.

 
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Katy Perry

Katy Perry
Sesame Workshop

Katy Perry didn't just come to educate — she also came to perform! She sang a revised version of her hit single, "Hot N Cold," featuring Elmo.

 
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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen
Sesame Workshop

It couldn't have been easy, but Sir Ian McKellen was up for the task when it came to teaching Cookie Monster about resisting.

 
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Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys
Sesame Workshop

Grammy winner Alicia Keys didn't hesitate when asked to sing a song all about dancing to the tune of her debut single, "Fallin.’"

 
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Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo
Jesse Grant

Mark Ruffalo is best known for being the Incredible Hulk in the Marvel Universe, but he showed a lot of heart when he came through with a lesson on empathy.

 
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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman
Richard Termine

Nicole Kidman and Oscar the Grouch educated about what stubborn means, but perhaps one day she'll return and explain the magic of movie theaters.

 
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Adam Sandler

Adam Sandler
IMDB/Sesame Workshop

Adam Sandler has had a lot of entertaining costars, so one has to wonder where he’d rank Cookie Monster. Probably pretty high on the list. It’s Cookie Monster!

 
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Zoe Saldaña

Zoe Saldaña
Sesame Workshop

Who wouldn't have a smile as vibrant as Guardians of the Galaxy actress Zoe Saldaña while hanging out with Elmo?

 
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Josh Gad

Josh Gad
Sesame Workshop

Frozen's Josh Gad has said his favorite memory of Sesame Street revolves around watching it with his daughter, so she must've been extra stoked to see her dad on the show!

 
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Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen
Sesame Workshop

Modern Family star Julie Bowen and Elmo likely started a bird-watching club after she taught him about the ins and outs of binoculars.

 
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Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas
IMDB/Sesame Workshop

Nick Jonas flew solo for a minute and landed onstage in Sesame Street with a few new band members.

 
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Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o
Sesame Workshop

When it comes to Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o and Elmo, the word of the day is iconic.

 
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James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini
Sesame Workshop

Tony Soprano himself, the late James Gandolfini showcased a lot of levels on the hit HBO series that helped usher in a new era of anti-heroes, but did you know that he showcased even more when he stopped by Sesame Street to talk about what it is like to feel scared?

 
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Emma Stone

Emma Stone
Jesse Grant

Emma Stone has a multitude of talents, including balancing, which is what she demonstrated when she hit Sesame Street.

 
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Johnny Galecki

Johnny Galecki
Jesse Grant/Sesame Workshop

Johnny Galecki once took time away from his hit CBS series, The Big Bang Theory, to hit up Sesame Street's 42nd season, and to work with the always-exciting Abby Cadabby. They both look super excited to be with one another.

 
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Amy Poehler

Amy Poehler
Sesame Workshop

Amy Poehler is such a pro, that it probably wasn’t a challenge for her when she stopped by Sesame Street to demonstrate and teach Elmo the word, “challenge.”

Kendra Beltran

Kendra Beltran is a pop culture obsessed writer who spent her youth tirelessly jotting down ‘Total Request Live’ data after school. She took that obsession and a useless college degree, and spun it into enough to pay her rent by writing for MTV Geek, Collider, Popverse, and more. Over the years her interest in pop culture has only grown, and today she finds herself baking while streaming ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ running (slowly) while listening to podcasts about the ‘90s, and hanging out with her dog while taking in emo playlists

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