Star-studded events are far from predictable, but there's one thing that's practically guaranteed: photobombs! Most recently, Jared Leto popped up behind Diane Kruger [1] for a hilarious red carpet surprise, and Benedict Cumberbatch really went for it when Meryl Streep [2] participated in Margaret Cho's controversial bit at the 2015 Golden Globes [3], giving us one of several GIF-worthy moments from the show [4]. Emma Stone [5], Andrew Garfield, and Jennifer Lawrence [6] have also perfected the art of jumping in other people's shots, and that's just the beginning of the excitement. Keep reading to see stars execute hilarious photobombs over the years, and if you're loving the surprises, check out unexpected celebrity selfie duos [7].
Source: NBC [8], Getty [9], Reddit user TreasureTrolls [10] and Instagram user ryanseacrest [11]
Jared Leto
As Diane Kruger [12] struck a pose for photographers at the 2015 LACMA Art + Film Gala, photobomb extraordinaire Jared Leto [13] playfully hopped in the background for a funny surprise.
Leonardo DiCaprio
50 Cent's selfie with model Naomi Campbell [14] would've been cute on its own, but Leonardo DiCaprio [15]'s casual photobomb at a party in 2015 makes it pure gold.
Jennifer Lawrence
Taylor Swift [16] got an unforgettable surprise on live TV at the 2014 Golden Globes, all thanks to Jennifer's lack of inhibitions.
Emma Thompson
Emma snuck behind Lupita Nyong'o at the 2014 SAG Awards.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict soared to new heights when he got in U2's spotlight at the 2014 Oscars.
Beyoncé
The singer made a fan's dream come true when she got in her selfie [17] in 2013.
Tina Fey
Tina was ready for Mariska Hargitay's close-up at the 2009 Emmys.
Prince Harry
Harry might be all the way in the back, but you can't miss him in this snap from the 2013 Commonwealth Games. He managed to get in between rugby star Gordon Tietjens and boxer Trevor Shailer.
When a fan tried to take a selfie [18] that clearly captured Emma Stone [19] and Andrew Garfield in the background at a restaurant, the actors decided to give her way more than she expected. The image went viral in January 2015.
Kelly Clarkson
Ellen DeGeneres [20] and Portia de Rossi [21] were posing for a cute couple's picture at the 2013 Grammys when Kelly leaned to her left with an open smile.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jesse was a ball of energy behind Miranda Kerr [22] and Orlando Bloom [23] at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in 2013.
Cameron Diaz and Jimmy Fallon
Cameron and Jimmy gave two tourists a frame-worthy picture in NYC in April 2014.
Ringo Starr
Justin Bieber and Kesha were just striking pop-star poses backstage at the 2010 Grammys rehearsals when the Beatles icon flashed the peace sign behind them.
Jennifer Lawrence
Not even Sarah Jessica Parker [24]'s extravagant headpiece could block Jennifer at the 2013 Met Gala.
Prince William
William got a good laugh out of photobombing cyclist Chris Hoy at the Commonwealth Games in 2013.
Zach Braff
This bride and groom's wedding picture included a smiley Zach, who, in his defense, was just trying to cross the street in NYC in 2013.
Jared Leto
Anne Hathaway [25] didn't see Jared coming at Vanity Fair's 2014 Oscars bash.
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict proved he's the photobomb king when he got in on Meryl Streep [26] and Margaret Cho's shot at the fun-filled 2015 Golden Globes [27].
George Clooney
George's shenanigans go beyond the sets of his movies. He photobombed Steven Spielberg [28] and Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld [29] in 2013.
Queen Elizabeth
The queen had flawless placement when two Australian athletes were taking selfies together at the Commonwealth Games in 2013.
Emma Stone
Emma got hilarious when she got mere inches away from her boyfriend, Andrew Garfield, in 2013.
Ellen DeGeneres
Technically, Ellen videobombed Leonardo DiCaprio [30] and Sandra Bullock [31] at the 2014 Oscars.
Rihanna
Rihanna [32]'s duck face popped up as the Full House guys — John Stamos, Dave Coulier, and Bob Saget — took a selfie at Good Morning America in January 2014.
Lupita Nyong'o
Lupita got animated behind fellow Oscar winners Jared Leto [33] and Matthew McConaughey [34] backstage at the 2014 award show.