20 Hilarious Celebrities Who Aren’t Comedians
Not every celebrity who makes people laugh is a stand up pro. Plenty of actors, musicians, and athletes bring sharp timing and quick wit to talk shows, sketch appearances, and on screen roles that lean into humor without making comedy their main job. Fans notice the moments that land and the segments that go viral, and many of those bits come from people better known for blockbusters, albums, and championships.
This list spotlights stars who deliver reliable laughs through smart roles, playful interviews, and sketch savvy. You will see recurring hosts on ‘Saturday Night Live’, scene stealers in action comedies, and social media masters who turn promos into punchlines. Each entry highlights specific examples so you can easily track where their funniest work lives.
Ryan Reynolds
Reynolds built a screen persona that mixes action with sharp banter in films like ‘Deadpool’, ‘Free Guy’, and ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’. He extends that voice through Maximum Effort ads for Aviation American Gin and Mint Mobile, turning brand spots into short comedy bits that travel widely online.
He also shows up in ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ with self aware humor about ownership and fandom. Appearances on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and late night segments often include surprise cameos and playful crossovers that he helps script and produce.
Jennifer Lawrence
Lawrence brings fast improv energy to interviews and press tours, which keeps talk show segments lively across ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ and ‘Hot Ones’. On screen, ‘No Hard Feelings’ and ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ showcase her rhythm for physical bits and razor sharp line readings.
She has hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ and participates fully in pre taped sketches that lean into self parody. Her awards show appearances and backstage clips add to a steady record of unfiltered moments that audiences replay for laughs.
Dwayne Johnson
Johnson’s big screen charisma translates cleanly to action comedies like ‘Jumanji’ and voice work in ‘Moana’. Promotional tours with Kevin Hart frequently produce viral interview games and prank videos that highlight straight man and wild card dynamics.
He has hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ multiple times with crowd friendly musical openings and character work. Family friendly reality projects and social videos keep a playful tone that balances his blockbuster image.
Chris Hemsworth
Hemsworth shifted the ‘Thor’ series toward lighter, self aware storytelling and followed with bright comedic turns in ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Vacation’. He leans into physical humor and deadpan reactions that work across action set pieces and talk show sketches.
His ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting stints include game show spoofs and mockumentary style pre tapes. Behind the scenes features and press junket clips often capture improvised exchanges that make their way into final edits.
Ryan Gosling
Gosling blends dry delivery with committed silliness in ‘The Nice Guys’ and ‘Barbie’. The ‘Papyrus’ digital short on ‘Saturday Night Live’ remains a standout for how he plays intensity against a simple design gripe.
He is a reliable guest for musical bits and sketch participation on late night shows. Award show performances and pre taped comedy songs show his comfort mixing serious craft with broad gags.
Emma Stone
Stone’s filmography includes high tempo comedies like ‘Easy A’, ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’, and ‘Zombieland’. She uses precise timing and expressive reaction shots that let partners land punch lines while she closes scenes.
She is a frequent ‘Saturday Night Live’ host with recurring characters and willingness to lampoon her own roles. Talk show appearances often turn into games and sketches, which she handles with improv training and quick callback humor.
Paul Rudd
Rudd stacks comedic leads and scene stealing support in ‘Anchorman’, ‘Role Models’, and ‘Ant Man’. His long running ‘Conan’ gag where he plays the same ‘Mac and Me’ clip has become a late night tradition.
On ‘Saturday Night Live’ he meshes with the ensemble for musical and holiday specials. He brings easy chemistry to podcasts and web shows, supplying callbacks and tags that make segments feel scripted even when they are not.
Anna Kendrick
Kendrick uses musical comedy and quick quips in ‘Pitch Perfect’ and sketch heavy press stops. Her social posts often riff on pop culture formats, which makes promotional cycles feel like mini sketches.
She has hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ and jumped into rapid fire parodies that mix singing with physical comedy. Appearances on ‘Between Two Ferns’ and similar shows show comfort with awkward interview humor.
Tom Hiddleston
Hiddleston’s impressions of fellow actors and musicians circulate widely from panels and interviews. As Loki in the MCU and the series ‘Loki’, he balances menace with wry timing and extended bits that play across episodes.
He has hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ and delivered monologues that weave impressions into narrative. Convention Q and A sessions and charity readings often become spontaneous comedy sets thanks to his crowd work.
Jason Momoa
Momoa brings exuberant energy to ‘Saturday Night Live’ sketches and monologues that lean into physicality. He turns big action roles like ‘Aquaman’ into opportunities for playful asides and charming outtakes.
Press tours with ensemble casts often feature him initiating bits that run through an entire junket day. Music performances and backstage videos add a loose vibe that translates well into sketch segments.
Blake Lively
Lively’s playful back and forth with Ryan Reynolds fuels widely shared birthday posts and ad cameos. On screen, ‘A Simple Favor’ showcases her knack for arch line readings within a stylish mystery setup.
She participates in talk show games and fashion week videos that double as comedy shorts. Brand partnerships and photo captions frequently use setup and punchline structures that fans track across platforms.
Hugh Jackman
Jackman pairs musical theater polish with comic timing in awards hosting gigs and concert tours. Films like ‘The Greatest Showman’ and ‘Real Steel’ include lighthearted sequences that he plays with warmth and wit.
He has appeared in sketches on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and late night programs with self referential humor. Social posts keep a running bit about friendly rivals and gym routines that audiences recognize instantly.
Zendaya
Zendaya began with sitcom work on ‘Shake It Up’ and ‘K.C. Undercover’ that sharpened her timing. In the ‘Spider Man’ films she uses understated delivery that sets up bigger gags around her.
She has taken part in viral performance segments like ‘Lip Sync Battle’ and skit heavy late night appearances. Fashion content and behind the scenes pieces often include quick comedic beats that fans clip and share.
Margot Robbie
Robbie pivots smoothly between drama and bright comedy in ‘Barbie’, ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, and ‘I, Tonya’. She uses character specific humor that keeps the joke grounded in story rather than a one off quip.
Her ‘Saturday Night Live’ hosting includes digital shorts that contrast high glamor with everyday awkwardness. Press tours with ensemble casts show her balancing setup lines and reactions that let group interviews pop.
John Krasinski
Krasinski’s work on ‘The Office’ established a master class in reaction shots and silent beats. He later flipped expectations with action projects while keeping occasional comedic cameos.
He hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ and created ‘Some Good News’, which folded earnest updates into light sketches and guest drop ins. He remains a dependable panel guest who can ad lib with audience prompts.
Brie Larson
Larson mixes superhero charm with sly humor in ‘Captain Marvel’ and cult favorites like ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’. She handles comedic rhythm that supports ensemble scenes without overshadowing partners.
Her YouTube videos and interview games reveal a comfort with loose formats that invite improv. She joins sketch setups on late night shows and participates in challenges that rely on quick reactions.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop’s ‘Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party’ brings cooking and comedy together with relaxed chemistry. His commentary with Kevin Hart on sports highlights and big events turns play by play into running jokes.
Recurring bits like ‘Plizzanet Earth’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ show how his laid back narration can reframe documentary footage. Commercials, game streams, and guest hosting slots use the same tone to deliver punch lines.
Shaquille O’Neal
On ‘Inside the NBA’ Shaq mixes analysis with pranks, slapstick races to the big board, and recurring dares. He treats studio mishaps as part of the show, which keeps segments unpredictable and shareable.
His endorsement spots and reality series ‘Shaq Vs.’ use a willing to try anything persona that plays well on camera. DJ sets and public appearances often include call and response jokes that keep crowds involved.
Taylor Swift
Swift has delivered musical monologues and parody sketches on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as both host and guest. She uses easter eggs and playful storytelling in music videos that fans decode through comedic clues.
Interview games and surprise cameos show her comfort turning promotional moments into light sketches. Social posts and behind the scenes clips extend those bits so they build across an album cycle.
Keanu Reeves
Reeves returned to pure silliness with a scene stealing self parody in ‘Always Be My Maybe’. Earlier work in ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ established his ease with buddy comedy dynamics.
Voice acting in ‘Toy Story 4’ as Duke Caboom lets him lean into bravado and self deprecation. Public appearances and gaming reveals have produced spontaneous one liners that became pop culture catchphrases.
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