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16 times celebrities photobombed regular people

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  • Everyone loves a good photobomb — even celebrities. 
  • These are the most serendipitous encounters normal people have had with celebrities photobombing them, including Dwyane Wade's sweet reaction to a proposal and the iconic "double-bomb" of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone.
  • Be on the lookout in your photos — you never know who'll show up.
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In another case of celebrities being just like us, they love a good photobomb. They do it to each other on red carpets all the time.

But these cases are special — these famous faces actually chose to bless regular people with their presence, and memorialize it with a photo.

Dwyane Wade was walking along the beach in California when he was overcome by this couple's proposal

When @dwyanewade happens to be taking a sunset stroll on the beach and walks by mid-proposal 😂

A post shared by Ryan Basch (@ryanbasch) on Oct 14, 2020 at 4:48pm PDTOct 14, 2020 at 4:48pm PDT

The former NBA superstar was walking along the beach in Montecito when he happened to walk right by an in-process proposal.

Instagram user @ryanbasch shared a series of three photos of Wade walking behind the happy couple and eventually taking a photo with them. He captioned the photos, "When @dwyanewade happens to be taking a sunset stroll on the beach and walks by mid-proposal."

Wade even shared the photos to his Instagram story, and DMed Basch himself, writing, "I need y'all marriage to work. It's now on my conscience." Basch eventually invited Wade to the wedding — so perhaps we'll see more of this unlikely friendship.

Jason Segel happened to walk by this couple's engagement photos and decided to hop in

Jason Segel photobombed this Philly couple's photoshoots. Courtesy of Twisted Oaks Studio

Megan Monaco and Joe Fetrow were visiting Philadelphia to take their engagement photos when they noticed the "How I Met Your Mother" star walking around the area. According to Twisted Oaks Studio, the comedian came over to say hi, and he jumped right into a photo with the couple, who are both big Segel fans.

"You don't expect something like that to happen ... and then it does, and it was so fun," Monaco told CNN.

Zach Braff looked positively ecstatic to be in the background of this romantic wedding shot

—Zach Braff (@zachbraff) November 22, 2013

The "Scrubs" star called it one of his best photobombs ever.

Jimmy Fallon brought along two Chrises, Pratt and Hemsworth, to surprise football fans

Jimmy Fallon, Chris Pratt, and Chris Evans. NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Fallon had a segment called "Celebrity Photobomb" in which he and some friends surprised unsuspecting Seahawk and Patriot fans for the 2015 Super Bowl.

He also photobombed some tourists alongside Jon Hamm

Jimmy Fallon and Jon Hamm. NBC

Not even royals are immune to the photobomb bug — can you spot Prince Harry in the background of this photo?

This photo was taken at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

Amy Schumer was out for a run when she decided to take a break and join an engagement photo shoot

Beautiful engagement photo ruined by yours truly

A post shared by @ amyschumer on Jun 9, 2015 at 9:33am PDTJun 9, 2015 at 9:33am PDT

We doubt the couple thought she ruined the shoot.

Jason Momoa channeled his inner Aquaman for this wedding shoot

When Aquaman goes Sasquatch he goes big! Thank you @prideofgypsies for making this special couples special day extra special! . . . . . #aquamanmovie #oahuwedding #oahuweddingphotographer #oahuphotographer #jasonmomoa #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #bealpha #a7riii #zeiss #zeiss35mm14 @prideofgypsies

A post shared by Eric (@ericlm) on Dec 21, 2018 at 12:29am PSTDec 21, 2018 at 12:29am PST

How convenient that he just happened to be carrying his trident.

Dave Chappelle originally declined to join these engagement photos, but changed his mind and asked to 'just photobomb one'

So, I was shooting this engagement session at a brewery tonight and this dude photobombed us... idk, you may have heard of him. Dave something?? LOL NO FOR REAL GUYS! THE Dave Chappelle photobombed our shoot. I’m going to have to quit photography now because how will I ever beat this? I just can’t 🤷🏻‍♀️ HUGE shoutout to the man himself. He was so nice and genuinely made our day. I think it’s safe to say Emily + Tommy have the coolest engagement photos EVER. Is anyone else DYING over this? Because I am 😆 . . . . . . . . . . . . #buzzfeed #cosmopolitan #news #popculture #celebritiesnews #dirtybootsandmessyhair #authenticlovemag #elopementlove #heywildweddings #engagementshoot #ohio #davechappelle #celebrityphotobomb #photobomb #funnymoments #ohiophotographer #daytonphotographer #cincishooters #justalittleloveinspo #ohioweddingphotographer #californiaphotographer #enews #news #destinationweddingphotographer #adventurouslovestories #theknot #abc #nbc

A post shared by • JAYCEE BRAMMER • (@jayceemariephoto) on Nov 10, 2018 at 7:11pm PSTNov 10, 2018 at 7:11pm PST

He told the photographer that "We're gonna go viral, man."

Adam Sandler bumped into a couple taking their wedding photos, and decided to come over and chat

About last Sunday... My bride & groom bumped into @adamsandler, and that was amazing ! Everything can happen in #montreal ! #mtl #mtlmoments #mtlblog #montrealwedding #mountstephen #adamsandler #wedding #montrealcity #narcitymontreal #coupleportraits #weddingday #montrealmoments #montrealartist #montrealphotography #montrealphotographer #514 #livemontreal #weddingsurprise @mtlblog @narcityquebec @narcitycanada www.mllesanaphotography.com Photographe : Sana Belgot Seconde Photographe / Assistante : Maggie Blakney

A post shared by Mlle Sana Photography (@mlle_sana_photography) on Jun 27, 2018 at 8:56pm PDTJun 27, 2018 at 8:56pm PDT

The bride recognized him and called him over.

And in perhaps the most wholesome of photobombs, Tom Hanks came upon a couple in Central Park and decided to hop in a few photos with them

—Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) September 24, 2016

Apparently, Hanks even offered to officiate.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got out of the way for a bride while he was surfing

—Marnie Recker Photo (@marnierecker) August 6, 2016

Yup, that's Trudeau rocking a wet-suit in Tofino, British Columbia.

Bill Murray is an accomplished photobomber and party crasher

Once, the "Ghostbusters" star crashed a bachelor party and made an impromptu speech.

This fan got more than he asked for when his picture with Sylvester Stallone was photobombed by none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger

Old man with cigar spoiled the photo with celebrity

The two action movie icons are said to have had a "violent hatred" for each other in the '80s, but have clearly worked it out.

Bradley Cooper was visiting his alma mater, Georgetown University, when he happened upon a couple taking their wedding photos

Here's a sneak peek from Meg and Nick's private ceremony this past weekend! Their friend, Bradley Cooper, was visiting Georgetown and made sure to congratulate the newlyweds as they walked around campus. 😁 #thecoops

A post shared by Lisa Boggs Photography (@lisaboggsphoto) on Oct 24, 2016 at 6:44am PDTOct 24, 2016 at 6:44am PDT

Cooper graduated from Georgetown in 1997.

Clearly, Bill Clinton was way happier to photobomb this little girl than she was to hear him speak

—Pixable (@pixable) November 3, 2014

Who among us hasn't gotten sick of waiting in line?

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Update: 2024-02-23