Celebrities are just like us, right? They love a good laugh, especially on April Fool’s Day. Here are some of the most recent memorable pranks played by stars that either soared high or crashed and burned.
Last year, Heidi Klum and her America’s Got Talent co-judges faced the wrath of fans after their “tasteless” pregnancy prank. Howie Mandel ignited the controversy by posting a photo of Heidi with a fake baby bump, leading to backlash from fans who found the joke offensive.
In 2021, Good Morning America host Michael Strahan duped fans into believing he was saying goodbye to his iconic tooth gap, only to reveal it was a clever prank in the end. The former athlete’s Instagram video confession left fans in stitches.
Saturday Night Live buddies Michael Che and Colin Jost pulled off a hilarious prank during a Weekend Update segment. Che instructed the audience not to laugh at Jost’s jokes, leaving the latter bewildered until the truth was finally unveiled.
Kendall Jenner tried her hand at a double prank during a game of Truth or Dare with mom Kris Jenner. The model feigned pregnancy and engagement, causing quite the stir among her family members.
James Corden, known for his pranks, unveiled a horrifying statue of soccer legend David Beckham, which turned out to be a distorted version of his face. Beckham’s reaction was a mix of shock and amusement as the prank unfolded on The Late Late Show.
Celebrities, like the rest of us, enjoy a good laugh on April Fool’s Day. Some pranks hit the mark, while others miss it completely, but they always provide entertainment for fans worldwide.