The history of photobombing goes back to the creation of the camera. Getting into a picture that you're not supposed to be in will never be not funny. Celebrities love to photobomb each other, especially on the red carpet. Get ready to LOL at these hilarious celebrity photobombs...
Normal Family Outing
Turns out, the Kardashian-Wests are just a normal family! I highly doubt that the person taking the photo had no idea who was accidentally in the background... Although Kim K is in the perfect spot for a quick photobomb. Kim and Kanye are used to getting their picture taken all of the time—no privacy for them ever!
Just a Fan!
The guys in One Direction were headed down the red carpet and taking photos with fans when one very surprising fan jumped out. Katy Perry knows pop royalty when she sees it! Those fans in the front row really got a treat having three iconic musical performers in front of them. Between the two of them, they have 12 American Music Award wins!
When Your Manager Photobombs
Ariana Grande and her former boyfriend, Big Sean, were trying to get a cute Instagram picture together when it was totally ruined by her manager, Scooter Braun. Grande and Braun have been working together since 2013. He's been there with her as she grew as a pop star, so he surely sees her as a daughter-like figure... This type of PDA was too much for him!
Adele Knows How to Selfie
This sneaky fan somehow managed to get up close and personal to Adele during one of her shows. Obviously, Adele isn't too bothered and even posed for the selfie! The fan didn't expect Adele to even notice her taking the selfie... She just wanted to prove that she was at the show! Adele nailed this photobomb.
Don't Fall Asleep at the Party!
Kanye West and momager-in-law, Kris Jenner, took a break from their busy lives to get in a quick nap. Well, they chose to relax in the wrong place... maybe the middle of a party isn't exactly the way to do it. It looks like James Harden wanted to get into the fun, too, and decided to photobomb these sleeping beauties.
Oscars Selfie
Jennifer Lopez knew that she was looking good, so she had to snap a selfie at the Oscars! Jennifer Aniston and then-husband Justin Theroux weren't going to miss out on the action, either. Honestly, a photobomb from this power couple is a gift. Unfortunately, Jen and Justin broke up in 2017.
Gotta Get In There!
This photo spread like wildfire around social media under #Cumberbomb. Yes, that is Benedict Cumberbatch seemingly falling from the ceiling of the Oscars just to photobomb actor/icon Meryl Streep and comedian Margaret Cho. The best part is that this is basically a photo of a photo... he photobombed two pictures!
Classic Dad Move
Taylor Swift was trying to get a cute photo with some fans when her dad just had to jump in! T-Swift obviously didn't mind it. She posted the photo on her Instagram with the caption, "To see my dad photo bombing is to see him at his happiest." That's definitely a dad thing!
It's The Queen!
These two Australian hockey players wanted to get a cute picture in while they were benched for the game... Apparently, the Queen of England wanted to get in on it, too! The Queen is known for being charming and the life of the party, so it's probably pretty natural for her to want to photobomb.
The King of Photobombing
Bill Murray is basically the king of anything mischevious. He somehow managed to sneak up behind pop star Selena Gomez during her Oscars red carpet trip. She doesn't seem too bothered by having her spotlight taken. The Disney star turned pop icon knows how to share a spotlight, that's for sure.
A Purr-fect Photobomb
Taylor Swift and actor Sarah Hyland were trying to take a fun New Year's Eve photo when Meredith the cat stole the spotlight. To be fair, she deserves to always have the spotlight. T-Swift got the little Scottish Fold in 2011 and has been the centerpiece of Taylor's social media posts ever since.
Don't Sleep Around the Biebs
All this guy wanted to get was to get some shut-eye during a connecting flight... Well, if you're going to snooze while traveling with Justin Bieber, this is what you should prepare for! At least he didn't draw on his face or put shaving cream on his head... well, that we know of. Bieber used to be such a prankster back in the day!
Older Brother Status
Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato have been in the Disney business together for years. They were sat together at an awards show and were having a good time! For some reason, Joe Jonas was sat behind them in a totally different row. Well, that gave Joe the ammo to photobomb literally every photo that was taken of his brother, Nick. He totally stole the show!
Backstage Chillin'
Cheryl Cole was once again photobombed! This time, she was backstage prepping for one of her many appearances when her friend accidentally ended up in the background of her Instagram Story. It looks like he made the best out of it though and turned it into an amusing photobomb.
Ed Sheeran Being Cheeky
Ed Sheeran is quite the prankster! It's well-known that he's an Ipswich fan. After all, he grew up in Suffolk, UK. When he ended up in the same booth as some former Norwich City players, he knew he had to pull some jokes on them. Obviously, it was all in good fun. I'm sure the men put their differences aside to enjoy the good game of soccer!
Winnie Harlow ft. Prince Harry
Model Winnie Harlow was enjoying her time at a charity event when she wanted a friend to snag a candid photo. Well, Prince Harry figured that he was going to be in the back of the photo, he might as well make it funny! He took a fun candid and made it into a goofy photo. Winnie originally got famous for being a contestant on America's Next Top Model. Prince Harry is famous for, well, being a prince.
Karlie Kloss and Gigi Hadid Had No Idea
Karlie Kloss has been a supermodel since she was 17. Gigi Hadid has been in the modeling since she was 18. The two are no strangers to the camera, so taking this quick picture was like second nature. Taylor Swift, who was close friends with them, isn't a supermodel but knows how to sneak in a good photobomb.
Jennifer Lawrence Being Herself
Back in 2014, Jennifer Lawrence was at the top of her game in terms of being the "most relatable" actor. She and T-Swift are known to be close pals, so it was only natural for J-Law to come up behind her to get a little scare. A photographer ended up catching her in the act, and it turned out to be a hilarious photo!
Unexpected Pals
Chris Brown was spotted in the club feeling himself when English actor Sid Owen managed to sneak into his picture. While Brown was really in the mood of the music, Owen knew exactly what photographer to look at for this iconic picture.
Strike a Pose
Nicole Kidman found herself in the background of this adorable picture. At least she was making a cute face, unlike the other woman over Meryl Streep's shoulder! The two women actually star on Big Little Lies together and know each other pretty well. Even though their characters hold a good amount of tension, the two women are good friends off-set!
Beyonce?!
This guy just wanted a nice photo in front of the nice holiday lights with his favorite blu-ray DVD. Beyonce just had to get into the background and steal the spotlight from the critically acclaimed movie, The Coalition. If you haven't heard of this movie, it's about four women who get revenge on a pro-athlete and his friends after they played them. Honestly, it seems up Beyonce's alley.
Photobombing the Wifey
The 7th Heaven actor is a frequent red carpet goer. Her husband, Justin Timberlake, is just as familiar with a dazzling red carpet. When Jessica Biel was taking her photos, her husband decided to get sneaky and photobomb the background. The two have been married since 2012 and have one child together.
The Other Stage Left!
The Twilight squad was busy accepting an award when Russel Brand accidentally walked behind them during their speech. He must have found himself on the wrong side of the stage after he handed them the award and tried to quickly scoot to the other side... Well, that obviously didn't work. The photographer managed to grab the perfect moment of Brand realizing that he needed to move.
Me, Too!
Kristen Bell loves a good photo op! She saw this star-studded group taking a photo after receiving an award and just knew that she had to get in on the fun! Kristen Bell and her husband, Dax Shepherd, are known for being funny folks at events like this.
Moms Being Moms
Gigi Hadid is a world-famous supermodel who is no stranger to getting her picture taken. Despite her flourishing career, her mother, Yolanda Hadid, just had to be a cliche mom and take a picture of her baby on the red carpet. The funniest part is that Yolanda was peeking around the step-and-repeat in true Kris Jenner style. "You're doing amazing, sweetie!"
Johnny Knoxville In His Natural State
Everyone knows who Johnny Knoxville is. He's basically the father of horrible, painful pranks and stunts. It only makes sense for him to have the desire to photobomb someone at any given chance. Poor Jessica Alba was the victim this time around... At least she looks good!
Bunny Ears!
There's a lot going on in this picture, but the biggest takeaway is Rihanna giving bunny ears to John Stamos and Dave Coulier. Bob Saget is also taking the picture, which is the cherry on top of a good picture. Dave Coulier seems like he has no idea what is going on.
#Cumberbomb Strikes Again
It seems like Benedict Cumberbatch has a knack for photobombing! If anything, this just proves that he can jump extremely high. Most people in the photo had no idea what was going on behind them... they just got #Cumberbombed!
There's That Prince Again
These guys just wanted a nice photo of themselves at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.. Well, not on Prince Harry's watch! To be fair, he was in the absolutely perfect place for a photobomb. Honestly, if he wasn't posing for the picture, he'd probably just be staring blankly on the field. So, this is a better option for him.
Flexing That Oscar
Jared Leto must have been on cloud nine after winning that Oscar! He was running all over the place and photobombing anyone that he could. Anne Hathaway handled this with such grace, as she always does!
Casual Presidential Sighting
Former president Bill Clinton was in the crowd watching Kelly Clarkson sing at Obama's inauguration in 2013. He accidentally peaked his head around for a second, and everyone watching the program ended up snapping the photo! "What an honor to be a part of history! Obama's presence was powerful and his words unforgettable," Clarkson tweeted about the day. "It's a proud day for America!"
Let Her Enjoy Her Food
These British pop stars were all sat together for the MTV Video Music Awards in 2013. Harry Styles, Ed Sheeren, Ellie Goulding, and Rita Ora posed for a cute group photo... Iggy Azalea, on the other hand, wasn't trying to get caught chowing down in the background. Too bad she didn't make it out of the frame in time!
They're Definitiely Brothers
Here, we have Prince William at the same game as the previous photo. Sir Chris Hoy didn't see the young royal coming. It kind of looks like Prince William almost didn't make it into the frame! No picture is safe at an event with the two princes around, that's for sure.
Revenge!
Jared Leto was the photobomber, but now he is the photobomb-ee. Lupita Nyongo (in her stunning and iconic blue gown) had the best photobomb of the Oscars that year. Jared Leto and Matthew McConaughey were simply bonding over their Oscar win when she struck... her face is just as iconic as that dress.
The More You Look...
Dave Grohl and Adele are an unlikely duo, that's for sure! They posed for this picture at the Grammy's which went viral for multiple reasons. One, it's adorable. Two, there seems to be a couple of photo bombers in the picture. His wife decided to smile for the camera because what else do you do when you know you'll be in a picture that you're not technically in? Then, we have the gentleman who made a funky face right over Dave's shoulder. At least the picture is still cute!
Elton John is All the Way Down There
I'm going to assume that this was going to be a sneaky picture of Elton John (due to the bizarre camera angle) but he knows better! Instead of pretending to not know that someone was taking his picture in a crowded diner, he gave a cheeky little pose.
It's Hard Not to Photobomb
Jennifer Lopez and then-beau Casper Smart were out in Beverly Hills when this gigantic photobomber took them (and the paparazzi) by surprise. No one knows who this man is or if he was with the couple or not, but he was definitely photo-ready. At least someone in this photo was smiling!
Drive-By Photobomb
Snoop Dogg, Martha Stewart, Cara Delevingnge, and Amy Schumer stopped for a quick photo on the red carpet. Ansel Elgort, seeing this iconic group standing together, decided that he, too, wanted to be in the picture. He nailed it! He almost looks like he was a part of the photo with that dazzling smile.
Whoops!
Ex-Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was caught by some pap's when she was leaving a long day of X Factor auditions. She was being escorted out by a guard who works in the facility when she was bombarded. Unfortunately, the guard wasn't ready either! He somehow managed to do that really awkward thing of looking directly into the camera... whoops!
The Weirdest Photobomb On This List
Angelina Jolie was absolutely glowing during this red carpet event. She was getting the spotlight from tons of photographers... or so she thought. They may have flocked to her due to the floating heads of Dustin Hoffman and Jack Black. This is a little creepy!
Partying with Rita and Cara
Cara Delevingne is known for being a bit of a prankster. She rose to fame as a model due to her un-model like behavior. She doesn't take herself as seriously as other models, and that's pretty apparent in this photo! The model was out partying with singer Rita Ora and things got a little crazy!
McLovin' Representation
McLovin' is a pretty popular character from the movie Superbad. It's common to see someone sporting his iconic fake ID, especially at a festival. No one expects to run into McLovin' himself! This guy was having a blast at a woodsy festival when McLovin' himself showed up behind him.
They Wanted a Nice Picture!
This couple was enjoying their vacation in Hawaii and wanted to get a nice photo of the beautiful greenery. Well, they weren't expecting to get an even nicer view. Chris Hemsworth decided that he wanted in on the fun, too, and posted up as the third wheel in this couple photo.
Don't Forget Me!
British pop icon Jessie J took a quick photo with Max George from The Wanted backstage at a show they were playing. Well, fellow The Wanted member Siva Kaneswaran wasn't about to be outdone by his band-member so he jumped into the background with a classic photobomber face.
A Young Taylor Swift Falls Victim
Taylor Swift looks like she's in her early 20s in this photo, and Daniel Craig looks, well, different with a mustache. The origin of this photo is unknown since it is so old, but that doesn't mean it's not hilarious. Even the ever-elusive James Bond will partake in a fun photo bomb!
Watch Out Kesha!
Kesha was in the process of leaving her hotel with a friend when the paparazzi struck. Kesha, who was probably sick of getting followed around by photographers, kept a pretty straight face as they left the hotel. Her friend, on the other hand, decided to have some fun with it and photobombed her pap pictures. Why not, right?!
George Clooney Strikes Again!
Just like that, George Clooney photobombs once again. Granted, he was in the middle of these two and probably knew that he would end up in the picture. Instead of striking a nice pose, he went the silly route. We can understand that!
There's a Lot of Talent in This Photo
A very, very young Justin Bieber was taking a photo with a just-as-young Kesha when rockstar Ringo Starr jumped into the frame. Bieber was probably early enough in his career to be a bit star struck by this encounter! Between the three of them, they have 16 Grammy nominations!
Look Closely...
Katy Perry was looking stunning in her aqua bejewelled dress at the Grammy Awards back in the day. Lady Gaga, with her staff and mesh veil, was caught lurking in the background. At first, your eyes are drawn to the gentleman behind Katy, and then you look over her left shoulder... Here's Gaga!
Smile for the Camera!
Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Lopez almost had a really cute candid photo... Almost! If it weren't for Adele's then-boyfriend Simon Konecki, it would have been perfect. Then again, one could argue that it is the perfect photobomb. Adele and Konecki divorced in 2019.
Pretty Awkward Timing
Rihanna and Katy Perry were getting cozy at the Grammy's and opted for a photo. Unfortunately for the guy behind them, he was looking at the wrong place att he wrong time... His partner next to him got lucky and had her hair covering the side of her face. He got stuck with looking directly at one of the cameras.
Fan Photobomb
Cheryl and Olly were trying to take some photos together when their fans got in on the fun. Obviously, when you're British pop-royalty like these two, getting a simple picture together in public might be tricky. Cheryl is best known for her winning stint on Girls Aloud. Olly has his claim to fame from The X Factor in 2009.
That's a Bit Much
It's unclear whether or not this guy was a fan of Little Mix, but it doesn't really look like it. Jesy Nelson was doing his best to ignore the photobomber. He did his best to make the ugliest face ever, and it shows. Jesy has been with Little Mix since 2011 and has become quite popular among her fan base.
It's Ellen!
Ellen DeGeneres posed with wife Portia de Rossi and Kelly Clarkson at an awards show. Well, she probably didn't realize that the American Idol singer was posing with them. Ellen, the queen of pranks, got pranked!
Cool It, Chris
Rihanna was working the Gucci red carpet all by herself when comedian Chris Rock decided to take the spotlight. Years later, Rock revealed that Rihanna totally shot him down at a party in 2016. He split from his wife of 18-years after he cheated on her multiple times. When he tired to approach her, he said that she, "looked at me like I was one of her aunts."
Is That...?
Fans were lined up to meet the members of One Direction in a private conference hall when they noticed there was one weird fan in the back. Yeah... That's Harry Styles in the line to meet the rest of his band members. I'm not sure how these girls didn't freak out with him standing right there!
Mean-Muggin'
Katy Perry and her date were trying to go for the "mean-muggin' elegant couple" type of vibe. That would have been successful if the man behind her wasn't doing... whatever it is that he's doing to his face. Also, peep Lady Gaga's staff glimmering in the background.
An Unexpected Photobomb
This girl was taking a photo with a cut-out of a One Direction member when another cut-out got in the picture! Not all photobombers have to be real people, you know? Although, it is a bit creepy...
Florence has Someone on Her Shoulder...
Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine was taking a nice photo with her friend at an awards show, and it came out pretty nice! Unfortunately, someone sitting behind the pair got caught in the crossfire. That seems to be pretty common at awards shows, especially since everyone sits so close together. Win some, lose some!
This Fan Was Caught Off Guard
Cheryl Cole really caught this poor fan by surprise. This poor girls insane reaction was caught by one of the many camera's that always seem to follow Cheryl Cole... We're sure she's not too happy with this picture being out there.
Cara Showing Face
Sienna Miller was in the perfect natural lighting for a selfie so she had to take advantage of it! Unfortunately, model Cara Delevigne was also going to take advantage of the selfie spot... Sienna Miller is most well-known for her role in American Sniper. The two Brits hang out pretty frequently!
Go Away, Dad!
Cheryl Cole was trying to snap a picture of her new hair style in front of this beautiful chandalier when her dad accidentally walked through. It was definitely an accident, but she posted it anyway! The Crazy Stupid Love star knows her dad's angles, that's for sure.
He Wants To Take a Picture!
Una Healy wanted a nice photo of her and her daughter at the zoo, but they weren't expecting the giraffe to want to get in on it, too! He was peaking around the tree just hoping for the camera to get his good side. Una Healy is an Irish musician who used to be a part The Saturdays.
My Photo Op, Too
P!nk was totally rocking this red carpet look, but the gentleman behind her wasn't holding back either! Those two guys kind of look like they're not looking forward to be at the event, that's for sure. At least the one guy is wearing glasses so you can't really tell if he's looking right at the camera or not.
Yep, That's a Camera
Jay-Z and Beyonce are no stranger to sports events. They're commonly seen on the sideline of basketball and football games. A lot of the time, they get seats next to non-famous folks, so those people are usually in the background. This guy had the unfortunate circumstance of sitting in the perfect spot to be right in the middle of the power couple for every picture... He was caught lookin' at Jay!
He Saw the Opportunity
Diddy and Usher were dressed to the nines and decided to strut their stuff in this picture. The man standing behind them was walking by and ended up smack in the middle of the shot. Honestly, this is a pretty flattering picture of him... especially compared to some other accidental photobombers.
Creepy Photobomb
Justin Bieber was probably trying to catch his friend off guard... and he did! This friend doesn't look to enthused at the fact that Bieber is going for a selfie montage. If anything, he looks a little creepy.
Awkward Encounters
Katy Perry was exchanging pleasantries with a young Taylor Swift at the 2013 Grammy's. Someone else had a similar idea but was pushed to the side in an extremely awkward manner. She did her best!
Can't Forget Maisie!
The Game of Thrones lead must have noticed that her friend was taking a classic midnight bar selfie and wanted in on the fun. The best part about this photobomb is that Maisie looks borderline insane due to the poor camera quality! Could you imagine the photobombs on the set of GOT... All of those cast members are huge pranksters!
How to Third-Wheel like a Pro
George Clooney is probably a stranger to third-wheeling. He is known as the world's sexiest man alive, after all. He took it upon himself to ruin his friends' romantic sunset picture by jumping into the background and screaming. It's still a nice picture!