From uncontrollable tears to full-blown shock, celebrities have a unique power to turn a normal day into a memory that lasts a lifetime. These are the moments when the biggest [music] stars on the planet went out of their way to give back to the people who support the most. Y [screaming] [screaming] so nice to meet you.
>> Nothing beats the groom who secretly arranged the ultimate wedding gift for his bride to meet her favorite country singer of all time, Mark Wills. >> [applause] [music] >> This is I think this might be the most incredible day of my life and I've always wanted to be at Comic-Con in Hall H as Spider-Man. [cheering] So, thanks for having me.
>> Insane. That's so cute. Jimmy, crazy.
Okay. Come on, JIMMY. [screaming] [laughter] >> I'm sorry, Nick.
We had to do it. >> Some surprises happened completely by accident, like when LeBron James quietly took the courtside seat right beside a 12-year-old fan, leaving the young girl with a memory she'll carry forever. >> Not playing has such an impact.
Watch the girl on the right. She had no idea that's who was going to pop down next door, [laughter] >> MAN. [music] [cheering] >> That's the best surprise ever.
This is the best day ever. >> Yeah, that's great. >> Who's your favorite coach?
>> Alicia. [music] >> Yeah. And what would you do if she was here with you right now?
What would you consider her? [screaming] [laughter] While some surprises are pure luck, others are planned down to the detail [music] to reward the ones who earned it. Forel Williams set up an unforgettable moment for a loyal fan after she raised thousands for charity following her father's death from cancer.
I think it's about time we went and met Holly. >> Okay. of Australia, but I always yet to find a horse.
So, I thought I should hot foot it up to one of the horse studs and check out the beautiful the beautiful >> heard you talking about looking for some horses. There's a bunch down here actually [music] which I've noticed in the paddic. >> What are you doing?
>> Well, we're doing the weather for the Today Show. Um, and I often get teased about not having the best presenting skills or pronunciation. [music] [cheering] [cheering] But nothing tops the day The Rock and Jimmy Fallon put on oversized mascot heads of their own faces and photobombed unsuspecting visitors at Universal Studios.
And one diehard fan in particular couldn't keep the tears back. >> Three, two, one. >> Rock, my man, my hero since I was like 5 years old.
>> Did we get the shot? >> What's up, dude? >> Did we get the Did we get the picture?
I think we got it. [cheering] >> No tears. No tears.
I think we got it. >> Hi, H. Hey yo, nice to [cheering] meet you.
>> We got the photo, man. >> Oh my god. >> Got tattoo of you.
>> Oh my god. Three, [cheering] two, one. >> Are you a big Star Wars fan?
>> Huge Star Wars fan. Yes. >> Who's your favorite character?
>> I have to go with Padme. >> Who's your favorite character? >> Hi, Harrison.
>> Hi. >> Oh my god. Now, >> who's your favorite character?
>> Solo. >> Now you got it. >> Oh my god.
>> My name's Queen. I'm a children's drama workshop facilitator. I'm a massive Farel fan.
>> [music] >> Yet few go as far for their fans as Johnny Depp, who regularly suits up as Captain Jack Sparrow and turns up [music] unannounced at children's hospitals. Your name is Miranda. Is it?
So's >> mine. Let's get down to breast tax. All right.
This >> um I'm going to guess that you're a very patient. >> I don't know if you s >> Oh my god. Oh my gosh.
You scared me, baby. >> I am literally my You're my biggest and I'm going to >> get it, baby. >> What do you think about Justin Bieber?
>> Oh my god. Love him, but Yummy is just like not it. It's not [music] that good.
>> YOU DON'T I'm going to kill you. Oh my god. >> Oh my god.
I love you. Oh my god. Speaking of super fans getting the shock of their lives, South African rapper Shom Josie had written a whole song about her hero John Cena.
Never once dreaming she'd actually stand in front of him like you. What is happening? >> [laughter] >> AS you can see, Ian Hopgood could not hide his excitement [music] to meet actor Chadwick Boseman.
Ian is battling cancer and the actor plays his favorite superhero, Black Panther, in the upcoming Marvel movie. >> I told him I feel this good if he got shot. >> I feel this good.
>> You could go. I don't know what I'm doing. [laughter] >> Here's the one.
Here we go. In three, two, one. >> Make sure that we got it.
[screaming] >> Sometimes the surprise lands at the exact moment it matters most. Ed Sheeran handed a deserving couple a wedding gift they'll never stop talking about. >> It's because your lovely partner Ka [music] has been going through a really really difficult time.
>> Ka's mom unfortunately took her own life um in this very uh difficult circumstance. >> So we wanted to make your first dance a little bit more special today. >> That's right.
>> So we're going to leave you with a little wedding singer that we [music] organized and we hope you enjoy everyone. >> Ladies and gentlemen, the first dance as a husband and wife. Bring in the wedding singer, please.
Here he is. >> Oh my god. [cheering] [laughter] >> Oh my god.
>> All right. [laughter] >> Happy wedding, Ben. >> Thank you very much.
>> 3 2 1 Star Wars. >> Star Wars. That was really good.
That was really, really good. Really good photo. Hey, how you doing?
You all right? [laughter] I'm right. How you doing?
She's actually sinking. >> Imagine opening your living room door and finding your favorite celebrity sitting on your sofa. >> Why am I getting present?
>> Your present is behind that door. Have to [music] take your microphone in there and you have 4 minutes in that room. >> ENJOY.
[screaming] [laughter] >> You got to go in. Don't run away. [screaming] You got to go in.
YOU'RE IN MY [screaming] HOUSE. >> Oh my god. [laughter] >> Oh my god.
>> Good morning everybody. So we have two new students today. Let's make them [music] feel welcome.
>> Morning. [music] Apple stuff. Please eat it whenever.
>> How you doing? >> Good. An apple.
[clears throat] What did you give him an apple for? I don't know if you're into Apple products, but I got you all. >> All right, Teddy's coming in.
He has no idea HE'S GOING TO MEET. OH MY GOODNESS. Oh my.
Oh my goodness. This is the surprise of his life. Teddy is the biggest marshmallow fan.
He's had over 30 brain surgeries and this moment means so much to him. Oh my god, I'm crying. >> In another alltime moment, Mark Hamill tapped into his inner Luke Skywalker and sneaked up behind Star Wars super fans who thought they were just there to talk about the movies.
>> Remember this is like a moment that completely blindsides. You never expected. He has no idea.
Didn't see this coming. So I really really need you to sell me. Okay, Luke, I am your father.
>> NO, [screaming] THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE. YOU CAN'T BE DAD. VADER, >> how are you, man?
[laughter] >> Wow. >> Um, thank you from the very bottom of my heart for all that you've done. Um, for really being a hero, um, that we really need in a time like this.
Thank you so much. Darren, I think there's something wrong with your microphone. [screaming] [laughter] >> My key.
Oh my god. >> Oh my god. [laughter] >> All right, Sydney, you have surprise number two coming out right now.
Okay. >> Turn around. >> Oh my god.
[cheering] >> [cheering] [cheering] >> Nothing quite matches how these two young Pink fans were left in tears when she walked in mid conversation >> and I've heard that it hasn't been the easiest >> of times for you. Tell me a little bit about that. >> Um, so I was diagnosed with cancer in 2018.
>> Pink was actually here yesterday and so we told her a little bit about you and she was gutted that she couldn't meet you, but she recorded something for you. Do >> you want to see it? Yeah.
>> Hi, Summer and Izzy. This is Pink. I just wanted to say thank you.
I saw the video that you made. I know that voice. >> Hi.
>> Oh my god. [laughter] >> Oh my god. >> Hi.
>> And I know you're from >> How's it going? Oh, don't cry. I'll cry.
>> Hi. Can I give you a hug? >> Hi.
>> Hi. [laughter] >> What do you want to know? >> Give her a message.
>> I am a better person for being a fan of her. >> Never heard anyone describe it like that. really feel like I'm better off.
She has just changed my life for the better. And >> even an ordinary jog can become a viral moment. Like when Tom Hanks was running through Central Park and stopped by to congratulate a newlywed couple right in the middle of their photo shoot.
[cheering] >> Can we get a picture with you? >> By all means, my daughter said, "What's your name? " Brian.
Brian, you're a lucky man. >> Well, for yourself. [cheering] >> Okay, so Elizabeth is >> like Harry meets Ali, but >> I felt like it was like a real life love story.
I don't know. >> Thank you. >> OH MY GOSH.
>> OH NO. Oh my god. Oh my god.
Oh my god. >> Oh my god. Oh my god.
>> Oh my god. Oh my god. >> I'm like freaking >> I'm Dan.
This was a designed act of deception and I'm sorry for that. Here you [applause] go. This is for you.
Hold it. Stop. Stop.
Stop. Hold it. Hold it.
Put it in your hands. It's okay. Sign it.
>> Can I be [laughter] the guitarist now? >> I'll be the guitarist tomorrow. >> Welcome to America.
All right. There you go, brother. And on the subject of unexpected guests, a blindfolded Steve was left guessing the identities of his mystery visitors, Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, who showed up to pull off a hilarious surprise.
>> I need I need a hint. >> Hey, man. You uh you've always you've always been an [music] important guy to me.
Um Okay, give me another clue. I'm one of the coolest dudes ever. I'm one of the coolest dudes ever.
A pimp. [cheering] Wait a minute. [applause] [screaming] >> Hi guys.
Hey, do you guys have a favorite singer? >> Taylor Smith. Olivia Rodrigo.
>> Olivia Rodrigo. >> Yeah. >> Well, that's a good answer.
[laughter] >> Happy Halloween. >> Thanks for saying that. You mean >> I love your MUSIC SO MUCH.
>> A THANK YOU. That means a lot. Do you guys want some candy?
>> Sure. >> Let's do it. Sir, are you having a stroke?
[laughter] In a heartwarming fan and celebrity moment, Nelly surprised a disabled fan at his concert and handed him over his own jacket after learning it was his birthday. >> Oh, jacket. >> Good job.
Okay. >> My god, you hold on to this today. Make it good.
>> It's your birthday, brother. >> Oh, man. Thank you, brother.
>> Thank you, man. >> Thank you. >> All right.
I was very excited when I found out that she was going to be performing at Reading. I've been waiting pretty much the entire time. I was literally going off the whole time.
>> Like my voice kind of hurts actually cuz I was singing so much. [laughter] But >> Billy Isish Apparel, you are quite literally wearing your heart on your sleeve. >> Yeah, literally.
That's why I got >> Oh, we got a mate to to meet you, by the way. >> So, we were just getting a review of the show, Billy. Um, so far so good.
They were they were just telling us Billy had >> I mean you've said the good stuff. Would you like to say they had some let's say they had some critiques as well? >> We've lost them.
We've lost them officially. >> That felt more like a third wheel. >> When a fan reached out to actor John Stamos and admitted her mom was his number one fan and has a lifelong crush on him.
He played along to pull off an unforgettable surprise. >> Stamos just admitted. Okay, fine.
But don't tell him that. or tell him what [music] [singing] [music] >> Hey, Uncle Jess. [music] [cheering] But nothing beats the moment Steph Curry turned up unannounced on his biggest young fans front door.
>> What's going on, my man? How you doing? [laughter] >> What?
Oh my god. >> Help him move. Help him move.
Team Dame, you all right? Hi. [screaming] [laughter] I must have blended in.
Hello. >> Hi. >> Hi there.
How's it going? Nice to meet you. I'm Liam.
How are you? >> Nice to meet you. >> Right.
I'm going to hand you over here now. Are you all right? Right.
Do this [laughter] cuz this always works. It's like timeless. It always works.
>> Robert Downey Jr. took it to a whole other level when he surprised a 7-year-old boy born with a partially developed right arm with a one-of-a-kind gift. How are your travels?
>> It's very good. >> Well, I thought I'd bring uh one of my gauntlets and match it up with yours and uh see if everything's copathetic. You want to have a look?
>> Sure. >> You know who that is? >> Iron Man.
[laughter] >> What's his name? >> Robert. >> Great.
Of robotic technologies. Bang. Nailed it.
>> Who do you think would actually win in a fight? Batman or Superman? >> Superman.
>> Superman. Who says Superman? >> That's unbelievable.
>> How you doing? >> But now everyone says, "How you doing? " Before it was Superman, I'm Superman.
>> Are you real? >> I am real. [laughter] [screaming] >> Wa!
>> He drives the automobile. >> Superman doesn't even have a cool car. [laughter] >> HOW'S THE TOUR GOING?
GOOD. >> Just wanted to see if anyone wanted to take a spin in the Batmobile. >> Yeah.
>> How about you? You want to take a spin? Come on.
I saw you root for it first. Come on over here, >> guys. >> Billy Isish tiptoed behind two fans who were completely absorbed in a dancing video game set to one of her own hit songs.
>> Oh my goodness. Yes, you. Oh my god.
[laughter] [laughter] But when it comes to surprising his fans, John Cena always delivers. He partnered with Qriket Wireless to give a young superfan a memory that'll last a lifetime. >> Yes, I love John Cena.
I like every single time he wrestles any single person that's in the um WWE. He is amazing. Anything that I could do to meet John Cena, I would do I would risk a limb to meet John Cena.
>> If John Cena was here right in front of you, what would you do? >> I would be I WOULD BE YELLING JOHN CENA. [screaming] DISGUSTING.
[laughter] >> Disney's parks are [music] known for their costume performers, but these next fans had no idea the real Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland, was the [music] one hiding behind the mask. [screaming] >> Yeah. YEAH.
[cheering] [screaming] >> YEAH. DUDE, >> that's so cool. >> Oh my god, >> I am freaking out.
No way. >> Oh, that's so crazy. [screaming] >> [cheering and applause] >> Wow.
Oh man. >> Oh yeah, >> that's awesome. >> Holy cow.
[cheering] [screaming] That's a robot though. Everybody drop your weapons and put your hands up. >> I've been expecting you for hours.
>> My name is Captain Jack Sparrow. Hello. [screaming] >> Who wants So do I.
Bring it. Does the sword make my bum? >> [laughter] >> Drke pushed disguise to a new extreme when he went undercover on Jimmy Kimmel in a wig and glasses to interview people about himself on a Hollywood Boulevard.
>> I want to ask you a question. What would you say to Drke if Drke was here right now? >> If Drke was here right now?
>> If Drke was here right now? >> Uh, I probably would freak out and ask him if I could get a picture with him. >> Really?
Are you a Drke fan? >> Definitely. >> What's your favorite Drke song right now?
Let's hear it. >> Right. Uh, Trophies.
>> Say you give me a little bit. Give me a taste. I want a sample.
Oh, I want a sample platter. >> Okay. Uh, trophies.
Um, >> am I allowed to cuss? >> Sure. >> Oh, I go to I go to sleep with a suitcase.
Oh my god. [cheering] Yeah. Ribbon in the sky for our love.
[singing] Thanks, man. Pinched. >> Can I have a hug?
>> What's up, bro? >> Oh, this is Stevie Wonder. >> Sometimes >> Jennifer Aniston pulled off a hilarious prank by hiding behind the iconic orange couch on the friend set, then jumps out to startle fans mid studio tour.
set of friends here at Warner Brothers Studio Tour Hollywood. This is the real set. Just sit right here all four.
>> Who is your favorite friend? >> I would say Ross. >> But look right over here at this camera.
I'm going to take two photos of you. So act super excited like you already are >> and lights camera and latte. >> ROSS.
[screaming] STILL, few surprises are as wholesome as when Chris Hemsworth joined forces with Ellen DeGeneres to surprise a hardworking Warner Bros. employee. That happened to be his most devoted superfan named Kathy, who had no clue the man behind Thor's hammer was about to walk through her office door, delivering a surprise that no amount of overtime could ever buy.
>> Sneak. Okay. Yeah.
Duck down cuz there's a there's a door. >> Hi, how you doing? >> How are you?
Oh, mom. >> No, we're not. [cheering] >> How are you?
Nice to meet you. [laughter] >> This is amazing. >> That you you like Chris cuz cuz I snoop around at night.
He's going to actually take care of you today. So, have a seat. He's going to massage you.
[laughter] >> Massage. >> Yeah. Quick massage.
You want oil? What do you want? >> Can we get naked?
What did you say? Can we get naked? Did you mean me?
Oh, >> sure. Okay. Okay.
So, wow, you're a little tedious. >> However, few surprises hit as deep as when The Rock quietly snuck up behind a grieving couple who had tragically lost their young daughter to cancer, offering heartfelt comfort and a gift they badly needed during the hardest chapter of their lives. >> So, yeah, my friend wants to meet you guys.
Um, and um, I told them your guys' story and I know it's it's been a tough journey for you guys and uh, yeah, >> my heart is racing. >> Why don't you look behind you? >> [laughter] >> Wake up, brother.
>> Oh my god. How you doing, boss? >> Good to meet you, man.
[laughter] >> Oh my god. >> Hi. [snorts] >> Thank you.
[laughter] >> Sorry, I >> Oh my god, I'm in shock. We were just talking about Lily. >> Yeah.
>> How she was >> Moana. Oh my god. >> She always say, "Daddy, you're my Maui.
" >> Yeah. >> Oh my god. And we sing the songs all the time and we watch the movie.
We turn it on just to hear the music and to feel her. Oh my god. I'm in shock.
>> Yeah. >> Wow. >> I'm so I'm so honored to meet you guys.
And um [snorts] >> um well, I I have something for you. It's uh it's a check and maybe this will help. It's it's >> $50,000 for you guys.
>> Whoa. [laughter] Stay strong. >> Thank you.
Oh my god. >> So, welcome. Stay strong.
Thank you so much. >> One lucky fan fell completely apart in tears, [music] who thought she was only there to watch a recorded message from Denzel, never realizing he was standing right behind her the whole time. But, >> [music] >> uh, I did put together a little bit of a surprise for you today.
So, I'm not going to tell you what it is. All you [music] got to do is just turn around and you'll see what it is. [cheering] >> [applause] [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> She's shaking like a leaf.
>> Hi guys. Want to see your master shirt? [laughter] >> Paul McCartney.
>> Thank you. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THANK YOU.
THANK YOU. I thought when I was little I was going to marry Paul McCartney. So that's the closest I ever got and I am thrilled.
[laughter] >> No way. >> Oh yeah way. [laughter] >> Hi guys.
How you doing? I just want [laughter] Sorry. When does it When does Egypt Station come out?
You know what? I'll take the next one. Sorry.
I love you guys. >> When does it come out? >> It's coming out on Friday.
>> OH, I WANT YOU TO TELL ME THAT. >> That was a good >> In another wholesome moment, Taylor Swift snuck up behind her devoted fans who thought they were just there to record a message >> of every [music] little thing about me. So, thank you.
>> [laughter] [clears throat] >> Taylor, >> having your music has helped me become [music] more comfortable with my sexuality as I've come out just recently. >> I know. I read on Tumblr.
[laughter] >> Hey, buddy. >> How are you? Good.
>> Can I take a selfie with you? >> Thank you, Kobe. Thank you.
>> Thank you, Kobe. Appreciate it. >> Celebrities get starruck, too.
Adam Scott was left [music] completely overwhelmed when his ultimate idol, Mark Hamill, surprised him. His hand visibly shaking as the moment hit him. [cheering] [cheering] >> [screaming] [cheering] [applause] >> Yet, it's Channing Tatum who lands one of the greatest surprises of all by going undercover as an elderly man at a Magic Mike XXL screening.
>> Research Scott from the studio is going to ask you a few questions. >> Okay. >> Hi.
>> You saw the first one. He's just fast forwarding right to the dance parts. [laughter] Enjoy it.
It going to be really real. [music] [cheering] [cheering] [screaming] [cheering] [music] >> [cheering] [cheering] >> Real stardom shows how a celebrity treats their fans. And nothing proves it better than the moment Margot Robbie signed the alphabet for her deaf fans.
>> For me, I know it. >> I know it. Wait, hold on.
Do this one. [music] Okay. L M N O G >> R S >> I love you, Billy.
>> I love you guys, too. >> I love you [music] guys, too. >> Hi.
Hi. What's going on? >> [laughter] >> Hi everyone.
Come here, dude. >> Can I hug you? >> Diva, come on.
Come on. >> Yes. I just made the big entrance.
Everyone was looking at me. They were mainly like, "Your date's a little stiff. " And all these other corny jokes.
And I'm like, "I brought him here. I might as well go all the way and dance with him. " >> How tall was it?
Did it look about that height or >> [laughter] >> Oh MY GOD. OH MY GOD. I'm on top of >> Oh my god.
You're touching me. [laughter] >> Sometimes a surprise comes through at exactly the right moment. Drke showed up for one of his biggest young fans on her birthday as she waited on a heart transplant.
>> It's a miracle cuz it's [music] one of the first wishes I got in a long time. >> OH MY [screaming] GOD. >> YOU asked me to come.
I'm here. I I didn't talk for him and I was like me Drke. I'm like >> in one of the most heartwarming surprises ever while shooting Thor Ragnarok Hemsworth and Tom Hiddston stepped away from set to visit a children's hospital in Brisbane staying [music] partly in character as Thor and Loki and bringing the legendary hammer Muolnir to delight the young patients.
>> Hello. Hey buddy. >> Oh my god.
>> Do you need a hand? [music] >> Yeah. >> We got your back if you do.
>> We're right here with you, man. [laughter] All right. Nice.
>> I think that works a lot better, don't you? >> Yeah. >> All right.
>> All right. We got the hammer, too. There's any problems.
>> John Legend casually walks into a Starbucks and serenades unsuspecting customers with a private concert while they wait for their coffee. >> Guys, >> how you doing? I'm John.
>> Oh my god. >> What's your name? >> Paris.
>> Nice to meet you. I brought my friend actually. Her name is Lindsay.
She plays the violin. In one of the most moving surprises of all, Jason Mimoa and Ellen joined up to hand a life-changing gift to a truly deserving couple following a tragic incident. >> It [music] was Sunday, August 19th, when the accident happened.
We were playing around in the water and [music] he was just being silly and was doing flips in the waves. And right after [music] that, he made a flip and just started floating. Doctor came [music] up to me and told me Brian broke his neck and he's paralyzed [music] from the neck down.
>> That's only half the story though. So I want to meet your husband. So Brian, come on out here.
[cheering] >> [cheering] [cheering] >> All right, we're here, Ellen. I'm going to go see Brian and Sophia, and we're going to surprise them. Here we go.
>> Keep going. You got it, Brian. Go, go, go, go, go.
PUNCH. >> LITTLE TECHNIQUE. [laughter] >> What's up, buddy?
>> Oh, man. >> Oh my god. >> I'm sorry.
Jimmy. [laughter] >> Oh god. More.
>> Hey Jimmy. >> Oh my god. >> Hey Jimmy.
>> There he is. >> All right. [laughter] >> Oh my god.
>> Thank you, sir. >> So yeah. >> Oh my god.
>> We know that it's been very hard to save money through medical bills >> and so we want you to forget about that. We'll take care of it. What do you think about that?
There's $100,000 for you guys. Take care, baby. >> But some surprises change a life for good.
When The Rock heard about UFC fighter Thema Kurimbo, who'd gave every dollar of his fight earnings to build a water well for his village in Zimbabwe and was left with just $749 cents to his name and a coach's couch in Miami to sleep on. He showed up in person to hand them the keys to a fully furnished home, leaving the fighter completely overwhelmed with tears of pure gratitude. >> A message from one of the guys from the management is like, "Did you see your Twitter?
" Then I said, "What you mean? " Then I said, then I look up. Then I see, oh, it's the Rock who wrote to me and say X Y.
And I was like, what the hell was this? Yeah, it's it's a blessing, you know. I I just feel like, you know, it's it's the life we live, man.
>> Oh my god. [laughter] >> What's up, brother? >> Good to finally meet you.
[laughter] [snorts] Thank you. Thank you so much, man. Thank you.
>> Oh, man. Look, look, bro. >> Inspire me [music] to work hard, man.
Thank you. >> A few moments later, >> got a lot of people. Jay, technical.
Look at those pictures over there. Isn't that cool? >> I saw like your money.
It's my my family. Oh my god. >> So, hey, I wanted to bring you here.
[laughter] >> Is that great? >> So, Tamba, um, >> I don't I don't know anybody who lives here. I wanted to [clears throat] come here.
I wanted to bring you here. I wanted to look you in the eye and I wanted to tell you welcome home. >> Oh my god.
Thank you. >> [music] >> Ah, thank you so much. Thank you, brother.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Thank you.