Celebrity Endorsements You Are Actually Okay With, Ranked
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J. K. Simmons is an American treasure. It seems like every time you turn around he's in another film people are raving about (except Spiderman 3), so it's no surprise that he can magically turn a commercial about insurance into a delightful 30 seconds that will put a smile on your face.
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If you don't know, Will Ferrell has been making Old Milwaukee commercials that only play in regional areas for a few years now and each one is weirder than the next.
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Rob Lowe threw himself full force into an incredibly strange commercial and the advertisement is better for it.
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Is there anything better than when a celebrity makes fun themselves? Kevin Bacon didn't have to do an ad for eggs (do eggs even need a commercial?), but he threw himself into it full force and it's just wonderful.
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Even though he doesn't open his mouth even once in the ads, Christopher Walken's overwhelming presence grips you, and the Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds soundtrack makes you feel like you should buy whatever this ad is selling before you meet an untimely end.
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This commercial blew everyone's minds when it was first released. How can one hunk of beef be so flexible? As cool as his splits are, the real unsung hero of this commercial is the Enya track that plays in the background.
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Sure, talking about insurance is really boring, but Dennis Haysbert's voice somehow transforms this boring discussion about home insurance to a sonorous rhapsody that will have you turning up the volume on your television anytime one of his commercials comes on.
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No one knows what's happening in this ad for HTC, and that's fine, because after watching it, you'll be lining up to get yourself some of this HTC magic. You'll also want Robert Downey Jr. to speak to you in non sequiturs all day long.
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The SNL alumnus's turn as an American football coach in London will make you laugh harder than any commercial should. Even if you aren't a huge fan of soccer, all of these mini films will make you want to buy a Chelsea jersey and start rioting.
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It's okay to be unsure about Liam Neeson shilling for a cellphone game company, but hearing him say "Big Buffet Boy 85" is so so so worth it.
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What is it with SNL alums being the best at commercials? Why not sign every cast member who leaves the show to a lucrative deal selling watermelons, or whatever, and call it a day?
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It's almost harder to believe that a Kia could handle driving up a snowy mountain than worrying about Pierce Brosnan being in a commercial. But the moment he says, "a moose?" you'll be sold.
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Soon, you're going to be jumping at any opportunity to introduce anyone and everyone to these Jeff Goldbum Apple commercials. Not only are the ads funny, but they give you a window into the mind of Goldblum, and that's not something that you get enough of.
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Of course Natalie Portman is perfect for Dior. Is there anyone saying that she isn't?
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In the hands of a lesser (or more sane) actor, these commercials for the Amazon Fire Stick would have been the kind of regular ol' corporate shilling that makes you tune out like an old radio. But Busey's manic love for the product is endearing, if not a little frightening.
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We're a little confused about what's happening in this Martini commercial. Does George Clooney want the last martini? Or does he just want to get his drink before the beautiful woman? What is happening? On the plus side, Clooney makes some classic Clooney comedy faces that haven't been seen since O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and that mustache is on point!
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After the McConaissance of 2013 and 2014, Matthew McConaughey can do whatever he wants. If you're feeling unsatisfied with True Detective: Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams Edition, then at least you have these Lincoln ads and the confounding monologue within to get you through the day.
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You might not want to like Jim Parsons, but his childlike wonder and general Pee-wee Herman-esque attitude make it hard to not watch this commercial on repeat.
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Alec Baldwin is 50/50 when it comes to being out in the world and dealing with other human beings, but his Capital One ads are some of the best in the business. Put him together with a raiding party of vikings and you've got a recipe for success.
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Most people don't laugh out loud at commercials, but when De Niro says "that's Italian, a whole different language" you will completely lose it.
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As weird as it is to see Anderson in front of the camera, it is very cool to see the fake spy thriller starring Jason Schwartzman that never was.
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Most huge Ricky Gervais fans were confused when they heard he was appearing in commercials for an Australian Internet provider. But when you see the ads that came of it, you'll realize it was just another excuse for Gervais to let his acerbic brand of comedy loose on the world. If that's your thing, you'll love these ads.
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Of course Snoop Dogg is endorsing Hot Pockets. The only surprise here is that it didn't happen sooner.- 24
Jennifer Lopez for Virgin Voyages
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AI is everywhere in 2023, and Virgin Voyages teases that with this Jennifer Lopez commercial.
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Snoop Dogg for Solo Stove
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Snoop Dogg made the news yet again, when he announced that he was giving up smoke. Turns out that he was just supporting the smokeless firepit, Solo Stove.
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Brad Pitt's Chanel No. 5 ad is complete nonsense, and that's just fine. It's probably better that he recited an unintelligible monologue, rather than pretend to be smelling something nice, right?
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Are you going to tell Queen Bey that she can't be in a commercial? Didn't think so. This isn't even so much of a commercial for H&M as it is a fever dream of a Duran Duran video, featuring Beyoncé. More of these please!
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Of course Sofía Vergara is in a commercial for Head & Shoulders - have you seen her hair? It's gorgeous! How could you be mad about something like this?
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Why doesn't the Governator do more commercials like this in the states? Let's be honest though, if you have to buy a weird energy drink to see Arnie dive through a pool of fire, or whatever, you're going to do it.- 30
Jack Harlow for Dorito's
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Not much beats American rapper, Jack Harlow, endorsing Doritos. Watching Harlow play the triangle for his adoring fans makes it even better.
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Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul for PopCorners
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Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are back together in this reimagination of Breaking Bad for PopCorners. I don't know about you, but we would watch a season of Break Into Something Good.
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Charles Tillman & Seth Rollins for the Chicago Bears
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The Chicago Bears release their 2023 schedule in the most creative way possible – spoofing the popular Hulu show The Bear.
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Ryan Reynolds for Mint Mobile
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It might not be a surprise that you will see Ryan Reynolds in a Mint Mobile commercial. He is an owner after all.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez for Dunkin'
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Not only did Ben Affleck direct this commercial, but Jennifer Lopez's last-minute appearance adds so much humor to this Dunkin' commercial.
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Peyton Manning for Bush's Beans
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Bush's Baked Beans go with football like peanut butter goes with jelly. Add superstar retired footballer, Peyton Manning, and this commercial is even more comedic gold.
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It's nice to see the dangerously serious frontman of Smashing Pumpkins cutting loose and letting himself look like a goof for the sake of a local furniture company. Although it's surprising that someone hasn't yet mashed up this video with "Tonight, Tonight" yet.
