Celebrities are a lot more like us than you may think. When it comes to video games, not even the biggest stars in Hollywood can turn away the tempting allure of a great game. As it turns out, plenty of celebrities have shared in interviews their favourite gaming obsessions - so let’s dig in! Who knows, maybe you’ll catch an A-list lurking around in your online multiplayer lobby next time!

1. Henry Cavill: The Witcher

You probably know him as Superman or Geralt in The Witcher series, but did you know that Henry Cavill is a massive fan of The Witcher video games themselves? It’s completely true! He’s even admitted to playing through The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt multiple times, even before he landed his iconic role in the Netflix series.

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2. Megan Fox: Halo and Mortal Kombat

Known for her crazy good looks and roles in big box office movies like Transformers, there’s more to Megan Fox than meets the eye. She’s not just some big-screen beauty, so it happens, she’s also a gaming guru. Over the years, she’s been openly vocal about her love for the Halo series and Mortal Kombat. She even once confessed she used to play Halo: Reach online with a secret username!

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3. Mila Kunis: World of Warcraft

Ashton Kutcher isn’t the only gamer in the Kutcher-Kunis family. Did you know Mila Kunis was once a serious World of Warcraft player? In fact, she was so addicted and played the game so often, she had to quit because it was taking up too much of her time. She even stated her agent would have to log into the game just to message her!

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4. Vin Diesel: Dungeons & Dragons 

Vin Diesel, or Mr. Fast and Furious himself, isn’t as serious as his on-screen characters make him out to be. In fact, he has a much softer side - one that loves tabletop role-playing games! Turns out he’s been a huge fan of Dungeons & Dragons and has been playing it for over 20 years. He’s claimed it’s helped him to create rich story worlds and widen his imagination.

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5. Jack Black: Brutal Legend

It’s not surprising to hear that comedic genius and rock star legend Jack Black is a gamer, but did you know he actually starred in his own favourite game? Voicing the lead character in Brutal Legend, it’s an action-adventure game that rocks as hard as he does. 

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6. Brie Larson: Animal Crossing

Marvel superhero and Oscar winner Brie Larson has traded in her Captain Marvel suit for Tom Nook’s leaf print shirt! I mean, there’s no sweeter game out there than Animal Crossing so it shouldn’t come as a massive surprise that even celebrities have fallen in love with this game. As a self-professed Animal Crossing fan, Larson once regularly shared her island updates on social media, even hosting a virtual talk show on her island.

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7. Daniel Craig: Halo

When he’s not too busy being Britain’s best undercover spy, James Bond, Daniel Craig fancies himself a good game of Halo. He even confessed in an interview before that he was so addicted to the game that it caused him to lose sleep!

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8. Zac Efron: Halo

Turns out Halo is popular among celebrities because superstar Zac Efron is yet another Halo lover. When he was younger, Efron was spotted showing up to multiple Halo tournaments. His participation at the Halo 3 launch party even helped to skyrocket initial sales.    

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9. Snoop Dogg: Madden NFL

Rapper Snoop Dogg is an avid gamer, showcasing a particular fondness for Madden NFL. As proof of his love for the game, he even hosted a charity tournament, donating all the proceeds towards inner-city athletics.

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10. Post Malone: Apex Legends

Chart-topping rapper Post Malone isn’t always at the recording booth - you can find him at home busy playing Apex Legends too. He’s a massive fan of this fast-paced, battle royale shooter and he often streams his games on Twitch. Even raising money for charity through his Apex Legend streams, it’s clear to us that he’s very passionate about the game.

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There you have it, ten times celebrities have shared their favourite games with the rest of the world. And might we say, they have excellent taste! It just goes to show you the power of a good game and its ability to garner interest from a wide variety of audiences. Here’s to hoping we catch one of these big names in the gaming world one day!