Celebrity April Fools’ Day Pranks: From Fake Statues to Musical Hoaxes

April Fools’ Day is a time for pranks and jokes, and celebrities are no strangers to getting in on the fun. From fake statues to cryptocurrency launches, the rich and famous have pulled off some memorable hoaxes over the years. Let’s take a look at some of the most entertaining celebrity pranks that have fooled the public and left us all laughing.

One of the most memorable pranks was when James Corden unveiled a fake statue of David Beckham on The Late Late Show in 2019. The former footballer was less than impressed with the unflattering sculpture and the hilarious reactions that followed made for great entertainment.

In 2022, Tom Daley announced he was releasing a line of knitted willy warmers for April Fools’ Day. The Olympic diver’s cheeky garments and funny poses had fans both amused and fooled by the joke.

Billionaire Richard Branson made headlines in 1989 when he flew a hot air balloon disguised as a spacecraft over London, complete with a fake alien. The prank caused mass panic and gridlocked traffic, showing that even the rich and famous can have their pranks backfire.

Chris Pratt took the opportunity to poke fun at his controversial casting as Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie by announcing he would be voicing Mickey Mouse in an upcoming film adaptation. The joke left fans both shocked and amused at the clever twist.

Rihanna turned the tables on Jimmy Kimmel in 2015 by sneaking into his bedroom with a film crew and giving him a wake-up call he won’t forget. The hilarious prank inspired other pop stars to follow suit and prank the TV presenter in similar fashion.

Ant and Dec are known for their pranks on Saturday Night Takeaway, and in 2022, they tried to trick their fans into thinking they had launched their own cryptocurrency called Toon Coin. The fake announcement and clever marketing had fans both fooled and entertained.

John Stamos and Netflix collaborated on a prank in 2016, announcing a new documentary about the actor called John Stamos: A Human, Being. The elaborate joke included a teaser trailer and a fake meltdown video, leaving fans both excited and disappointed when they realized it was all a hoax.

Vicky Pattison teamed up with The Mirror in 2015 to prank fans into thinking she had become Kim Kardashian’s personal trainer. The elaborate story had fans both shocked and amused at the idea of the reality star training the billionaire.

Lin-Manuel Miranda caused a stir in 2018 when it was reported he was creating a musical based on Tommy Wiseau’s The Room. The fake announcement and leaked tracklist had fans both excited and disappointed when they realized it was all an April Fools’ joke.

These celebrity pranks show that even the rich and famous enjoy a good laugh on April Fools’ Day. Whether it’s fake statues, willy warmers, or alien spacecraft, celebrities know how to entertain and surprise their fans with clever hoaxes and jokes.