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Hollywood has its share of glamor, glitz, and golden status, but some stars have snagged a very different kind of prize, a spot in Guinness Book of World Records. Since 1955, the most recognized title has kept a track record of the most bizarre, extraordinary, and even ridiculous accomplishments. While most of us think of Guinness Records as home for the world’s longest fingernails, a surprising number of celebrities have found their places within its pages.
Whether it’s for holding the longest film career or record-setting stunts, Hollywood’s biggest names have carved out their names in ways that most people would never imagine. Curious to know the names of the star-studded lineup that made Hollywood proud by earning an entitlement in the Guinness Book? Here are the most popular celebrities that have taken home global recognition.
Will Smith
Will Smithhas been in the industry for over three decades now and has delivered blockbuster hits likeBad Boys,Men In Black, and others. The actor earned a Guinness World Record in 2005 for something as thrilling as any blockbuster he’s starred in. While this record has nothing to do with stunts or action scenes, it was all about the number of premieres attended by a celebrity in one day. During a whirlwind promotional tour in the UK forHitch, Smith set the record for “Most Public Appearances in 12 Hours,” as the actor attended three different red carpet premieres in a single day.
Smith’s first appearance was in Manchester followed by London and then finally Birmingham. These appearances in a row captivated the fans and reporters alike asThe Suicide Squadstar managed to leave a trail of energy, endless charm, and autographs.
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At each event, he was attired in a camel coat, jeans, and a leather cap. In London, he was joined byHitchcast, Eva Mendes and Amber Valletta.
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackmanis popularly known for his iconic portrayal ofWolverinein Marvel Cinematic Universe. While his character is lauded by fans and critics alike, the actor has earned a Guinness World Record for having the “longest career as a live-actionMarvelsuperhero.
The actor who has played Wolverine for over a decade was surprised with the honor during an appearance on the British TV Show,This Morning. He said,
“When I was a kid, the Guinness Book of Records was it… That’s it, I’ve made it! This is why I got into showbiz, thank you.”
TheX-Menstar shared his Guinness World Record with his co-star Sir Patrick Stewart who played the role of Professor Charles Xavier. In a previous radio interview, Hugh spoke about how he has persistently tried to earn the spot. He shared,
“My dream as a kid, both my brother and I, was to be in the Guinness Book of Records one day. We tried to stay up and play badminton for 48 hours, we tried to flip coins off our elbow, and I just realized maybe I’m there now, I don’t know.”
Jackman made his first appearance inX-Menin 2000 as Wolverine and last portrayed his character inDeadpool & Wolverinein 2024.
Christopher Lee
The legendary actor known for his roles as Count Draco, Saruman, and countless others,Christopher Leeholds a remarkable place in the Guinness World Records. The actor appeared in the Guinness Book of Records at the age of 91 as the oldest video game narrator who played Saruman the White inLEGO The Hobbit: The Videogame.
Between 2001 and 2021,Beyonceclaimed an astonishing 28 Grammy Awards, setting a record as the only female vocalist to achieve these many wins at the esteemed award show. Though her three wins were part of Destiny’s Child, her Guinness World Record comes from her history-making streak at the MTV Video Music Awards. In 2016, she surpassed Madonna’s previous record and became the artist with the most VMA wins.
Dwyane Johnson
From being a blockbuster WWE wrestler to the acclaimed actor,Dwayne Johnsonhas come a long way. The Great One has been awarded five Guinness World Records, receiving the honors for his followings on TikTok and for snapping 105 selfies in three minutes at the premiere of his movie,San Andreas.
In 2017, he earned the title for the toppling of 3000 cereal boxes in a domino fashion. In the same year, he set another big record possible by preparing a 540 pounds colossal layered dip. The dip was made using 153.6 pounds of refried beans, 76.8 quarts of sour cream with 9.6 pounds of seasoning mixed in, 76.8 pounds of cheese, 38.4 quarts of guacamole, 38.4 quartz tomatoes, 19.2 quartz green onions, and 37.2 quarts of black olives.
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Furthermore, The Rock was named the highest-paid actor in 2016 and the highest salary for the first-time leading man after his debut role inThe Mummy Returnsin the Guinness World Record.
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