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Whether your dad has always wanted to get some life guidance from NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, be serenaded by Kenny G or be exposed to Michael Rapaport's comical New York attitude, there's sure to be a perfect cameo to give her this Mother's Day.
The video-sharing website, which allows celebrities to send personalized messages to their fans, has over 30,000 celebrities on its platform, ranging from “Real Housewives” stars like Sonja Morgan to “Star Wars” legends like Billy Dee Williams. And the best part is, once you've picked the celebrity you think will excite your dad the most, you can tell them to say or do basically anything you want, whether that's poking fun at him with an inside joke, teasing him with affection, or going old-fashioned with a simple, personalized message.
Here are some of the best cameos to give your dad this year: If you can't find the perfect one, be sure to check out the thousands of cameos on our site!
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Matty Matheson
Canadian chef Matty Matheson has become a surprise star on FX's “The Bear,” where he both executive produces and stars as hilarious handyman Neil Fuck. If your dad is a fan of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series, which is airing its highly anticipated third season next month, you're sure to get a hilarious message from Matheson, who has received dozens of rave reviews on the platform.
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Brian Cox
No one delivers more scathing one-liners and biting insults than Succession's Logan Roy, and if you know someone who dreams of being showered with Cox yelling “Fuck you!” and “Fuck you!” then this cameo is for them, coming just in time for Season 3 of the Emmy-winning HBO show.
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Anthony Anderson
“Black-ish” may be coming to an end with Season 8, but one of TV's greatest patriarchs can still be immortalized in the form of a beloved cameo. Whether your partner knows Anthony Anderson as Dre or loves his roles on other shows like “Law & Order” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” there's no doubt this beloved TV star will come up with the perfect one-liner for your special day.
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Vincent Curatola
A personal message from TV's most famous Mafia man is a dream come true for fans of “The Sopranos.” Despite his untimely death as Johnny Sack on the HBO show, Vincent Curatola continues to deliver his signature Italian message with the same swagger you'd expect.
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Dean Norris
In a show full of antiheroes, Dean Norris' Hank was one of Breaking Bad's rare (and unlucky) heroes, and more than a decade after the show ended, a message from the DEA agent will come as a welcome surprise.
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Antoine Winfield Jr.
With the NFL playoffs now in full swing, gifting your partner a cameo from NFL champion Antoine Winfield Jr. is fitting, especially if they're rooting for the defending champions this year, Tampa Bay.
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Efren Ramirez
Vote for Pedro! Efren Ramirez was arguably the best actor in “Napoleon Dynamite,” and this personal message from the hilarious actor will have a big laugh out loud for any avid fan of the cult classic.
Kenny G
There's no more thoughtful, memorable gift than a personal serenade from the man himself, Kenny G. Cameo makes it possible to deliver the Grammy Award winner's distinctive smooth jazz tunes to loved ones wherever they are.
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Jim O'Hare
Most people know O'Hare as the clueless, good-natured Jerry from “Parks and Recreation.” From his trademark “Lil' Sebastian” one-liners to the famous Grgic breakfast song, he'll live up to the expectations of “Parks and Recreation” superfans who miss his energy over the NBC show's seven seasons.
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Mario Cantone
Sex and the City fans will benefit from Anthony Merentino's increased screen time in the reboot, so if you know someone with Carrie dreams, you might want to ask Mario Cantone to send them a cheeky message to instill some much-needed humility. The actor, also known for his role in The Chappelle Show, is sure to bring his lovable swagger to the big screen with this gift of a cameo.
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Ice-T
Whether you know Ice-T from his rap days in the 1980s and '90s or from his beloved role as Finn on Law & Order, someone in your life is sure to appreciate this sentimental message from the multitalented star.
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Billy Dee Williams
Impress the Star Wars fans in your life with the actor who played Lando Calrissian, who first played the iconic role in the series in the 1980s and reprised it four decades later in 2019's The Rise of Skywalker. If you really want to splurge, you can also shop our selection of Star Wars merchandise.
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Michael Rapaport
Rapaport will infuse his messages with his distinctive New York accent, which makes everything he says inherently funny and offensive.
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Jamie Farr
For '80s dads who grew up watching M*A*S*H every night, there's probably no celebrity more exciting than Jamie Farr.
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Ric Flair
Ric Flair is widely considered to be the greatest professional wrestler of all time, and while we no longer see him compete in the ring, the WWE superstar has started a new side hustle: delivering passionate messages to his fans.
