8 Surprising Celebrities Who Appeared on 'Sesame Street' — Adam Sandler, Sarah Jessica Parker & More
It’s almost impossible not to love Sesame Street. From the valuable lessons it's taught us and our children over the years to the adorable characters that demonstrate them, it’s a show that holds a special place in the hearts of many. While Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and friends do an excellent job of leading the way, it’s always fun when a familiar face joins them on the screen to help them explain and break down an exciting new concept for the youngsters viewing at home. Here, take a look at some of the surprising Sesame Street guest stars you may have missed over the years!
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1. Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett starts off this list due to the fact that she made her Sesame Street debut on the show’s very first broadcast! The actress and comedian went on to make several appearances on the show over the years, and talked to viewers about everything from what the nose is capable of to her rubber duckie.
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2. Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler brought his typical comedic charm to his appearance on Sesame Street. While on the show, he attempted to explain the meaning of the word “crunchy.” Additionally, he gifted us with “A Song About Elmo,” in which he attempts to find the words that rhyme with “Elmo.” Adorable and catchy!
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3. James Gandolfini
TV tough guy James Gandolfini, known for his role of Tony Soprano in The Sopranos, shed his on-screen persona when he joined Zoe to talk about feeling scared and the things that make him feel afraid: the dark, getting a haircut and giant talking vegetables, of course.
4. Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker paid homage to her Sex and the City character of Carrie Bradshaw when she joined Grover on screen, declaring that she was looking for Big — Big Bird, that is — referencing her fictional love story with Mr. Big in the hit series. The actress made various other appearances on the series over the years as well.
5. One Direction
British and Irish boy band One Direction sang a catchy tune about the letter “U” and the words that start with it to the tune of their hit song, “What Makes You Beautiful,” joined by various Sesame Street characters.
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6. Johnny Cash
Country music icon Johnny Cash joined Oscar the Grouch to sing a song called “Nasty Dan,” showcasing his prowess to both adult and younger audiences even when singing a little tune for Sesame Street.
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7. Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis appeared on Sesame Street, enjoying a day spent with Elmo full of good times and a few fun games of tag.
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8. Sandra Oh
The Grey’s Anatomy superstar joined Cookie Monster on screen as the “fairy cookie person,” granting him the ability to turn anything he touches into a cookie — known as the cookie touch. We adore seeing some of our favorite actresses sharing the stage with these characters!
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