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Drake and 9 other celebrities who are secretly gamers

We all unwind in different ways at the end of a tiring day. Most of us watch TV, some listen to music, while others read. One of the most common ways people like to chill, however, is by playing video games. And, as it turns out, it’s not just the general public either. Superstars around the globe have made gaming their ideal  pastime. Here are ten celebrities who you probably had no idea were huge gamers. Let’s have a look, shall we?

1. Samuel L. Jackson

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The Star Wars and Pulp Fiction icon doesn’t just play video games, he’s even been in them. Lending his incredible talents to the voice of Officer Tenpenny in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the beloved actor is also a fan of the Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty franchises.

2. Mila Kunis

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The That 70’s Show star, Mila Kunis, had a teeny video game addiction back in 2008, which she dished in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. In fact, Kunis was so addicted to World of Warcraft that she would play the game for hours at a stretch. It was only when her agent started to log on to the game to get in contact with her that she realised it was time to give up.

3. Megan Fox

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Transformers star and Machine Gun Kelly’s vampire bae Megan Fox loves a good ol’ beat ‘em up. Several times over the last few years, she has proclaimed her love for the Mortal Kombat series, and is even pretty good at it too.

4. Jaime Lee Curtis

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After being shown how to play Street Fighter by her son, the Halloween actress got a taste for the digital world, becoming obsessed with multiplayer games like League of Legends and even raising money for the site Twin Galaxies to help legitimise esports.

5. Jack Black

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School of Rock and absolute legend Jack Black is no stranger to video games, having been a fan since he was a child. In fact, Hollywood’s favourite funny man loves gaming so much that he even has his own YouTube channel dedicated to it, called JablinskiGames.

6. Drake

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As sleek as he likes to portray himself, the ‘Hotline Bling’ and ‘In My Feelings’ rapper is also a pretty big video enthusiast. With a huge love of Fortnite, Drake did a collaborative Twitch live in 2018 with legendary streamer Ninja, in which they broke the non-tournament record for the most concurrent views of a single player with over 635,000 viewers.

7. Vin Diesel

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The Fast and the Furious actor is an avid fan of the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons and has been very vocal about his love for it. He is also set to star in the live-action adaptation of the game Ark: Survival Evolved which he became a longtime fan of after he was introduced to it by his son.

8. Jessica Alba

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Known for films such as Sin City and The Fantastic Four, Jessica Alba actually grew up playing Nintendo classics such as Super Mario and games from The Legend of Zelda franchise. She currently has a lot of fun playing Nintendo Switch Sports—a new version of the unforgettable Wii Sports game, which, as we all know, is an all-time classic.

9. Serena Williams

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The tennis superstar always has her game face on—both on and off the court. Williams is a massive fan of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and in an interview with Essence, she told the publication that her favourite games for the 80s console were Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! and Duck Hunt. She is even a strong believer in the tried-and-tested technique for getting old game cartridges to work properly: blowing into the cartridge and system). Works like a charm every time.

10. Henry Cavil

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Everyone’s favourite Witcher is probably the nerdiest celeb on this list. Not only does he play Geralt of Rivia in Netflix’s The Witcher, a TV adaptation of books and video games by the same name, but he is also a collector, painter and player of Warhammer 40k, a miniature tabletop wargame, and has even built his own gaming PC. A true gamer through and through.

15 Disney princesses reimagined as modern women of the 21st century

It’s not news to anyone that Disney princesses are at the heart of Disney culture—given how most Disney movies centre around their stories, in turn, leaving an unforgettable influence on our childhood. They are often the titular characters in their films, they sing songs that are so catchy you can never truly get them out of your head and wear emblematic costumes that are still being sold to dreamy little kids to this day.

And yet, our favourite Disney princesses like Belle or Mulan are not the youngest to say the least, which means, as much as we love them, they could use a bit of a makeover. That’s where TikToker @vanotyarts (real name Yudelmis San Emeterio) comes in to save the day with her amazing artistic skills and her princesses reimagined as modern-day style icons.

1. Snow White

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Forget about Snow White’s seven besties, the real star of the show is now this pair of flared trousers.

2. Ariel

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I always thought that modern-day Ariel would be into crochet tops. Turns out I was right.

3. Jasmine

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Let’s be honest here, Jasmine’s original look remains fabulous to this day. After all, there’s a reason Kim Kardashian dressed up as her on Saturday Night Live. But San Emeterio’s subtle update on Jasmine’s hairstyle is simply to die for!

4. Belle

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I know Belle loves to read and all that, but that does mean she doesn’t get to experiment with her clothes either. Please note how perfect her new bag would be to carry her books around.

5. Mulan

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Though not always the go-to favourite for young Disney enthusiasts, Mulan’s character is a force to be reckoned with, and aged 26, I’m not ashamed to admit that all of her outfits slap. Can’t say no to an added pair of grandpacore-esque ugly dad shoes, however.

If you think Mulan deserves even more of a kick-ass transformation, check out this one where she’s sporting a gnarly tattoo:

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I knew that I wanted to do something more dramatic for Mulan, and I love the “ABG” look, so... #abg #mulan #disneyprincess #gloupdisney

♬ Candy - Doja Cat

6. Tiana

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Tiana’s new look screams strong and independent woman and I’m here for it. I can’t help but think that San Emeterio would agree with our take on princesscore. And if green doesn’t suit your taste, check this other transformation the artist has created:

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7. Merida

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Speaking of strong and independent princesses, how cool does Merida look in dungarees?

8. Elsa, Anna and Kristoff

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Kristoff’s name shouldn’t really be on this list but come on, how could you resist the beard? Also, loving the chokers on the sisters.

9. Megara (aka Meg)

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Now that I think about it, I feel like Meg hasn’t gotten the love she deserves! #megara #meg #disneyprincess #gloupdisney #fyp #artvideo

♬ Where's That Girl? - Abigail Barlow & Ariza

What a babe.

10. Cinderella

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I feel like I’m just living vicariously through the princesses at this point 😂 I’m painting all the dresses I’d want 👀 #cinderella #disneyprincess

♬ Ocean Eyes - Marie Joy

All it took was to replace Cinderella’s pink lip with a bold red one.

11. Tinkerbell

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Not a princess, but a queen 👑 #fyp #parati #tinkerbell #disney #peterpan #gloupdisney

♬ positions - Ariana Grande

Not a princess, but a queen nonetheless.

12. Pocahontas

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Pocahontas always had that model vibe to me 🤩 #Pocahontas #DisneyPrincess #gloupdisney

♬ Do It - Chloe x Halle

Giving off model vibes and I’m here for it.

13. Aurora

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Pink or blue? I say both 😌 #aurora #sleepingbeauty #disneyprincess #gloupdisney #glowup

♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) - 山口夕依

Crazy what a bit of eyeliner can do.

14. Jane

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Out of all the female leads in Disney, I resonate with Jane the most. I’m still waiting for my Tarzan, though 😂 #disneyprincess #gloupdisney #jane

♬ Tarzan Medley: You'll Be in My Heart / Two Worlds / Strangers Like Me / Trashin' the Camp - Anthem Lights

Short hair, don’t care.

15. Rapunzel

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The trickiness with 3D edits is that they’re a bit more involved, but Rapunzel is worth it ❤️ #rapunzel #disneyprincess #gloupdisney

♬ GREEDY x TREASURE - conradrocha

Last but not least, Rapunzel and what looks like the most complicated hairstyle ever.