It's been 17 years since Ugly Betty premiered, and the show is also getting a second life now that it's on Netflix . One thing I was thinking about while doing a rewatch was just how many MASSIVE celebs made guest appearances. So here's a look at some of the biggest guest stars in Ugly Betty history: One BIG caveat: There are truly so many famous names that this is just a selection of some of the most memorable ones, so if you're thinking, "But why didn't you include [insert celeb name]???" please feel free to discuss any other faves in the comments section below.
1. Adele Who she played: Adele appeared as herself just a few months after winning the Grammy for Best New Artist. "We made Adele famous," America Ferrera once joked during an Ugly Betty reunion panel. It turned out America was a massive fan of Adele's and Adele was a fan of the show. "I was like, 'Come be on our show!' And she was like, 'I would love to!' And then she came and did our show."
Patrick Harbron / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Who she played: Lindsay had a guest arc as mean girl Kimmie Keegan for four episodes in Season 3, but her role was reportedly reduced amidst drama on set. The cast also noted that Lindsay had to deal with a huge paparazzi presence. "When Lindsay's on the set, it's mayhem," Ana Ortiz, who played Hilda, told ABC News. "It really puts it into perspective the bubble that she has to live in...people yelling at her and cussing at her. It's unbelievable."
Karen Neal / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 3. Shakira Who she played: Shakira guest-starred as herself in a Season 4 episode set in the Bahamas. Show creator Silvio Horta noted that Shakira's appearance was a callback to an early makeover moment set to "Hips Don't Lie" and told People, "We're huge fans of Shakira."
Joshua Yentis / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Who she played: In Season 2, Gabrielle played Renee Slater, Wilhelmina's much younger sister who dated Daniel and, uh, tried to kill Betty. At the time of the 2008 Writers' Strike, Gabrielle thought she wasn't going to be able to appear on the show, but it all worked out in the end.
Vivian Zink / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 5. Martha Stewart Who she played: Martha played a fictionalized version of herself who gives Wilhelmina pointers on preparing a Thanksgiving meal.
ABC 6. John Cho Who he played: In Season 2, John played Kenny, a recurring character who was best friends with Betty's accountant boyfriend Henry.
Scott Garfield / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 7. Salma Hayek Who she played: Salma, who was an executive producer on the show, also appeared in a recurring role as Sofia — a famous author and competing magazine editor who seduces Daniel during Season 1.
Michael Desmond / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 8. Rita Moreno Who she plays: The legendary actor and EGOT winner plays Betty's Aunt Mirta in Guadalajara whom Betty goes to visit to help solve Ignacio's immigration problems in the penultimate episode of Season 1.
Richard Cartwright / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 9. Justina Machado Who she plays: Meanwhile, Justina plays Betty's Cousin Clara, Aunt Mirta's daughter, in that same episode. She appears again in Season 2.
Richard Cartwright / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 10. Ralph Macchio Who he played: During Seasons 3 and 4, Ralph played Archie Rodriguez, a council member who starts a relationship with Hilda.
Abbot Genser / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 11. Max Greenfield Who he played: Max played the recurring role of Alexis's assistant Nick Pepper over the course of the show.
Dean Hendler / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 12. Bernadette Peters Who she played: Bernadette played magazine editor Jodie Papadakis who mentored (and ultimately betrayed) Betty after being her YETI course instructor. She appeared in five episodes of Season 3.
Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 13. Octavia Spencer Who she played: Octavia recurred as Constance Grady, who was thought to be Ignacio's immigration case worker but was actually kind of his stalker instead.
ABC 14. Christine Baranski Who she played: Christine played Betty's boyfriend Matt Hartley's socialite mother in three episodes of Season 3.
David Giesbrecht / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 15. Billie Jean King Who she played: Billie appeared as herself (and played tennis with Wilhelmina) in the Season 3 finale.
Patrick Harbron / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 16. Lucy Liu Who she played: Lucy played Grace, an attorney whom Daniel had once stood up when he was younger and whom he approaches to represent his father Bradford and — in true Daniel fashion — a romance ensues.
Karen Neal / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 17. Rick Fox Who he played: Rick Fox appeared alongside his ex-wife Vanessa Williams, playing Wilhelmina's bodyguard on Season 2 of the show.
Karen Neal / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 18. Gene Simmons Who he played: A running gag on the show was that Amanda believed Gene Simmons from KISS was her biological father, and so when he finally made an appearance during Season 3, it was a huge deal.
ABC 19. Jesse Tyler Ferguson Who he played : Before his huge breakout role as Mitchell on Modern Family , Jesse played Betty's orthodontist Dr. Gabe Farkas who gets all wrapped up in her drama with Henry and his girlfriend Charlie in Season 1. He also made one more appearance in Season 4.
ABC 20. Donna Murphy Who she played: Donna plays Eve, a cold lingerie executive, in a Season 4 episode of the show.
ABC 21. Kathy Najimy Who she played: In that same episode, Kathy plays the orthodontist set to remove Betty's braces — and plays the "angel" role in the episode's It's a Wonderful Life conceit.
ABC 22. Mark Consuelos Who he played: Mark plays a detective who comes to investigate a violent crime that occurred at Mode in Season 3.
Eric Liebowitz / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 23. Christie Brinkley Who she played: Christie plays rival magazine editor Penelope Graybridge in the same episode as Shakira.
ABC 24. Eliza Dushku Who she played: In a Season 2 episode, Eliza Dushku played "wild child" cover star Cameron Ashlock whom Daniel and Betty try to break out of rehab for a reshoot.
Karen Neal / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 25. Victoria Beckham Who she played: Victoria played a fictionalized version of herself in a Season 2 episode titled "A Nice Day for a Posh Wedding" where she's Wilhelmina's maid of honor.
ABC 26. Mo'Nique Who she played: Mo'Nique played L'Amanda, Mode's weekend security guard, in a Season 2 episode.
ABC 27. Naomi Campbell Who she played: Naomi played herself in a Season 2 episode, where she plays on Elle's softball team against Mode.
Craig Sjodin / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 28. Patti LuPone Who she played: Patti iconically played Marc's mother, aka Mrs. Weiner (Marc's real last name) in a Season 1 episode.
Scott Garfield / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 29. RuPaul Who he played: In Season 4, RuPaul plays the MC at a downtown cabaret where Wilhelmina learns there's a drag queen named Wilheldiva Hater.
Patrick Harbron / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 30. Larry King Who he plays: Larry King plays himself when Daniel and Mode find themselves in the midst of a media frenzy (hence the interview) when Wilhelmina returns in Season 2.
Karen Neal / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 31. Katharine McPhee Who she plays: Katharine appears as herself in a Season 1 episode at Mode Fashion Week not long after winning runner-up on American Idol .
Scott Garfield / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 32. Jerry O'Connell Who he plays: Jerry plays Joel, a man whom Alexis (played by his IRL wife, Rebecca Romijn of course) meets at a bar.
Karen Neal / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 33. Betty White Who she plays: Betty plays herself after Wilhelmina violently shoves her when she needs a taxi and Wilhelmina's ensuing attempt at a PR apology follows.
Dean Hendler / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 34. Victor Garber Who he plays: Victor plays a professor in Betty's writing class in a Season 2 episode.
Karen Neal / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 35. Bow Wow and Omarion Who they play: The two music stars appear as themselves! First, Betty gets trapped in an elevator with Bow Wow, which eventually leads to her being able to get him and Omarion to perform while she walks the runway as a Fashion Week model in Season 2.
Ron Tom / Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 36. Aaron Tveit Who he plays: Aaron plays Zachary, who first appears as a guest teacher in Justin's acting class and briefly gets involved with Betty in Season 4 before being exposed as a jerk.
Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images 37. And finally, Kristin Chenoweth Who she plays: On the Season 1 finale, Kristin plays an orthodontic technician who becomes overly involved in her patients' lives — including Betty's.
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