We all know that celebrities have to stay busy to maintain their spot in the public eye. But what do they do when they’re not working? Many of them are actually huge gamers. Yes, you read it right. Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars are big-time gamers. Some even have their own Twitch streams — and here are some of the biggest celebrities who love gaming. Also, did you know that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a such big fan of Sonic the Hedgehog games? You can learn more about it at https://gamerant.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-most-googled-video-game-character-usa/. Let’s take a look at some of the celebrities who love gaming and know their way around a console.
Rosario Dawson and Pokémon Franchise
Rosario Dawson is one of the biggest celebrities who are into gaming. The actress and activist is a big fan of the Pokémon franchise and loves playing it with her daughter. She has also been vocal about how much she loves the game, saying it has “taught her daughter important lessons in strategy, problem-solving, sportsmanship, and resilience.” In fact, she even hosted a Pokémon-themed birthday party for her daughter last year.
Jack Black and Rockband
Jack Black is known to be an avid gamer, often streaming on Twitch and YouTube. He’s also a fan of the music game Rock Band. He recently teamed up with Jimmy Fallon to perform “We Will Rock You” in Rock Band on the Tonight Show, showing off his skills. What’s surprising is that he even revealed his secret to being good at the game. He explained, “The key is not to hit too many notes because then you get sloppy.”
Vin Diesel and World of Warcraft
Famous for his legendary role “Dominic Toretto” in the Fast and Furious franchise, who knows that Vin Diesel is a huge World of Warcraft fan as well. He has said in interviews that he loves to play the game with his friends and family. He even voiced a character in the popular video game Dungeon Siege III. He also recently revealed that he was part of an online guild named Ironforge, which he says is still active today. He said, “playing games like WoW just makes me feel alive. It’s something I can do away from work, and it takes my mind off of things.”
Brie Larson and Animal Crossings
Animal Crossings is such a popular game that Brie Larson, the Oscar-winning actress, is actually a big fan of it. She posted several pictures on her Instagram page of her playing the game and even hosted an Animal Crossing party with other celebrities last year. She also said in interviews that she loves how “relaxed” and “calming” the game can be for her. We couldn’t agree any more with her.
Guys, gaming is not just for nerds. It is a great way to relieve stress, bond with friends and family, and explore new worlds. That’s why many celebrities are getting into gaming, and we have to say that it’s pretty cool. Also, they have their own lives. Who knows, maybe one day you will get to game with your favorite celebrity too. Now that would be cool.