Earlier today it was confirmed that David Schwimmer, AKA Ross Geller from Friends, would be joining the cast of Will & Grace for the revival’s second season.
The actor is joining the already-impressive main cast of Debra Messing (Grace Adler), Eric McCormack (Will Truman), Megan Mullally (Karen Walker) and Sean Hayes (Jack McFarland).
Over the years the series also boasted a number of big-name actors in recurring roles, including Alec Baldwin (Malcolm Widmark), Debbie Reynolds (Bobbi Adler), Leslie Jordan (Beverley Leslie), Bobby Cannavale (Vince D’Angelo) and Harry Connick Jr. (Leo Markus).
In honour of Schwimmer joining the cast, we’re taking a look back at some of the very best celebrity cameos in the nine seasons of Will & Grace.
CHER: SEASON 3, EPISODE 7
CHER: SEASON 3, EPISODE 7
Cher made two cameos in Will & Grace, playing herself both times. Her most memorable cameo, however, came in season three, when Jack mistook her for a drag queen impersonating Cher. How did she respond? She slapped him!
CANDICE BERGEN: SEASON 6, EPISODE 9
CANDICE BERGEN: SEASON 6, EPISODE 9
Candice stars as herself in the episode, where she is one of Karen’s “best friends/enemies.” The pair play pranks on each other throughout the evening, as they dine in the same restaurant. Eventually, they team up to trick Jack in to thinking Candice is choking because he was taking his “student nursing” too seriously.
KEVIN BACON: SEASON 5, EPISODE 2
KEVIN BACON: SEASON 5, EPISODE 2
Just like Cher, Kevin makes two appearances as himself in the hit sitcom. In 2002, Jack became Kevin’s assistant, while also doubling as Kevin’s stalker.
After mistaking Will for his stalker, Kevin and Will dance to the Footloose soundtrack in his living room. Upon discovering the pair, Jack confesses and is swiftly fired.
EDIE FALCO AND CHLOE SEVIGNY: SEASON 6, EPISODE 17
EDIE FALCO AND CHLOE SEVIGNY: SEASON 6, EPISODE 17
Edie and Chloë star as Deirdre and Monet, two “power lesbians” who compete against Will and Grace for real-estate, as they are both flipping apartments.
ELTON JOHN: SEASON 5, EPISODE 10
ELTON JOHN: SEASON 5, EPISODE 10
Jack is convinced the “gay mafia” has a hit out on him. When Will scoffs over the idea, he is greeted by their leader, Elton John.
GEENA DAVIS: SEASON 6, EPISODE 11
GEENA DAVIS: SEASON 6, EPISODE 11
Geena plays Grace’s older sister Janet in the original series, and was later replaced by Mary McCormack in the revival. In Season 6, Janet visits Grace and tries to “get her life together” – much to Grace’s annoyance!
BRITNEY SPEARS: SEASON 8, EPISODE 18
BRITNEY SPEARS: SEASON 8, EPISODE 18
Britney stars as Amber-Louise, Jack’s new co-host on his TV series Jack Talk. Amber reveals she is actually a lesbian, who is pretending to be ultra-conservative, because the network has been bought by a right-wing conservative group.
MADONNA: SEASON 5, EPISODE 21
MADONNA: SEASON 5, EPISODE 21
Madonna plays an eccentric gal named Liz, who Karen moves in with in an attempt to have more ‘real life’ experiences. After fighting over the same guy in a bar, Liz tries to evict Karen. It is revealed the building they are living in is actually owned by Stan’s company Walker Property Management… and Karen has Liz evicted.
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: SEASON 2, EPISODE 20
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: SEASON 2, EPISODE 20
NPH stars as Bill, the leader of a group for “reformed gays” called Project Welcome Homo. In a bid to seduce him, Jack joins the group… and it works.
JENNIFER LOPEZ: SEASON 7, EPISODE 1
JENNIFER LOPEZ: SEASON 7, EPISODE 1
Arguably the better of her two cameos, in this episode JLo has become besties with her back-up dancer Jack. The friendship comes to an end when Jack gives her a new song from Karen, just when she finds out her dog has died.
