Surprisingly Good Celebrity Cover Songs

What do Kerry Washington and Vin Diesel have in common? A pretty good set of pipes apparently. And they’re not the only celebrities who shocked us with surprise performances. Could we be sleeping on some double threats?

Vin Diesel

Did you know that the “Fast and Furious” star could carry a tune? Check out his cover of Rihanna’s “Stay” and tell us: would you buy the action hero’s album?

Kerry Washington

When Kerry Washington sang “A Whole New World” with Jordin Sparks, it instantly became one of our favorite candid Kerry moments.

Gabrielle Union

Could you see Gabrielle Union playing Betty Rizzo in “Grease?” Maybe you will after you check out her version of “There Are Worse Things I Could Do.”

Gabby sang it for Promise for Education, The University of California charity that raises money for undergraduate students in need of financial aid.

Chris Pratt

Need a reason to love “Guardians of the Galaxy” star Chris Pratt even more? Listen to him rap every word to “Forgot About Dre” with DJ Whoo Kid on The Whoolywood.

Joseph Gordon Levitt

Have you heard Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s cover of R. Kelly’s Ignition? It’s definitely different, but we can’t tune in without cracking a smile.

Taye Diggs

At A Broader Way’s star studded karaoke night, Taye Diggs and his then-wife Idina Menzel belted out a rendition of FAME for a live band. We already know Idina can sing. But what do you think about Taye’s pipes?

Morgan Freeman

Did you know that Morgan Freeman can sing? Nobody can sing “Let’s Stay Together” as well as Al but we’ll take Morgan Freeman’s version in a pinch.

Dwayne Wade, Lebron James and Chris Bosh

These three ballers showed up at South Beach’s Battioke karaoke battle and surprised everyone with this amazingly competent cover of Jodeci’s “Come and Talk to Me.”

Ariana Grande

Could Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande be the next Mariah Carey? That’s the buzz that started circulating after he actress released this cover of Mariah Carey’s “Emotions.” Listen to the track and tell us what you think. Is she the next MiMi?

Shaquille O’Neal

OK, well Shaq doesn’t actually sing “Sweet Dreams” by Beyonce. But he does lip sync it while dressed as a woman which is funny enough to count. If you want to hear what his pipes sound like, check out his version of the Cheers theme song.

Emilia Clarke

Do you watch “Game of Thrones?'” Apparently The Mother of Dragons is a pretty good singer. Check out her acoustic cover of the classic “I Am A Travelling Creature.”

Kevin Hart

We love Kevin Hart’s Kermit-like cover “Frost Without You.” Kev’s definitely not a singer, but he keeps us cracking up.

Gwenyth Paltrow

Did you catch Gwenyth Paltrow covering Pharrell’s “Happy” on “Glee”? We’re not 100% sure that Pharrell does it better.