01of 28Ray CharlesAfro American Newspapers/Gado/GettyThe legendarysinger Ray Charlesplayed the piano during a jam session with Ernie and Bert on the set ofSesame Streetin N.Y.C. on May 5, 1977.
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Ray Charles
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The legendarysinger Ray Charlesplayed the piano during a jam session with Ernie and Bert on the set ofSesame Streetin N.Y.C. on May 5, 1977.
02of 28Derek JeterCorey Sipkin/NY Daily News Archive via GettyRetired New York YankeeDerek Jeteronce spent time with Elmo in the dugout before an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
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Derek Jeter
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Retired New York YankeeDerek Jeteronce spent time with Elmo in the dugout before an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
03of 28Glenn CloseMatthew Peyton/GettyGlenn CloseandOscar the Grouchsnapped a sweet photo before enjoying their night out at the Sesame Workshop’s 35th anniversary gala, which was held at Cipriani in N.Y.C. on June 4, 2003.
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Glenn Close
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Glenn CloseandOscar the Grouchsnapped a sweet photo before enjoying their night out at the Sesame Workshop’s 35th anniversary gala, which was held at Cipriani in N.Y.C. on June 4, 2003.
04of 28Sandra OhMichael Tran/FilmMagicSandra Ohshowed her support for the cast ofSesame Street, who won the Emmy’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th annual DaytimeEmmy Awardsin L.A. on Aug. 30, 2009.
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Sandra Oh
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Sandra Ohshowed her support for the cast ofSesame Street, who won the Emmy’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 36th annual DaytimeEmmy Awardsin L.A. on Aug. 30, 2009.
05of 28Tony BennettMatthew Peyton/GettyTony BennettandElmoperformed an unforgettable duet during the Sesame Workshop’s 35th anniversary gala.
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Tony Bennett
Tony BennettandElmoperformed an unforgettable duet during the Sesame Workshop’s 35th anniversary gala.
06of 28Oprah WinfreyPeter Kramer/GettyElmo reunited withOprah Winfreyat the Sesame Workshop’s second annual benefit gala in N.Y.C. on June 2, 2004.
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Oprah Winfrey
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Elmo reunited withOprah Winfreyat the Sesame Workshop’s second annual benefit gala in N.Y.C. on June 2, 2004.
07of 28Dakota FanningKMazur/WireImageA youngDakota Fanningshowed off her adorable front-toothless smile, as she took a group shot with the cast in 2004.
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Dakota Fanning
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A youngDakota Fanningshowed off her adorable front-toothless smile, as she took a group shot with the cast in 2004.
08of 28Venus WilliamsTheo Wargo/WireImageElmo posed on the shoulders oftennis star Venus Williamsduring the “Tennis Champion Venus Williams Plays Imaginary Tennis with Elmo” episode for the show’s 35th season, which aired on April 5, 2004.
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Venus Williams
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Elmo posed on the shoulders oftennis star Venus Williamsduring the “Tennis Champion Venus Williams Plays Imaginary Tennis with Elmo” episode for the show’s 35th season, which aired on April 5, 2004.
09of 28Good Morning America’s AnchorsFred Lee/Walt Disney Television via GettyThe 2012Good Morning Americaanchors welcomedCookie Monster,Grover,Big Birdand other members of theSesamecast to kick off their morning show.
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Good Morning America’s Anchors
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The 2012Good Morning Americaanchors welcomedCookie Monster,Grover,Big Birdand other members of theSesamecast to kick off their morning show.
10of 28Jimmy Fallon and The RootsLloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyDuringJimmy Fallon’s classroom instruments segment onTheTonight Show, the host, The Roots and the Muppets performedtheir own renditionof theSesame Streettheme song in 2013.
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Jimmy Fallon and The Roots
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DuringJimmy Fallon’s classroom instruments segment onTheTonight Show, the host, The Roots and the Muppets performedtheir own renditionof theSesame Streettheme song in 2013.
11of 28Taraji P. HensonTaraji P. Hensoncouldn’t help but laugh during her promo skit for her April 11, 2015, show appearance.
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Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Hensoncouldn’t help but laugh during her promo skit for her April 11, 2015, show appearance.
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Al Roker and Brad Paisley
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13of 28John Legend and Chrissy TeigenJohn LegendandChrissy Teigenshowed the Muppets love at the Sesame Workshop’s 50th anniversary benefit gala at Cipriani Wall Street on May 29, 2019, in N.Y.C.
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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
John LegendandChrissy Teigenshowed the Muppets love at the Sesame Workshop’s 50th anniversary benefit gala at Cipriani Wall Street on May 29, 2019, in N.Y.C.
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John Stamos
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15of 28Whoopi GoldbergSesame WorkshopIn 1992, Elmo got a visit from none other than Whoopi Goldberg, who was fresh off ofSister Act.
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Whoopi Goldberg
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In 1992, Elmo got a visit from none other than Whoopi Goldberg, who was fresh off ofSister Act.
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Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb
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17of 28Michelle ObamaMichelle Obama/InstagramA longtime friend of the Muppets,Michelle Obamahas hung with them several times, including at Sesame Workshop’s 50th anniversary benefit gala at Cipriani Wall Street on May 29, 2019, in N.Y.C.
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Michelle Obama
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A longtime friend of the Muppets,Michelle Obamahas hung with them several times, including at Sesame Workshop’s 50th anniversary benefit gala at Cipriani Wall Street on May 29, 2019, in N.Y.C.
18of 28Chance the RapperIn early 2019, Chance the Rappertaught the Muppetsthat “T is for Theater.”
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Chance the Rapper
In early 2019, Chance the Rappertaught the Muppetsthat “T is for Theater.”
19of 28Andy GrammerZach HymanOn an early 2019 episode, Andy Grammer stopped in toperform the catchy"What Are We Going to Play Today?"
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Andy Grammer
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On an early 2019 episode, Andy Grammer stopped in toperform the catchy"What Are We Going to Play Today?"
20of 28Denise RichardsDenise Richards/ InstagramReal Housewives of Beverly HillsstarDenise Richardsran into Big Bird, Elmo & co. at CBS Studios in L.A.
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Denise Richards
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Real Housewives of Beverly HillsstarDenise Richardsran into Big Bird, Elmo & co. at CBS Studios in L.A.
21of 28Blake LivelyZach HymanBlake Lively was one of many celebs who appeared on the 2018 specialWhen You Wish Upon a Pickle.
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Blake Lively
Blake Lively was one of many celebs who appeared on the 2018 specialWhen You Wish Upon a Pickle.
22of 28Amanda SeyfriedRichard TermineJoining Lively on the special: Amanda Seyfried.
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Amanda Seyfried
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Joining Lively on the special: Amanda Seyfried.
23of 28Allison WilliamsRichard TermineAllison Williams filmed a spot on the show in May 2019.
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Allison Williams
Allison Williams filmed a spot on the show in May 2019.
24of 28Zoë KravitzZoë Kravitz dressed up as Galactic Gail to hang with Elmo on a January 2019 episode of the series.
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Zoë Kravitz
Zoë Kravitz dressed up as Galactic Gail to hang with Elmo on a January 2019 episode of the series.
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Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd
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26of 28Katie CouricDimitrios Kambouris/GettyKatie Couric scored a photo op at Sesame Workshop’s 16th Annual Benefit Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on May 30, 2018, in New York City.
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Katie Couric
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Katie Couric scored a photo op at Sesame Workshop’s 16th Annual Benefit Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on May 30, 2018, in New York City.
27of 28John OliverMike Coppola/WireImageAt the 15th annual gala the year before, it was John Oliver in the spotlight.
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John Oliver
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At the 15th annual gala the year before, it was John Oliver in the spotlight.
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Jenny McCarthy
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source: people.com
