There’s plenty of brilliant things about the arrival of Ali Wong and Randall Park’s lovely Netflix rom-com Always Be My Maybe. The predominantly Asian American cast, the subtle balance of humor and heart, and, of course, Keanu Reeves playing a very hyper-ridiculous version of himself. This example of a meta-celebrity cameo feels particularly brave and funny with the notoriously private actor crafting a ridiculous version of himself that mocks the very idea of the dark and enigmatic celebrity bad boy.
Reeves’ awesome performance matched with Wong, Park, and Michael Golamco’s super-smart screenplay got us thinking about other times celebrities played themselves. The satirical self-cameo is nothing less than a Hollywood tradition and there are plenty of examples of some of the biggest names to have graced the silver screen taking on roles that parody their public personas and lives both off and on screen.
Source: IGN.com Keanu and 12 Other Unforgettable Times Celebs Played Themselves