I'm quite surprised that Spears' guest appearance as Abby in How I Met Your Mother is not included in this article in her list of the guest appearance in the TV shows. I'm not her big fan or something but she was hilarious and I didn't expect her to be that hilarious for real.
20+ Times Celebrities Stole the Show With Their Guest Appearances

When pop stars, movie icons, and other celebrities appear on our favorite TV shows, it’s always a special cherry on top. Celebs like Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Cher, and even Elon Musk are just a few famous people who tried themselves at TV show acting at least once. Whether they’re playing themselves in a small role or impersonating a character, they liven up shows with their appearance, and we can’t wait to see them on screen again.
Together with you, we at Bright Side want to recall 23 times celebrities appeared on our favorite shows, and we’re almost positive our article will make you want to re-watch at least a couple of these episodes.
Britney Spears
As herself in Jane the Virgin
Amber-Louise in Will & Grace
As herself in Sabrina the Teenage Witch
As herself in Glee
Elon Musk
As himself in Young Sheldon
Jennifer Lopez
Anita Appleby in How I Met Your Mother
As herself in Will & Grace
Dwayne Johnson
As himself in Hannah Montana
Brooke Shields
Susan Stewart in Hannah Montana
Rita Glossner in The Middle
Sheila Porter in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Brad Pitt
Will Colbert in Friends
Reese Witherspoon
Jill Green in Friends
Betty White
Mrs. Nethercott in The Middle
Dr. Beth Mayer in Bones
Cher
As herself in Will & Grace
Demi Lovato
Dani in Glee
Hayley May in Grey’s Anatomy
Bruce Willis
As himself in Roseanne
Vic in That ’70s Show
Paul Stevens in Friends
Victoria Beckham
As herself in Ugly Betty
Charlize Theron
Rita Leeds in Arrested Development
Which of these shows have you watched? What other guest stars you were glad to see in your favorite TV shows and why?
Comments
Yes, I was going to mention that character.
Brooke shields appeared in friends too
I've seen this picture of spears so many times, she really didn't age well did she...
well she's pretty old no? like mid 40's ?
you'd think but she's only 39
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