Cameo is an app that lets users buy personalized videos from celebrities. A huge range of famous people use the platform, including Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary, Olympic athlete Caitlyn Jenner, YouTuber JoJo Siwa, and many more.
When you buy a Cameo, you’ll be asked to describe what the celebrity should do. A lot of people buy Cameos for their loved ones. Imagine your favorite star singing you happy birthday or giving you a pep talk!
As you probably guessed, Cameos can be pretty expensive — some stars charge thousands for a short video.
Learn more about the most expensive Cameos you can buy with this top 10 list!
- Bethenny Frankel
- JoJo Siwa
- Chaka Khan
- Richard Dreyfuss
- Gabby Douglas
- Kevin O’Leary (Mr. Wonderful)
- Boosie Badazz
- Gurdeep Pandher
- Caitlyn Jenner
- Floyd Mayweather
Celebrity Category: Reality TV star
Cameo Options: Personal, business, and live
Interesting Fact: Bethenny charges businesses $5,000 for promotional Cameos
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First up is reality TV star Bethenny Frankel. Bethenny is probably best known for her role on Real Housewives of New York City, but the wealthy star also runs a lifestyle brand called Skinnygirl and several other businesses.
Bethenny charges nearly $350 for personal Cameos, but you can buy a live chat with the star for a cool $10,000. Businesses can buy promotional Cameos from Bethenny too if they cough up five grand.
Did you know?
Bethenny started the Just B podcast, a show about launching and running businesses. The reality TV star also sells microwave popcorn through her Skinnygirl brand.
Celebrity Category: YouTuber, dancer, and singer
Cameo Options: Personal
Interesting Fact: JoJo Siwa got famous on the TV show Dance Moms
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JoJo Siwa is a famous YouTube creator, dancer, singer, and kids entertainment star known for her colorful style. The celebrity rose to fame as a child on the reality show Dance Moms before striking it out on her own and gaining a huge fanbase on YouTube.
In recent years, the famous teenager has partnered with brands like Nickelodeon to produce everything from touring stage shows to sugar cookie ice cream.
Priced at $600, JoJo Siwa’s Cameos are the ninth-most expensive you can buy.
Did you know?
JoJo Siwa was famous for her ponytail for years, but the YouTuber decided to chop it off in favor of a pixie cut in 2022. JoJo seemed pretty happy with the decision, saying “It’s way different than long hair. It’s crazy but… I’m obsessed.”
Celebrity Category: Singer/songwriter
Cameo Options: Personal, business, and live
Interesting Fact: Chaka Khan has won 10 Grammy Awards
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Chaka Khan is a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter. The artist works in a variety of genres, including everything from R&B to rock, classical, and more. Chaka has released over 20 albums and several certified gold singles.
With a huge fanbase, Chaka Khan charges a steep $650 per Cameo. Fans can buy personal videos, or opt for a promotional business video if they have $3,000 on hand. For hardcore fans, Chaka offers a $1,950 live video call.
Did you know?
Chaka Khan’s first solo release was 1978’s I’m Every Woman. The single was a huge hit and launched Chaka into her successful career.
Celebrity Category: Actor
Cameo Options: Personal and business
Interesting Fact: Richard Dreyfuss is famous for his role in Jaws and other films
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Coming in at number seven is Richard Dreyfuss, an iconic actor known for roles in Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and The Goodbye Girl. Richard won an Oscar for his role in The Goodbye Girl, making him the youngest actor at the time to receive the award.
Today, Richard Dreyfuss offers Cameos for a steep $699. The actor doesn’t offer a live video chat, but he will make a video for your business — if you’ve got more than $500 to spend.
Did you know?
Britannica describes Richard Dreyfuss as an actor famous for his portrayal “of ordinary men driven to emotional extremes.”
Celebrity Category: Olympic gymnast
Cameo Options: Personal and business
Interesting Fact: Gabby Douglas won gold at the 2012 Olympics
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According to her website, Gabby Douglas is “the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the Individual All-Around Champion.” The immensely talented gymnast began attracting attention as a teenager as she proved her skill at national gymnastics competitions. The athlete eventually joined the American Olympic gymnastics team, winning gold at the London games in 2012.
Today, fans can pay Gabby nearly $1,000 for their very own personalized video. Gabby also offers a business option, which costs at least $5,000.
Did you know?
Gabby Douglas competed at the 2016 Olympics, where she helped her team win a gold medal.
Celebrity Category: TV personality and investor
Cameo Options: Personal and business
Interesting Fact: Kevin O’Leary was born in Canada
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Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a. Mr. Wonderful, is a businessman, investor, and TV personality known for his role as a venture capitalist on the reality TV show Shark Tank. On the show, entrepreneurs describe their business and try to get Mr. Wonderful and/or other investors to support their business idea.
Mr. Wonderful sold one of his earliest businesses for several billion dollars. Today, the celebrity charges fans $1,500 for personalized Cameos. According to a report from 2014, Mr. Wonderful makes about $30,000 per episode of Shark Tank.
Did you know?
Kevin O’Leary has a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and a master’s degree in business administration.
Celebrity Category: Rapper
Cameo Options: Personal and business
Interesting Fact: Boosie Badazz is from Louisiana
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At number four is Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz. The rapper gradually rose to fame starting in the ‘90s before beginning to enter the mainstream rap scene in the early 2000s.
Today, Boosie Badazz is known for his music and various controversies. The rapper charges fans $1,500 for personal Cameos or $10,000 for promotional business videos.
Did you know?
According to a biography of Boosie Badazz by David Jeffries at AllMusic, the rapper faced several challenges as a child and teenager, like “Not having his father in his life.” Jeffries also says “things began moving in a positive direction when Boosie immersed himself in basketball” as a high schooler.
Celebrity Category: Musical artist and dancer
Cameo Options: Personal and business
Interesting Fact: Gurdeep Pandher was featured on a billboard for YouTube Canada
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Kicking off the top three we find Gurdeep Pandher, a Canadian YouTube sensation known for his dancing videos. Gurdeep performs a type of dance called Bhangra, a traditional folk dance found in the Punjab region. The dance is based on “Sikh folklore and culture.”
On Cameo, Gurdeep offers personalized videos for $2,000. The dancer also provides businesses with promotional videos for $2,000.
Did you know?
Gurdeep Pandher was excited and surprised when YouTube asked him to be featured on a billboard. “They recognize that the videos, the content I’ve been creating, it’s helping people,” said Gurdeep, “So that was the main reason.”
Celebrity Category: American athlete
Cameo Options: Personal and business
Interesting Fact: Caitlyn Jenner won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics
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At number two is Caitlyn Jenner. Caitlyn is an American athlete and cultural icon known for winning gold at the 1976 Olympics and her connection to the Kardashian-Jenner empire of reality TV.
Caitlyn is worth about $100 million, making her one of the wealthiest people on this list. On Cameo, the celebrity charges $2,500 for personal videos and a whopping $50,000 for promotional business videos. Caitlyn doesn’t offer live video chats.
Did you know?
In 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom faced a recall election. Caitlyn Jenner campaigned to take Newsom’s place, but the Governor ended up keeping his office while only about 1% of voters cast their ballot for Caitlyn.
Celebrity Category: World Champion Boxer
Cameo Options: Personal and business
Interesting Fact: Britannica calls Mayweather “one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time”
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Floyd Mayweather is the most expensive Cameo you can buy.
Priced at a jaw-dropping $15,000, Floyd Mayweather’s Cameos are by far the most expensive you can buy. The champion boxer is famous for his athletic abilities and fighting skills.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Floyd competed at the Olympics just before launching an incredible career with massive mainstream recognition. Today, Floyd is worth about $450 million, making him one of the richest athletes on the planet.
Did you know?
Floyd Mayweather was famously defeated by Conor McGregor in 2017. According to ESPN, McGregor went from “collecting welfare in 2013 to a nine-figure payday to fight Mayweather.”
