March 21, 2014 10:29 AM EDT
T he latest Muppet movie, Muppets Most Wanted , features the star power of comedians Ricky Gervais and Tina Fey — even if they aren’t the main attraction. See who else these fuzzy friends have hobnobbed with over the years.
Ricky Gervais takes a selfie with his castmates from Muppets Most Wanted during the movie's premiere at the El Capitan Theatre on March 11, 2014 in Hollywood, Ca. Kevin Winter—Getty Images First lady Michelle Obama joins with Sesame Street's Elmo, left, and Rosalita for an announcement on a new initiative aimed at promoting healthier nutrition for school children on Octiber 30, 2013 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee—Getty Images Tony Bennett performs with Elmo. Theo Wargo—WireImage/Getty Images Willie Nelson is serenaded by Kermit the Frog at the Songwriters Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremonies. Richard Cockery—NY Daily News/Getty Images New York Yankees' manager Joe Torre and Elmo compare noses before an exhibition game against Hideki Matsui's former team, the Yomiuri Giants, at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Corey Sipkin—New York Daily News/Getty Images Raquel Welch poses with Miss Piggy on The Muppet Show. Terry O'Neill—Getty Images Oprah and Elmo attend the Sesame Workshop's Second Annual Benefit Gala on June 2, 2004 in New York City. Peter Kramer—Getty Images Jimmy Kimmel interviews Miss Piggy. Carin Baer—ABC/Getty Images Jay Leno interviews Miss Piggy on The Tonight Show on June 21, 1996. Margaret Norton—NBC/Getty Images Liberace plays the piano with a little help from Rowlf. Evening Standard—Getty Images More Must-Reads from TIME Donald Trump Is TIME's 2024 Person of the Year Why We Chose Trump as Person of the Year Is Intermittent Fasting Good or Bad for You? The 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 The 20 Best Christmas TV Episodes Column: If Optimism Feels Ridiculous Now, Try Hope The Future of Climate Action Is Trade Policy Merle Bombardieri Is Helping People Make the Baby Decision