The Muppets' Most Famous Friends: 10 Epic Celebrity Cameos

  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Tony Bennett performs with Elmo.
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  • Willie Nelson is serenaded by Kermit the Frog at the Songwriters Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremonies.
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  • 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.
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  • Raquel Welch poses with Miss Piggy on The Muppet Show.
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  • Oprah and Elmo attend the Sesame Workshop's Second Annual Benefit Gala on June 2, 2004 in New York City.
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  • Jimmy Kimmel interviews Miss Piggy.
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  • Jay Leno interviews Miss Piggy on The Tonight Show on June 21, 1996.
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  • Liberace plays the piano with a little help from Rowlf.
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By TIME Photo

The 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.

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