While star in a West closing output , Daniel Radcliffe wore the same getup every day for month after realize that " because [ he ’s ] outwear the same thing , it all looks like exposure from the same twenty-four hour period , " making the paparazzi ’s pictures worthless .
When you’re famous, being photographed by paparazzi comes with the territory. While many celebs are happy to smile for a few pictures out in public, others prefer to pretend the photographers aren’t there.
Sometimes, however, celebs take a few extra steps to avoid the paparazzi. You definitely can’t blame them for wanting some privacy — and some of them have donned some pretty, ahem,uniquedisguises to shield themselves.
Here are 21 pictures of celebs wearing disguises to hide from paparazzi:
1.While strolling through Milan with her fiancé, Jake Bongiovi,Millie Bobby Browncovered her head with a lavender box that matched her outfit.
2.While they were married,Ashlee SimpsonandPete Wentzwalked around Manhattan in creepy masks.
3.In 2009,Katy Perryboughta giant doughnut pillow that wouldn’t fit in any of her bags, but it ended up being “the best paparazzi shield.”
4.In 2012, Katy Perry wrapped herself in a Chanel beach towel as she walked into the airport.
5.After a taping ofJimmy Kimmel Live! in early 2022, Katy Perryleftthe studio in a giant poop costume similar to the one from herLas Vegasresidency show.
6.WhenEmma Stoneand Andrew Garfield were dating, they blocked their faces with handwritten signs promoting nonprofit organizations, includingYouth Mentoring,WWO, andRed Door Community(formerly known as Gilda’s Club).
7.During a 2013 tour stop in London, Justin Bieberworea gas mask as a “joke” to throw off paparazzi.
8.Leonardo DiCaprio found a seasonally appropriate disguise while out and about in LA in October 2018.
9.Laverne Cox left LAX with a face visor on in 2016.
10.Olivia Jade arrived at herDancing with the Starsrehearsals with a reflective face shield.
11.In 2009, Lily Allen walked through Manhattan wrapped in a comforter.
12.Dustin Hoffman briefly popped a bag over his head while shopping in Paris in 2006.
13.In a cover-worthy pose, Madonna blocked her face with a program while sitting front row at the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2006 show during Paris Fashion Week.
14.In 1995, Brad Pitt used his wool hat as a mask during his Starbucks run.
15.Meg Ryan strategically placed an umbrella while filmingIn the Cut.
16.While out to eat in 2002, Jennifer Lopez shielded her face with a napkin, while her then-husband, Cris Judd, opted for an icy stare.
17.Judy Garland draped a handkerchief over her face to ward off autograph-seekers during a movie premiere in 1962.
18.Tobey Maguire used a snowboard as a shield during the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.
19.Woody Harrelson got creative with a hat and scarf during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
20.For Halloween 2013, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy disguised themselves as fishermen while taking their kids trick-or-treating.
21.And finally, while starring in a West End production ofEquus, Daniel Radcliffeworethe same outfit every day for months after realizing that “because [he’s] wearing the same thing, it all looks like photos from the same day,” making the paparazzi’s pictures worthless.
