Kristen Bell invited the world to partake in the simplest version of the game, “Spot the Celebrity.” This invitation arose from her decision to share a snapshot taken at a grand dinner party. It may not be an entirely unexpected revelation that celebrities form friendships with their peers. However, it remains captivating to witness these stars relishing each other’s company outside of their professional endeavors.
Typically, we catch glimpses of only a few famous individuals photographed together while grabbing coffee or strolling about. However, Bell indeed bestowed an ongoing source of delight through the picture she shared, capturing a recent soirée in Idaho.
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Bell herself was absent from the photograph. I was implying that she likely occupied the head of the table and stood behind the camera. The sheer number of other celebrities present more than compensated for her absence.
Among the attendees, a handful of stars captured particular attention with their placement nearer to the forefront of the camera. The beaming faces of Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, renowned for their roles in Friends, were unmistakable as they sat across from each other at the table.
A bit further down, Jason Bateman sat a few places away from Adam Scott, celebrated for his role in Parks and Recreation. Directly opposite Bateman, a smiling Dax Shepard, Bell’s husband, he radiated joy. And toward the distant end of the table, The Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon, added his infectious grin to the gathering.
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this photo from kristen bell’s dinner party gets increasingly WTF as you go down the table pic.twitter.com/eoG73TS3FI
— Cole Delbyck (@coledelbyck) July 7, 2023
However, the star-studded lineup doesn’t end there
Scattered throughout the table were comedian John Mulaney, actor Olivia Munn, YouTube sensation Mark Rober, actor Shiri Appleby, CNN’s Jake Tapper, and actor and writer Tim Curcio, creating an impressive ensemble of talent.
Given the sheer number of people squeezed into the photo, there are likely additional stars that might have slipped from memory. The image caused quite a stir when Bell initially shared it over the weekend, leaving Netflix editorial staffer Cole Delbyck and others bewildered.
Delbyck remarked, “This photo from Kristen Bell’s dinner party gets increasingly WTF as you go down the table.” Another commenter exclaimed, “Holy crap, that’s a table of legends.” A third person humorously imagined the spectacle of witnessing this horde of A-listers arriving at a small Idaho airport.
Fans soon discovered that the picture was actually taken during Jimmy Kimmel’s annual group holiday at South Fork Lodge. While the gathering is undeniably impressive, Kimmel is known for inviting large groups of stars to his home on a yearly basis.
In fact, it has become a cherished tradition for Kristen Bell
Bell had previously mentioned the trip in an interview with Forbes, revealing that approximately 40 friends join in each year. She shared, “Jimmy Kimmel and Molly McNearney, who are two of our best friends, organize it.” It seems that for now, the best we can do is keep our fingers crossed for an invitation to this remarkable gathering.
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