Animal Crossing New Horizons: From Brie Larson to Elijah Wood, These Are Celebrities Who Love Playing the Game

Published 07/27/2021, 10:07 AM EDT

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Fans waited a long time for the release of a new Animal Crossing title. Following the release of New Leaf in 2012, it took the developers at Nintendo eight years to release New Horizons for the Switch. Since its launch, the community has loved the experience of playing the latest title in the iconic Nintendo franchise.

New Horizons has a massive player base, which has a lot of familiar names. Many celebrities have expressed their love for the game and the series as well. Here are some of the notable stars that love their Island and the villagers in it.

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Marvel and Lord of The Ring stars toil hard on their Islands on Animal Crossing New Horizons

Brie Larson, certified villager lover

Captain Marvel star Brie Larson is a certified gamer, and she has played many titles like Knockout City. However, many of them don’t know that she loves Animal Crossing New Horizons as well. Following the game’s release, the Avenger has showcased her excitement, especially with its villagers.

Elijah Wood, Frodo goes turnip hunting:

Frodo became the darling of the New Horizons community last year following a viral tweet from a player. The tweet showcased Elijah Wood contacting a player to buy turnips from her. He then visited her Island and hung out with her.

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T-Pain, Rapper turned New Horizons afficionado:

We know and love popular Hip-Hop artist T-Pain for hits like Bartender, Up Down, and many more. However, the rapper also has a soft spot for the hit Nintendo Switch title and has been churning out bells for him and his wife.

Mark Hoppus, K.K. Slider meets his match:

Blink-182 lead vocalist Mark Hoppus loves some Animal Crossing New Horizons. The celebrated rockstar streams his games and fans can even listen to him singing his iconic songs while catching some bugs.

Maisie Williams tries on some new clothes:

Maisie Williams who plays Arya Stark on the hit TV show Game of Thrones enjoys her time playing some New Horizons. The famous actress has even shared some of her endeavors on the game which includes color coding her wardrobe.

Guy Fieri, Welcome to the Flavortown Island:

Popular TV chef Guy Fieri took his Flavortown to the world of Animal Crossing. The renowned restaurateur met with the likes of Tom Nook as he prepared some delicious food for his top-notch villagers.

Machete and Chrissy Teigen try a hand at talking to some villagers

Danny Trejo, Machete takes a break on his Island:

The name Machete can strike fear into the hearts of anyone. However, it seems like he has taken a break from his rampage and chosen a peaceful life on his New Horizons Island.

Comedian Stephen Fry tries New Horizons for the first time:

English actor, comedian, and popular broadcaster recently turned his attention from the world of showbiz to his Island in Animal Crossing New Horizons. He might be a bit confused with the point of the game. But it seems like he might just find all the answers to life while listening to K.K. Slider.

Chrissy Teigen has no feelings for Zipper:

Fans of popular TV personality Chrissy Teigen knew about her love for New Horizons in the weirdest way possible. Last year, the celebrated model talked about her hatred for Zipper during the Bunny Day event.

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Lauren Lapkus, Professional New Horizons Island designer:

Famous actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus recently gave birth to a baby girl. So it’s very likely that she will also gain her mother’s innate skills at beautifully designing an Island on Animal Crossing. Last year, The Wrong Missy star even showcased one of her picturesque creations.

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These are some of the most celebrated artists showcasing their talents at building the perfect Island. However, it seems like more stars will come forward and admit to their love and addiction to the hit Nintendo title.

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Rupesh is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. Currently a student at Mumbai University, he has been involved with eSports since his childhood. Having played titles like Fallout 4, Minecraft, FIFA, Portal 2 and Halo 4 extensively, Rupesh has a deep understanding of the sport.
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