9 Hollywood Actresses You’d Never Guess Are Serious Gamers
When you think of Hollywood actresses, you probably picture red carpets, award shows, and glamorous movie premieres.
But guess what?
Many of these talented stars are secretly leveling up in their downtime, battling bosses, and conquering digital worlds just like the rest of us.
Get ready to meet some surprising gamers who prove that controllers and couture can totally go hand-in-hand!
1. Brie Larson
Captain Marvel herself is a total Nintendo fangirl, and honestly, we’re here for it.
Larson regularly shares her Animal Crossing island adventures and Zelda quests with fans on social media. She even teamed up with Nintendo for official promotional campaigns, making her gaming passion part of her public brand.
Whether she’s decorating her virtual home or saving Hyrule, this Oscar winner proves that superheroes need downtime too—preferably with a Switch in hand and some adorable animal villagers nearby!
2. Megan Fox
Picture this: you’re playing an intense round of Halo online, and that player absolutely crushing you might just be a Hollywood bombshell.
Fox has been open about her love for Mortal Kombat and Halo: Reach, often jumping into matches where opponents have no clue they’re facing off against a movie star. She’s not just a casual button-masher either.
Her competitive streak runs deep, proving that action heroes aren’t just born on screen—they’re forged in virtual battlefields too!
3. Mila Kunis
Ever lost track of time in an epic gaming session?
Kunis totally gets it because she’s admitted to being seriously hooked on World of Warcraft back in the day. Later, she switched gears to Call of Duty, bringing that same intensity to first-person shooters.
She even lent her voice to the Saints Row video game series, blending her Hollywood talents with her gaming passion perfectly.
Just saying, if Jackie Burkhart can raid dungeons, anyone can!
4. Michelle Rodriguez
Fast cars and furious gaming sessions—that’s how Rodriguez rolls.
Known for her tough-girl roles on screen, she brings that same energy to Call of Duty and Halo matches. But here’s the coolest part: she’s not just playing these games, she’s actually voiced characters in titles like Halo and Battlefield.
Talk about living the dream!
Her dedication to gaming shows that action stars don’t clock out when the cameras stop rolling; they just switch to a different kind of action.
5. Rosario Dawson
If you’ve spotted someone who looks suspiciously like a superhero at a gaming convention, it might’ve been Dawson.
This self-proclaimed Nintendo enthusiast has voiced characters in games like Syndicate and Dishonored 2, merging her acting chops with her gaming love. Dawson’s a regular at gaming events, chatting with fans and fellow gamers about their favorite titles.
Her genuine passion for the gaming community makes her one of Hollywood’s most authentic gamer ambassadors—no fake controller-holding photo ops here!
6. Olivia Munn
Before becoming a household name in Hollywood, Munn was already legendary in gaming circles.
She hosted Attack of the Show on G4, a network dedicated entirely to gaming and tech culture. Her knowledge runs deep—from classic arcade games to modern RPGs.
She’s been spotted playing everything from Halo to World of Warcraft, and her Twitter feed occasionally drops gaming hot takes that show she’s still keeping up with the latest releases.
Basically, she’s been gaming since before it was cool in Hollywood!
7. Ronda Rousey
From UFC champion to WWE superstar to serious gamer—Rousey does it all.
She’s obsessed with Pokemon and has openly geeked out about her massive collection of games and memorabilia. Ronda’s also a huge fan of World of Warcraft, Dragon Ball Z games, and pretty much anything that lets her compete and strategize.
When you’re this tough in real life, virtual battles are just another playground!
8. Felicia Day
Okay, so Day isn’t exactly a surprise gamer—she literally created The Guild, a web series about online gaming.
However, many people know her from acting roles without realizing she’s a legitimate gaming icon.
She’s conquered everything from World of Warcraft to indie darlings, and she writes about gaming culture regularly. Her company Geek & Sundry brought tabletop gaming to mainstream audiences.
Honestly, she’s basically gaming royalty disguised as a Hollywood actress, flipping the script entirely on what we expect!
9. Kat Graham
The Vampire Diaries star is secretly a huge gaming nerd who loves everything from action games to story-driven adventures.
Graham has mentioned playing games like The Last of Us and Tomb Raider, appreciating their cinematic storytelling. She’s also into virtual reality gaming, exploring new tech as it emerges.
Between music, acting, and activism, she carves out time to explore digital worlds, proving that even the busiest stars make room for hobbies they genuinely love.
Who knew Bonnie Bennett was a controller-wielding champion?
