Think our favorite celebrities are one-trick ponies? Think again! Here are 15 actors who are surprisingly good singers!
Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere is a tiny powerhouse of talent. She performs her own songs on hit show Nashville, where she portrays a country music artist.
Jared Leto
Jared Leto is the frontman for 30 Seconds to Mars. He’s won MTV Music Awards, Billboard Awards, AND an Oscar.
Zooey Deschanel
Zooey Deschanel is famous for playing quirky characters but she’s also known for her Indie rock duo, She & Him.
Neil Patrick Harris
Okay, so this isn’t surprising to anyone who has seen Neil Patrick Harris host an awards show, but he’s a pretty talented singer.
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell voiced Anna in Disney’s Frozen and surprised people with her singing ability. She performed “Do You Want To Build a Snowman” live, singing all three ages of Anna, and the video went viral.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow actually has a hit single under her belt and she dazzled the audience as a substitute music teacher on Glee.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for his portrayal of Ray Charles after singing all his own songs. He’s also been a guest mentor on American Idol.
Taylor Momsen
Taylor Momsen, of The Pretty Reckless, quit her gig as an actress on Gossip Girl to pursue singing full time.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson has cut two records and while they were met with critical confusion, all were quick to point out her vocal skills.
Amy Adams
Amy Adams almost pigeonholed herself into princess roles because her portrayal in Enchanted was so fantastic.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
He might not look it, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt is well known on the Indie rock circuit.
Ryan Gosling
This one isn’t so surprising. Ryan Gosling WAS a mousketeer, after all.
Anna Kendrick
After seeing Pitch Perfect, everyone knows that Anna Kendrick can sing. What they probably DON’T know is that she was nominated for a Tony at the age of 13.
Robert Downey Jr.
Is there anything this man can’t do? The answer is probably No. Check out his album “The Futurist” for proof.