45 people you forgot guest-starred on 'Glee'

Olivia SinghMay 19, 2020, 21:33 IST

Tyra Banks, Neil Patrick Harris, Demi Lovato, and Finneas O'Connell guest-starred on "Glee."Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP; Vince Bucci/Invision for the Television Academy/AP; Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP; Chris Pizzello/AP

"Glee" premiered on Fox in May 2009 and lasted for six seasons.
The award-winning series featured appearances from plenty of notable stars, including Tyra Banks, Neil Patrick Harris, Demi Lovato, and Britney Spears.

"Glee" premiered on Fox in May 2009 and introduced fans to rising stars like Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, and Chris Colfer.

Throughout the show's six-season duration, lots of notable stars appeared. Singers like Britney Spears, Demi Lovato, and Josh Groban had guest-starring roles on "Glee." Other actors, like John Stamos and Gwyneth Paltrow, also popped up on the series.

Here are 45 people you probably forgot appeared on "Glee."

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Jeff Goldblum guest-starred as Hiram Berry, one of Rachel's fathers.

Jeff Goldblum on "Glee." Fox

"Fam" star Brian Stokes Mitchell played Rachel's other dad, LeRoy Berry.

Brian Stokes Mitchell on "Glee." Fox

Demi Lovato guest-starred as a waitress named Dani on season five.

Demi Lovato on "Glee." Fox

Adam Lambert's character, Elliott "Starchild" Gilbert, auditioned for a band created by Kurt.

Adam Lambert on "Glee." Fox

When New Directions performed at Nationals, Lindsay Lohan appeared as one of the judges.

Lindsay Lohan on "Glee." Fox

Blogger Perez Hilton also played a judge on season three.

Perez Hilton on "Glee." Fox

Idina Menzel had a recurring role as Rachel's biological mother, Shelby Corcoran.

Idina Menzel on "Glee." Fox

"The Flash" star Grant Gustin had a recurring role as Sebastian Smythe.

Grant Gustin on "Glee." Fox

Britney Spears guest-starred on a season two episode that was dedicated to her iconic tracks and music videos.

Britney Spears on "Glee." Fox

"Twilight" star Peter Facinelli had a recurring role as the director of "Funny Girl" on season five.

Peter Facinelli on "Glee." Fox

Ioan Gruffudd's character, Paolo San Pablo, starred alongside Rachel in "Funny Girl."

Ioan Gruffudd on "Glee." Fox

Sarah Jessica Parker played a senior editor at Vogue.com named Isabelle Wright.

Sarah Jessica Parker on "Glee." Fox

Singer Josh Groban guest-starred as himself on the third episode of season one.

Josh Groban on "Glee." Fox

Journalist Katie Couric appeared as herself on season two.

Katie Couric on "Glee." Fox

Ricky Martin played a Spanish teacher named David Martinez on season three.

Ricky Martin on "Glee." Fox

Neil Patrick Harris portrayed Will Schuester's high school rival, Bryan Ryan.

Neil Patrick Harris on "Glee." Fox

"Pitch Perfect" star Anna Camp played a judge at Sectionals named Candace Dystra.

Anna Camp on "Glee." Fox

Fellow "Pitch Perfect" star John Michael Higgins was also on "Glee."

John Michael Higgins on "Glee." Fox

Molly Shannon guest-starred as another member of the conversion group named Brenda.

Molly Shannon on "Glee." Fox

Legendary actress Carol Burnett played Doris Sylvester, Sue's mother.

Carol Burnett on "Glee." Fox

John Stamos portrayed a dentist named Carl Howell.

John Stamos on "Glee." Fox

After a video of Sue dancing to Olivia Newton-John's "Physical" went viral, the "Grease" star contacted the coach.

Olivia Newton-John on "Glee." Fox

Ken Jeong and Jennifer Coolidge played Brittany's parents named Pierce Pierce and Whitney Pierce.

Ken Jeong and Jennifer Coolidge on "Glee." Fox

Shirley MacLaine played June Dolloway, who Kurt called the "coolest socialite in the world."

Shirley MacLaine on "Glee." Fox

Supermodel Tyra Banks guest-starred as Bichette, the owner and manager of a modeling agency.

Tyra Banks on "Glee." Fox

Debra Monk and Victor Garber played Will's parents on season three.

Debra Monk and Victor Garber on "Glee." Fox

Singer Gloria Estefan played Santana's mom, Maribel Lopez.

Gloria Estefan on "Glee." Fox

Matt Bomer guest-starred as Blaine's older brother named Cooper Anderson, who was somewhat of a celebrity because of his appearances in commercials.

Matt Bomer on "Glee." Fox

Singer and actress Eve guest-starred as a show choir director named Grace Hitchens.

Eve on "Glee." Fox

Kathy Griffin guest-starred on season two.

Kathy Griffin on "Glee." Fox

Emmy-winning actress Loretta Devine guest-starred on the same episode as Griffin.

Loretta Devine on "Glee." Fox

Gwyneth Paltrow appeared as a substitute teacher named Holly Holliday.

Gwyneth Paltrow on "Glee." Fox

"American Horror Story" star Cheyenne Jackson played Dustin Goolsby, who became the coach of Vocal Adrenaline after Shelby Corcoran resigned.

Cheyenne Jackson on "Glee." Fox

Singer and actress Patti LuPone guest-starred as herself when New Directions visited New York City for Nationals on season two.

Patti LuPone on "Glee." Fox

Kristin Chenoweth portrayed Will's former high school classmate April Rhodes.

Kristin Chenoweth on "Glee." Fox

Kate Hudson had a recurring role as a dance teacher at New York Academy of the Dramatic Arts named Cassandra July.

Kate Hudson on "Glee." Fox

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show" actor Barry Bostwick guest-starred on an episode dedicated to the cult classic '70s film.

Barry Bostwick on "Glee." Fox

Whoopi Goldberg had a recurring role as Dean of Vocal Performance and Song Interpretation at NYADA.

Whoopi Goldberg on "Glee." Fox

Golden Globe winner Katey Sagal played Artie's mom, Nancy Abrams.

Katey Sagal on "Glee." Fox

Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin was one of the judges at Nationals on season five.

Marlee Matlin on "Glee." Fox

Jackeé Harry, known for her role as Lisa Landry on "Sister, Sister," was also one of the judges alongside Matlin.

Jackeé Harry on "Glee." Fox

Finneas O'Connell, Billie Eilish's older brother and collaborator, appeared as Alistair on the final season of "Glee."

Finneas O'Connell on season six of "Glee." Fox

Broadway star John Lloyd Young guest-starred as Henri St. Pierre, a woodshop teacher.

John Lloyd Young on "Glee." Fox

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