‘Seinfeld:’ Celebrity Guest Stars You Forgot Were On The Show

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September 17, 2019 3:11PM EDT

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‘Seinfeld’

‘Seinfeld’ — Debuting in 1989, ‘Seinfeld’ chronicled the misadventures of Jerry Seinfeld, a stand-up comedian, and his maladjusted friends in New York City. Famously dubbed the “show about nothing,” the series garnered over 50 Emmy nominations and 15 Golden Globe nominations winning a handful of the coveted prizes. The series bolstered the platforms of its actors including Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Michael Richards each of whom would go on to pursue various projects in comedy. The series also introduced audiences to a number of familiar and fresh faces. Previous Oscar winners, future Emmy heavyweights, and a few living legends of the screen and stage all made an appearance on the series. Each have gone on to grow in their filmography, but they all have this sitcom in common. Scroll through to see the actors, actresses, and celebrities who turned in guest roles throughout the series’ nine-year run before it hits Netflix in 2021.

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Lori Loughlin

Lori Loughlin — Following her stint on ‘Full House,’ Lori Loughlin made a guest appearance on ‘Seinfeld’ in 1997 as Patty. She appeared in the 1997 entry titled ‘The Serenity Now’ where Lori played Jerry’s latest girlfriend to whom the titular star tries to open up more about his feelings. Naturally, hijinks ensue.

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Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox — While starring as Monica on the beloved series ‘Friends,’ Courteney made a stop on the ‘Seinfeld’ block as Meryl. Courteney appeared in only one episode in 1994 entitled ‘The Wife.’ As Jerry’s girlfriend, Meryl tells a local laundromat that she is Jerry’s wife in order to get a discount. Suffice it to say, things get out of hand quickly.

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Denise Richards

Denise Richards — Before Denise Richards went on to be a Bond girl in 1999’s ‘The World Is Not Enough,’ the star made an appearance on ‘Seinfeld in one 1993 episode. In the episode ‘The Shoes,’ Denise plays Molly, the daughter of NBC’s head of programming, whose low-cut shirt nearly cost George and Jerry their chance at a TV pilot, thanks to the duos’ wandering eyes.

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Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston — From 1994 – 1997, this future Oscar nominee and Emmy Winner played Tim Whatley on the popular sitcom. Bryan made his first appearance on the series as Tom Whatley in the 1994 episode ‘The Mom and Pop Store.’ In the episode, Jerry tries to figure out if he is, in fact, invited to Tim’s pre-Thanksgiving party. Bryan would go on to reprise his role in two episodes in 1995 and two more in 1997.

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Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher — Before Teri moved to Wisteria Lane to star alongside Eva Longoria and Felicity Huffman in ‘Desperate Housewives,’ she appeared in three episodes of ‘Seinfeld.’ The actress played Sidra in episodes spanning from 1993 to 1998. She starred first in the 1993 episode, ‘The Implant’ where Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) tries to determine if Jerry’s new girlfriend – Sidra – has breast implants through a major sauna mishap.

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Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin — This comedian made two appearances on the highly acclaimed series as Sally Weaver in episodes during the 1996 and 1998 seasons. Kathy played Sally Weaver, one of Jerry’s fellow comedians who finds herself screwing up his act when delivering the wrong prop. In her second and final episode, Sally returns only to comically burn Jerry throughout the episode.

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Debra Messing

Debra Messing — Just before Debra Messing went on to be one of the talented quartet that was ‘Will & Grace,’ this talented funny lady appeared in two episodes of the series in 1996 and 1997. Debra played Beth, who appears happily married to David in the first episode ‘The Wait Out’ until George makes a joke that causes them to get divorced. In her second episode ‘The Yada Yada,’ Beth accompanies Jerry to a wedding as his date, only for Jerry to find out about her racist and anti-Semitic views.

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Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis — Another star who earned a lot of success in ‘90s for her HBO series, Kristin Davis appeared in two episodes of ‘Seinfeld’ all the while playing Charlotte York on ‘Sex and the City.’ Kristin appeared in two episodes: “The Pothole” and “The Butter Shave.” In both, she played Jerry’s girlfriend Jenna, who famously used her toothbrush after Jerry dropped it, and took it out of, the toilet.

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Bette Midler

Bette Midler — A legend of stage and screen – yes, we’re counting ‘Hocus Pocus’ – Bette Midler had a fairly famous outing on ‘Seinfeld.’ Bette played herself in the 1995 episode ‘The Understudy’ where she injures herself, vilifies George and Jerry, and receives help from none other than Kramer.

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Maris Tomei

Maris Tomei — Already an Oscar winner from her performance in 1992’s ‘My Cousin Vinny,’ Marisa Tomei went the Bette Midler route by playing herself in the 1996 episode ‘The Cadillac.’ In the episode, George nearly scores a date with the ‘My Cousin Vinny’ star before Elaine interjects to remind him of his engagement to Susan.

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Megan Mullally

Megan Mullally — Just like her future costar Debra Messing, actress Megan Mullally went on to guest star in a 1993 episode – ‘The Implant.’ Funny enough, the episode is the same as the one as Teri Hatcher’s appearance. Megan played Betsy, a minor character in the episode. But Megan would go on to have a starring role, alongside another ‘Seinfeld’ guest star, Debra Messing, in ‘Will & Grace.’

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Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau — Before he was playing Happy Hogan, or directing hits like ‘Elf’ and the latest adaptation of ‘The Lion King,’ Jon Favreau guest starred on ‘Seinfeld’ in the 1994 episode ‘The Fire.’ In this season five entry, Jon plays Eric the Clown. While entertaining children at a birthday party, George yells fire and chaos follows. In the pileup of comedic turns, Jon has a number of quips as the clown who puts out the fire with his shoe.

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Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk — With 15 Emmy nominations and two wins to his name, Bob Odenkirk has been a particular mainstay on the small screen. So, naturally, he would find his way to joining Jerry and the gang in one 1996 episode tilted ‘The Abstinence.’ Bob plays Ben, Elaine’s would-be doctor boyfriend who winds up parting from Elaine when abstinence begins to take a toll on her intelligence. Sounds wild, but this is ‘Seinfeld,’ after all.

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Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter — Sure, Derek Jeter is best known for his work on the baseball field. But in 1996, the Yankees player made an appearance in the 1996 episode ‘The Abstinence.’ When George becomes celibate, he suddenly becomes a genius and with his newfound prowess doles out all kinds of advice, including batting tactics to the Yankee player.

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