When my sister was turning 40 during quarantine, and had to not only cancel any idea of a 40th blowout, but even seeing her friends to clink a glass – I started going deep into my idea bank of unforgettable presents. I’d been watching some friends use this fun service called CAMEO – which essentially gives you full access to any celebrity, notable, or musician to record a video greeting.
Here’s how it works: You choose someone, tell them what to say, pay, and a few days later you get a short video personalized from them for whomever you choose. Through their easy to use website and app — you book a personalized video shout-out — a CAMEO video — from their favorite talent, and VOILA – insta-quarantine cheer up!
So who is on the site? Well, go scroll yourself – but here are a few folks available, so you can get a feel for the extremely diverse option – from legend to reality star:
John Cleese, Bethenny Frankel. ICE-T, Caitlyn Jenner, Stormy Daniels, Wesley Snipes, Michael Rappaport, Andy Dick, Gilbert Gottfried, Tommy Lee, Lisa Loeb, Joey Fatone, Flava Flav, Carnie Wilson, Danica McKellar, Mandy Moore, Morgan Fairchild, Debbie Gibson, Orianthi, etc etc. You’ve really got to scroll the site to find that throwback that will make your depressed socially distanced bestie smile. I know it worked for my sister!
Who you will find the most of: Soap Opera Stars, Reality Stars, Athletes, YouTubers, Influencers.
Who you won’t find many of: Big Movie Stars
The prices are between $5-1k – but most fall in the $100 range, which – quite frankly – is a steal for something like this that you’ll never forget.
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Here’s what I ended up getting my sister:
Even for NYC folks totally unimpressed/ nonplussed by celebrity or notoriety – this particular cameo hearkened back to an innocent time for me and my sis when we’d watch 90210 together in our big old upper west side apartment. It gave her a giggle, and made me so happy!