A few Christmases ago, I didn’t give my significant other a fancy gift and I didn’t take him out to a nice dinner. I gave him a personalized video message from the groundbreaking pro wrestler Mick Foley. After some initial confusion when I handed him my iPhone instead of a wrapped present, his face lit up with surprise and boyish delight at the sight of The Hardcore Legend himself.
It was thanks to Cameo, the platform that lets you book famous people of truly all-stripes to record direct messages to your loved ones, that we got to hear from Mick. Not only did he wish my boyfriend a Merry Christmas in all three of his iconic characters, but he gave me a shoutout for being an excellent girlfriend too—so, in a sense, it was also a fantastic gift for me. If you’ve been thinking of sending a fun video message gift to your loved one, then this Cameo review will help you decide to give it a go.
This probably isn’t your first time reading about Cameo but, if you’re like me, you might be hesitant to try it for yourself. I was interested due to the wide range of price points available. Celebrities on Cameo set their prices and they can range from $20 or $50 to a couple of hundred dollars. I was convinced that the booking process would be convoluted, followed by a lengthy waiting period for the final video call. How wrong I was.
How to get started on Cameo
The request form is easy to follow once you make an account on Cameo.com: You’re prompted to share your name and your recipient’s, plus some details that’ll make the message from your celeb of choice feel as personal as possible. You can request that they wish the recipient a happy birthday, tell them congrats on graduating, or just give them a little pep talk if they could use a boost. You can even request a roast if that’s your love language. I provided as much detail as I could think of and, despite the frenzy of the holiday gift-giving season, I received the final video within a matter of days (procrastinators, take note—this makes a wonderful last-minute gift).
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Whether your giftee stans TikTok influencers, NFL players, or reality TV stars, you should be able to find some of their favorite celebrities on Cameo. For a more interactive gift than a standard Cameo video, there are Cameo calls, in which you can speak one-on-one with your fave in a video call. If you aren’t sure who to choose, you can send a gift card, which starts at $25.
Why choose Cameo?
If you’re surrounded by people who always say they “don’t want anything” for a gift, let Cameo be your answer. It is technically not a thing, but it’s a meaningful gift all the same—one that they can save and replay as many times as they wish. (I will not be disclosing how many times we rewatched Mick Foley’s video, but I will take this time to say that if someone could request Lindsay Lohan to make a Cameo for me, that’d be great.)
From Snoop Dogg to Lance Bass to The Office’s Brian Baumgartner, the talent available on Cameo is limitless. Check out what celebrity videos are available now below, and bask in knowing you got your friends and family a truly personal gift.
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