When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s voice boomed across Fortnite’s island as The Foundation, it marked a turning point for the battle royale. Epic Games wasn’t just throwing celebrity skins into their game anymore, they were building a cast that rivals Hollywood blockbusters. From Academy Award winners to chart-topping musicians, the roster of celebrities who’ve lent their voices and likenesses to Fortnite reads like an Entertainment Tonight guest list. But who’s actually voiced characters versus just appearing as skins? Let’s break down every celebrity collaboration that’s brought star power to the island.
The Hollywood A-List: Actors Who Actually Voice Characters in Fortnite
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as The Foundation
The biggest get in Fortnite’s celebrity roster isn’t just The Rock’s voice, it’s his entire presence. Johnson voices The Foundation, leader of The Seven, and he’s literally the face underneath the mask. The character first appeared during the Zero Crisis Finale in March 2021, but Epic kept players guessing about the voice actor until The End event in December 2021 made it official.
The Rock brings his commanding presence to every line, making The Foundation feel like the unmovable force holding reality together. His involvement wasn’t just a quick recording session either, Johnson actively promoted the collaboration on social media and embraced the role. Having one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors voice a Fortnite character legitimized Epic’s ambitions to build a cinematic universe inside their battle royale.
Brie Larson as The Paradigm
Captain Marvel herself joined The Seven as The Paradigm, though Epic Games never officially confirmed it. Brie Larson teased a “secret project” on Twitter in April 2022, and when The Paradigm returned during the Collision event, pretty much everyone connected the dots. Larson’s an Academy Award winner who’s repeatedly expressed her love for Fortnite on social media, making the collaboration feel organic rather than forced.
The Paradigm’s a double agent who works with both the Imagined Order and The Seven, and Larson’s performance captures that complexity. Having Captain Marvel voice a character fighting to save reality creates this perfect meta-layer for Marvel fans playing Fortnite.
Joel McHale as The Scientist
Community star Joel McHale voices The Scientist, the most eccentric member of The Seven. JB Blanc originally voiced the character, but McHale took over and made The Scientist his own with perfect comedic timing. The character does “foolish things innocently” according to the lore, and McHale nails that balance between genius and chaos.
McHale’s known for hosting The Soup and his role as Jeff Winger, so having him voice a brilliant but scatterbrained scientist feels like perfect casting. The Scientist deserves credit for reuniting The Seven, and McHale’s performance makes you believe this banana-smoothie-making scientist actually saved reality.
The Musical Megastars: Artists Who Perform and Voice
Eminem
Slim Shady didn’t just get a skin, he got an entire takeover. Eminem arrived in Fortnite during Chapter 5 Season 1 with four different skins (Slim Shady, Marshall Never More, Rap Boy, and more), his own point of interest with a Hollywood-style “Eminem” sign on a mountainside, and a signature minigun that fires out “Rap God” lyrics when you shoot it.
Most impressively, Eminem’s “Real Slim Shady” emote lets him actually sing in-game, breaking Fortnite’s usual silent character rule. His voice echoes across the island when players use the emote, making him one of the few skins capable of audible speech. The collaboration included exclusive quests, themed locations, and established Eminem as the king of Fortnite music collabs according to multiple fan rankings.
Ariana Grande
Pop sensation Ariana Grande headlined the Rift Tour in August 2021, a multi-day concert event that attracted over 27 million viewers across five shows. Her in-game presence included multiple skin variants (including the space-themed Rift Goddess outfit), the Piggy Smallz Back Bling, and the Seven Ring Smasher pickaxe.
Grande’s concert wasn’t just a performance, it was an interactive experience with minigames, dreamlike visuals, and a level of production that made Marshmello’s 2019 concert look like a test run. The event caused her song streams to spike by 123% during the weekend, proving that Fortnite collaborations drive real-world success. Grande’s involvement brought together music fans and gamers in a way few crossovers have matched.
Snoop Dogg
The Doggfather received one of Fortnite’s most comprehensive celebrity packages during Chapter 2 Remix. Snoop Dogg became a Festival Pass headliner for Season 6, a boss fight at The Doggpound, and multiple skins including a cartoony dog-head variant. His Icon Series set includes emotes like “Snoop’s Walk” and “The Dogg,” plus themed cosmetics for Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival.
Snoop’s involvement spans all three Fortnite pillars: cosmetics in the Item Shop, Festival Mode with his music as playable tracks, and a gameplay role as a Boss NPC. That multidimensional presence makes Snoop one of the most complete celebrity collaborations Epic’s produced. His mythic weapon and presence across the island during his featured weeks created a full Snoop Dogg experience.
Travis Scott
The Astronomical event in April 2020 changed virtual concerts forever. Travis Scott’s giant avatar guided 12.3 million live viewers through a cosmic journey across multiple shows, and Scott reportedly earned $20 million from the collaboration. The event featured his hits while players experienced stunning visuals, including a massive Travis Scott soaring above the island.
Scott’s skin became legendary (and controversial after the Astroworld tragedy, with Epic removing it from circulation). The Travis Scott collaboration proved that virtual performances could rival real-world tours financially and culturally. His influence on Fortnite’s direction toward live entertainment events can’t be overstated.
Marshmello
DJ Marshmello hosted Fortnite’s first major concert at Pleasant Park in February 2019, attracting over 10.7 million players and breaking the game’s concurrent player record. The 10-minute show featured holograms, fireworks, and tracks from his discography. After the concert, Marshmello’s YouTube views jumped 500%, Twitter followers increased 2,000%, and Songkick searches for his concerts rose 3,000%.
Marshmello’s collaboration established the template for future music events. His skin, pickaxe, and glider set remain popular, and the concert proved that Fortnite could be a legitimate entertainment platform beyond just gaming. Without Marshmello’s success, we might never have gotten Travis Scott, Ariana Grande, or any of the elaborate concerts that followed.
Athletes Who Bring Star Power
LeBron James
King James arrived in July 2021 as Fortnite’s first NBA player, bringing basketball royalty to the Icon Series. LeBron got three outfit variations: a pre-game look with his signature blazer and tiger shoulders, his Space Jam “Tune Squad” jersey, and the infamous “Taco Tuesday” casual attire. All three wore his Nike LeBron 19 signature shoes.
The collaboration included The Lion Pickaxe, Wingspan Glider, and his on-court celebration “The Silencer” as a built-in emote. Players could complete quests that made items progressively more golden (a nod to Midas), with a final reward unlocking a custom goldness slider. LeBron’s arrival opened doors for more basketball collaborations, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shaquille O’Neal following later.
Neymar Jr.
Brazilian football superstar Neymar became the secret Battle Pass skin for Chapter 2 Season 6, requiring players to complete quests to unlock him. His default appearance features his iconic uniform, but his standout feature is the built-in emote that transforms him into his Jaguar style mid-match.
Neymar’s collaboration brought football (soccer) culture to Fortnite and established the template for athlete skins. His design quality and the quest system for unlocking him made the skin feel earned rather than just purchased. Later collaborations with Harry Kane, Marco Reus, and the Fortnite Football Club built on Neymar’s foundation.
Shaquille O’Neal
Shaq arrived during Chapter 5 Season 4 with two variants: his regular Super Shaq skin and his DJ Diesel persona. The collaboration included emotes like “OneS N TwoS” and “Shaq Shimmy,” plus LEGO skins for LEGO Fortnite mode. As a basketball legend and entertainment personality, Shaq’s larger-than-life presence translated perfectly to Fortnite’s exaggerated aesthetic.
Hollywood Actors Through Character Skins
Tom Holland
Spider-Man himself appears in Fortnite twice: as his MCU Spider-Man character and as Nathan Drake from the Uncharted movie. Tom Holland’s likeness in the Nathan Drake skin captures his performance from the 2022 film, though he doesn’t provide voice acting for either skin. Both rotate through the Item Shop regularly and represent Hollywood’s youngest generation of action stars.
Keanu Reeves as John Wick
Legendary actor Keanu Reeves came to Fortnite through the John Wick skin, timed to promote John Wick Chapter 3. While Reeves doesn’t voice the character (Fortnite skins rarely speak), his likeness as the legendary assassin brought Hollywood action cinema to the battle royale. The John Wick skin became one of Fortnite’s most iconic collaborations and established the template for movie tie-ins.
Will Smith as Mike Lowrey
Will Smith’s Mike Lowrey character from Bad Boys arrived with an incredibly detailed skin that captured Smith’s charisma. Released to promote Bad Boys for Life, the skin became beloved in the community despite not including voice acting. Having one of Hollywood’s biggest stars represented in-game validated Fortnite as a legitimate entertainment platform.
Content Creators and Streamers
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins
Fortnite’s homegrown celebrity received his own reactive Icon Series skin. Ninja’s skin features a yellow bandanna that grows longer with each elimination, letting players flex their skills. As the streamer who put Fortnite on the mainstream map (remember that stream with Drake?), Ninja deserved the honor. His collaboration proved that Fortnite elevates content creators to celebrity status.
MrBeast
YouTube phenomenon MrBeast joined the Icon Series with his own skin and challenges. Known for his elaborate stunts and giveaways, MrBeast’s Fortnite presence included themed quests and cosmetics that reflected his brand. His collaboration brought his massive YouTube audience into Fortnite and showed that internet celebrities carry as much weight as traditional stars.
Kai Cenat
Streaming superstar Kai Cenat landed in Fortnite in July 2024 with a skin that captures his high-energy personality and urban fashion sense. Known as one of Twitch’s biggest content creators, Kai’s skin features customizable options that mirror his online presence. The collaboration represents Fortnite’s commitment to celebrating streaming culture alongside traditional celebrity.
Clix
Professional Fortnite player and content creator Clix received his Icon Series skin in May 2024, featuring sleek modern streetwear that gives players a competitive edge. As a Fortnite World Cup finalist and one of the game’s most popular competitive players, Clix’s skin lets fans represent esports dominance in-game.
More Musical Icons
The Weeknd
Abel Tesfaye became Fortnite Festival’s first-ever headliner when the rhythm game mode launched. The Weeknd’s After Hours persona arrived as a playable character with two custom skins inspired by his “After Hours til Dawn Tour”: one in all-black and another in platinum with a white durag. His music became playable tracks in Festival Mode, expanding Fortnite’s musical ecosystem.
Billie Eilish
Grammy-winning artist Billie Eilish became the icon for Fortnite Festival Season 3, bringing her distinctive dark aesthetic to the game. Her collaboration included multiple skin variants reflecting her evolving style and music as playable tracks in Festival Mode. Billie’s arrival demonstrated Epic’s commitment to representing current music trends.
Ice Spice
Rising rap star Ice Spice made her Fortnite debut during Chapter 2 Remix in November 2024, becoming a featured artist with her own themed locations and skin variants. Her collaboration represented Epic’s focus on bringing the newest generation of music stars into the game, keeping Fortnite relevant to younger audiences.
Juice WRLD
The late “Lucid Dreams” rapper received a posthumous tribute in Fortnite during Chapter 2 Remix, with his legacy celebrated through multiple skins and a Remix: The Finale live event on November 30. His collaboration honored his love for Fortnite while introducing his music to new audiences. The event became a celebration of Juice WRLD’s impact on both music and gaming culture.
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak
Lady Gaga joined Fortnite Festival with her own featured season, bringing pop royalty to the rhythm game mode. Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak arrived together as Silk Sonic, complete with a dedicated duos tournament (the Silk Sonic Cup). Mars received four playable iterations including a shirtless version and fur coat look, while both artists’ music became playable in Festival Mode.
Mariah Carey
The Queen of Christmas herself graced Fortnite with her presence, particularly during holiday seasons. Mariah Carey’s collaboration brought her iconic vocals and Christmas classics to the game, making Fortnite feel more festive during winter events.
Athletes Beyond Basketball and Football
Chloe Kim
Two-time Olympic Gold Medal snowboarder Chloe Kim joined the Icon Series with her original skin featuring iconic snowboarding gear and an FFC (Fortnite Football Club) variant with pro-soccer styling. As the youngest woman to ever win Olympic Gold for snowboarding, Kim’s collaboration brought winter sports representation to Fortnite.
Lewis Hamilton
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton joined Fortnite’s Icon Series, bringing racing culture to the battle royale. His collaboration represents Epic’s expansion into motorsports and attracts F1’s global fanbase.
Wrestling Superstars
Fortnite partnered with WWE to bring wrestling legends into the game, including John Cena, Becky Lynch, Bianca Belair, and more. While these collaborations focus on likeness rather than voice acting, they demonstrate Fortnite’s reach into sports entertainment. WWE’s ring mat even features Fortnite sponsorship, showing the partnership goes both ways.
The Voice Actors Behind The Seven
Beyond celebrity voices, The Seven features talented voice actors who deserve recognition:
- Cherami Leigh Kuehn as The Imagined: Known for Cyberpunk 2077, Persona 5, and Halo Infinite
- Rahul Kohli as The Origin: Voiced roles in Rage 2 and Gears 5
- JB Blanc as various characters: The original voice of The Scientist and Dr. Vinderman
Why Celebrity Collaborations Matter
Fortnite’s celebrity roster isn’t just about star power, it’s about legitimacy. When The Rock voices a character, when Brie Larson joins The Seven, when Eminem gets his own POI, it signals that Fortnite transcends gaming. These collaborations create cultural moments that drive news coverage, social media buzz, and mainstream attention.
The financial impact is massive too. Travis Scott earned $20 million from his event, Ariana Grande reportedly made similar amounts, and skin sales from celebrity collaborations drive hundreds of millions in revenue. For celebrities, Fortnite offers access to millions of engaged fans. For Epic, celebrities bring credibility and mainstream appeal.
The Future of Celebrity Voice Acting in Fortnite
Epic shows no signs of slowing down. Each season brings new celebrities, from emerging music stars to Hollywood icons. The pattern is clear: Epic wants Fortnite to be where culture happens, where celebrities perform, where voices that matter speak to millions of players simultaneously.
As technology improves, expect more elaborate voice acting from celebrities. The Foundation proved that A-list actors will commit to substantial voice work. Future collaborations might feature fully voiced story missions, interactive NPCs with celebrity voices, or live events with real-time celebrity participation.
From The Rock saving reality to Eminem’s voice echoing across the island, from Ariana Grande’s cosmic concerts to LeBron’s celebration emotes, Fortnite’s celebrity collaborations have redefined what a battle royale can be. These aren’t just skins, they’re proof that gaming has become the entertainment industry’s center stage. And Epic Games? They’re building the biggest cast in entertainment history, one celebrity voice at a time.
