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For Sims based off of real celebrities, not necessarily with an official endorsement, see Category:Sims based on real people.


A list of real-life celebrities who have promoted games in The Sims series.

The Sims: Livin' Large[]

Twiggy[]

Twiggy (Dame Lesley Lawson) was a well-known British teen model from the 1960s. Her head was included as a preorder bonus for Livin' Large, with a '60s inspired outfit. Her head was also re-used and altered for The Sims Online for each skin tone. Unlike other celebrities, Twiggy was only a skin that you could use on your playable Sims with no known restrictions unlike other real-world celebrities. It is unknown if Maxis had approval to use her likeness in the game.

The Sims: House Party[]

Drew Carey[]

Main article: Drew Carey

Drew Carey is an American comedian, actor, and game show host.

The Sims: Superstar[]

Avril Lavigne[]

Main article: Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne is a Canadian singer.

Andy Warhol[]

Main article: Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was an American visual artist, and film director. Unlike most celebrities the game features, Warhol died 16 years before the release of The Sims: Superstar. It is unknown if Maxis had approval from his estate to use his likeness in the game.

Christina Aguilera[]

Main article: Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera is an American singer.

Freddie Prinze Jr.[]

Main article: Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie Prinze Jr. is an American actor.

Jon Bon Jovi[]

Main article: Jon Bon Jovi

Jon Bon Jovi is an American singer and guitarist, best known as the frontman of the rock band Bon Jovi.

Marilyn Monroe[]

Main article: Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress. Unlike most celebrities the game features, Monroe died 41 years before the release of The Sims: Superstar. It is unknown if Maxis had approval from her estate to use her likeness in the game.

Reese Witherspoon[]

Main article: Elle Woods

Reese Witherspoon is an American actress. Elle Woods, her character in Legally Blonde, appears in The Sims: Superstar.

Richie Sambora[]

Main article: Richie Sambora

Richard Stephen Sambora is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Bon Jovi from 1983 to 2013.

Sarah McLachlan[]

Main article: Sarah McLachlan

Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer.

The Urbz: Sims in the City[]

Black Eyed Peas[]

Black Eyed Peas is an American musical group. Sims were made of the members at the time of The Urbz's release: Apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo, and Will.i.am. A Sim was also made of their tour manager, Polo Molina.

The Sims 2[]

Hilary Duff[]

Main article: Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff is an American actress and singer.

Jeanette Biedermann[]

Main article: Jeanette Biedermann

Jeanette Biedermann is a German singer, actress, and television personality.

Julie Taton[]

Main article: Julie Taton

Julie Taton is a Belgian TV host.

Katy Perry[]

Main article: Katy Perry

Katy Perry is an American singer. Perry recorded Simlish versions of her songs "Hot N Cold" and "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)". On September 18, 2008, The Sims' YouTube channel released a Simlish music video of "Hot N Cold" to promote The Sims 2: Apartment Life. Perry was also the face of The Sims 3: Showtime Katy Perry Collector's Edition and The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats.

Kürt Rogiers[]

Main article: Kürt Rogiers

Kürt Rogiers is a Belgian actor.

Lily Allen[]

Lily Allen is an English singer. On April 6, 2007, Electronic Arts' YouTube channel released a Simlish music video of Allen's song "Smile" to promote The Sims 2: Seasons.

Natasha Bedingfield[]

Natasha Bedingfield' is an American Singer. On 23 January 2008, Electronic Arts' YouTube channel released a Simlish [1] Of Bedingfield's song "A Pocket Full Of Sunshine" to promote The Sims 2: FreeTime. There was also a behind the scenes video:

The Sims 3[]

Pixie Lott[]

Pixie Lott is an English Singer. On 20th November 2009, Electronic Arts' YouTube channel The Sims released a Simlish music video of her Debut song 'Mama Do' with a Sims version of Pixie included. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeEJjPmvMyk

The Sims 4[]

Adam Zdrójkowski[]

Main article: Adam Zdrójkowski

Adam Zdrójkowski is a Polish actor. He appeared with Bilal Hassani, Vanessa Hudgens, Joe Sugg, and Melina Sophie in the March 2020 "Play With Life" commercial.[1] Two Sims of Adam (one of which only using base-game content) were uploaded to the the Gallery by Maxis.

Alice Longyu Gao[]

Alice Longyu Gao is a Chinese-American singer. Her song DTM is in The Sims 4.[2]

Amanda Gordon[]

Amanda Gordon is an American content creator and filmmaker. She is the star of the Amazon x The Sims series Not Creative.[3]

Andrew Rea[]

Main article: Andrew Rea

Andrew Rea is an American YouTuber specializing in food content. Three Sims were created in his likeness and uploaded to the Gallery by Maxis.[4]

Anitta[]

Main article: Anitta

Anitta is a Brazilian singer who joined the Sims Sessions series.[5]

Baby Ariel[]

Main article: Baby Ariel

Baby Ariel is an American singer and influencer. She appears as a pre-made townie in The Sims 4: Get Famous, which also features her song "Gucci On My Body". [6][7]

Bebe Rexha[]

Main article: Bebe Rexha

Bebe Rexha is an American singer. A Sim of her appeared in the "Sims Sessions" event in July 2021 alongside Joy Oladokun and Dave Bayley.[8]

Becca Hatch[]

Main article: Becca Hatch

Becca Hatch is an Australian singer and joined the Sims Sessions video series. Her song "Blessed" is featured in The Sims 4. She released a video of her recording the song in Simlish.[9] A Sim was also created in her likeness and uploaded to the Gallery by Maxis. The version uploaded to the Gallery only uses base-game only content, but in promotional screenshots, her Sim uses content from multiple add-on packs.

Big Data[]

Main article: Alan Wilkis

Big Data is an American electronic music project created by producer Alan Wilkis.

Bilal Hassani[]

Main article: Bilal Hassani

Bilal Hassani is a French singer and YouTuber. He appeared with Joe Sugg, Melina Sophie, Vanessa Hudgens, and Adam Zdrójkowski in the March 2020 "Play With Life" commercial. Two Sims of Bilal (one of which only using base-game content) were uploaded to the the Gallery by Maxis.

Breland[]

Main article: Breland

Breland is an American singer who joined the Sims Sessions video series. He appeared in the "Taking the Reins" promotional video for The Sims 4: Horse Ranch alongside Compton Cowboys and Trixie Mattel.[10] His song "Natural" is featured in The Sims 4: Horse Ranch. He released a video of him recording the song in Simlish.[11] A Sim was also created in his likeness and uploaded to the Gallery by Maxis.

Bretman Rock[]

Main article: Bretman Rock

Bretman Rock is a Filipino-American beauty influencer and social media personality. He led the Find Yourselves campaign in the end of 2021.[12]

Carly Rae Jepsen[]

Carly Rae Jepsen is a Canadian singer. Her song, "Run Away With Me" is featured on the pop radio station in The Sims 4: Get Together. The Sims' Twitter account announced the song's inclusion on December 3, 2015 with a render of Jepsen as a Sim. Her Sim was never uploaded to the Gallery.

Compton Cowboys[]

Compton Cowboys are a "collective of lifelong friends on a mission to uplift their community through horseback and farming lifestyle."[14] Randy Savvy and Keenan (Chef Kee) of the Compton Cowboys appeared in the "Taking the Reins" promotional video for The Sims 4: Horse Ranch alongside Breland and Trixie Mattel.

Echosmith[]

Echosmith is an American pop band. Sims were made of the members at the time of The Sims 4: Get To Work release: Graham Sierota, Jamie Sierota, Noah Sierota, and Sydney Sierota.[15]

Glass Animals[]

Main article: Dave Bayley

Glass Animals is an English indie rock band. A Sim of the lead vocalit, Dave Bayley, appeared in the "Sim Sessions" event in July 2021 alongside Joy Oladokun and Bebe Rexha.

Hwasa[]

Hwasa is a South Korean singer. On December 17, 2020, ElectronicArtsKorea released a music video for Hwasa's song "Play With Life" with footage from The Sims 4.

Iggy Azalea and Nick Young[]

Iggy Azalea is an Australian rapper. From September 2014 to January 2016, Iggy posted several renders of herself as a Sim on Facebook and Twitter as part of a sponsorship deal. In one render, Sim Iggy is seen with a Sim of Nick Young, American former professional basketball player and Azalea's then-fiancé. Neither Sim was uploaded to the Gallery.

Jessica Williams[]

Jessica Williams is an American actress and comedian. She took over The Sims twitter during The Sims 4: Cats and Dogs promotion period. [20][21]

Joe Sugg[]

Main article: Joe Sugg

Joe Sugg is an English actor and YouTuber. He appeared with Bilal Hassani, Melina Sophie, Vanessa Hudgens, and Adam Zdrójkowski in the March 2020 "Play With Life" commercial. Two Sims of Joe (one of which only using base-game content) were uploaded to the the Gallery by Maxis.

Joy Oladokun[]

Main article: Joy Oladokun

Joy Oladokun is an American singer. A Sim of her appeared in the "Sim Sessions" event in July 2021 alongside Dave Bayley and Bebe Rexha.

Katy Tiz[]

Main article: Katy Tiz

Katy Tiz is a British singer.

Keke Palmer[]

Keke Palmer is an American actress and singer. Unlike most celebrity partners, Palmer actually plays the game and went live on Instagram on January 17, 2020 to ask fans for help with a custom content glitch.[22]

On July 31, 2016, Keke Palmer and The Sims' Snapchat account shared images of Palmer as a Sim to promote the Teen Choice Awards. Her Sim was never uploaded to the Gallery, but she was given the Musical Genius aspiration and one trait: Music lover.

On October 20, 2017, The Sims released a promotional video for The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs in which Sim Keke walks and holds a small dog.

Kiernan Shipka[]

Main article: Kiernan Shipka

Kiernan Shipka is an American actress. Her Sim was uploaded to the Gallery along with her dog Frankie Shipka.

Lucy Hale[]

Lucy Hale is an American actress. In 2015, Lucy posted several images of herself as a Sim on Facebook and Instagram as part of a sponsorship deal. Her Sim was never uploaded to the Gallery.

Maddie Ziegler[]

Main article: Maddie Ziegler

Maddie Ziegler is an American actress and dancer. In October and November 2017, Ziegler posted promotional videos of her as a Sim in various outfits and with a dog.[29][30] Her Sim was available on Maxis' Gallery page, but has been taken down.[31] However, other players have re-uploaded her.

Melina Sophie[]

Main article: Melina Sophie

Melina Sophie is a German actress and YouTuber. She appeared with Bilal Hassani, Vanessa Hudgens, Joe Sugg, and Adam Zdrójkowski in the March 2020 "Play With Life" commercial. Two Sims of Melina (one of which only using base-game content) were uploaded to the the Gallery by Maxis.

Millie Bobby Brown[]

Main article: Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown is a British actress.

mxmtoon[]

Main article: Mxmtoon

mxmtoon is an American singer. Her songs Sad Disco and Prom Dress appear in The Sims 4.[32]A Sim was also created in her likeness and uploaded to the Gallery by Maxis. She also starred in the Find Yourselves campaign.[33][34]

New Politics[]

New Politics is a Danish rock band. Their Sims were uploaded by Maxis in the Gallery, consisting of the members: David Boyd, Soren Hansen, and Louis Vecchio.

Pabllo Vittar[]

Pabllo Vittar is a Brazilian drag queen and singer. Since Patch Patch 122, his song "Buzina" appears in The Sims 4 on the Carnaval Beats station. The Sims 4: Carnaval Streetwear Kit was also made in collaboration with Vittar. Although a Sim was created in his likeness for the kit's promotional materials, his Sim was not uploaded to the Gallery.

Romero Jennings[]

Main article: Romero Jennings

Romero Jennings is MAC's director of makeup artistry. In June 2020, he designed 12 makeup looks for The Sims 4, including eyeliner, eyeshadow, lips, and blush.[35] A Sim was also created in his likeness and uploaded to the Gallery by Maxis.[36]

Skylar Stecker[]

Main article: Skylar Stecker

Skylar Stecker is an American singer. Her song "Crazy Beautiful" is featured in The Sims 4: Kids Room Stuff. A Sim was also created in her likeness and uploaded to the Gallery by Maxis.

Trixie Mattel[]

Trixie Mattel is an American drag queen. She appeared in the "Taking the Reins" promotional video for The Sims 4: Horse Ranch alongside Breland and Compton Cowboys.[37]


Vanessa Hudgens[]

Main article: Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens is an American actress and singer. She appeared with Bilal Hassani, Joe Sugg, Melina Sophie, and Adam Zdrójkowski in "Play With Life" commercial. Two Sims of Vanessa (one of which only using base-game content) were uploaded to the the Gallery by Maxis.

Winnie Harlow[]

Main article: Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow is a Canadian model. On February 13, 2024, The Sims 4 received a patch implementing vitiligo skin details. A Sim was created in her likeness for the announcement video and uploaded to the the Gallery.[38][39]

See also[]

References[]

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  2. https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/news/bold-hyperpop
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  11. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5oqn1Pzrfo
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  14. https://twitter.com/ComptonCowboys
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