Yahoo Lifestyle 17 Celebs Who Revealed The Karaoke Songs They Absolutely Swear By
There's not much better than a night out singing karaoke with your friends, and it's no different for many celebs. Here are just 17 stars who've revealed their go-to song (or in some cases songs) when it comes time to belt their heart out:
1.Donald Glover: "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal
2.Maya Erskine: "Creep" by Radiohead
"My mom's friend cried while I was singing it. I was like 'It's not that good.' She'd just never heard that song," Maya also told BuzzFeed in the same interview, noting it's "a really good ballad for me" and that she "can belt on this song."
3.Paul Mescal: "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus
"That would be my go-to karaoke song, even though I hate karaoke," Paul said in January while promoting his film All of Us Strangers.
4.Natalie Portman: "Milkshake" by Kelis
"It's a great karaoke song because you don't have to sing," Natalie told Entertainment Tonight in January. "[It's] my secret."
5.Julia Michaels: "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls
Julia disclosed this to the Hollywood Reporter in a January 2024 interview.
6.Cynthia Erivo: "We Don't Need Another Hero" by Tina Turner
Cynthia also told the Hollywood Reporter in the same interview.
7.Olivia Rodrigo: "Dancing Queen" by ABBA
Olivia also told the Hollywood Reporter in the same January 2024 interview.
8.Dua Lipa: "Changes" by Tupac
"I hate singing at karaoke. My friends hate it. It's all a bit weird," Dua told the Hollywood Reporter also in the same interview.
9.Jon Batiste: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
Jon said this in the same Hollywood Reporter interview.
10.Ana de Armas: "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
"I have to be really drunk to do that," she told BuzzFeed in April 2023.
11.Reneé Rapp: "In Love with Another Man" by Jazmine Sullivan
"And then if I don't want to sing sing, it would be 'One Less Lonely Girl' by Justin Bieber," she told Bustle in August 2023.
12.Dylan O'Brien: "Lover" by Taylor Swift
"Oh, wow. I mean, I'm a big 1989 person, and I love Lover as well," Dylan told the Cut in July 2022 when asked what his favorite Taylor Swift song is. "'Lover' is a go-to karaoke song for me."
13.Vanessa Hudgens: "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree
"Depends on my mood. If I'm not feeling like wailing, then 'You Gotta Be' by Des'ree," she told MTV in June 2022. "And if I've had a few drinks, chances are I'm going to bring out some Celine Dion. 'Power of Love,' 'cause why not?"
14.Jennifer Hudson: "Never Loved a Man" by Aretha Franklin
"Get this: My American Idol audition song, my introduction to the world, was 'Share Your Love With Me,' by Ms. Franklin," Jennifer told W Magazine in January 2022. Jennifer played Aretha Franklin in the 2021 biopic Respect. "I feel as though Ms. Franklin’s songs have kind of always been there, but now I feel like I have permission to sing them because of her blessing. I feel like I get to help carry on her amazing legacy. Now, Aretha Franklin’s 'Never Loved a Man' is my go-to karaoke song."
15.Timothée Chalamet: "Heart-Shaped Box" by Nirvana
Timothée told BuzzFeed in October 2021 while taking a "BFF Test" with Zendaya.
16.Zoë Kravitz: She's got five go-tos.
Zoë revealed on The Tonight Show in February 2020 that her five go-to karaoke songs (in no particular order) are "Forgot About Dre" by Dr. Dre & Eminem, "Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar, "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy & Monica, "Purple Rain" by Prince, and "All By Myself" by Celine Dion.
17.Finally, Jimmy Fallon: "Santeria" by Sublime
Jimmy also shared his top five with Zoë, though his list was ordered from five to one: "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant, "Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog, "Beast of Burden" by the Rolling Stones," "My Own Worst Enemy" by Lit, and "Santeria" by Sublime.
