The sheer number of celebrities in Kristen Bell’s Instagram picture is blowing people’s minds as it takes the internet by storm.
Although it’s not surprising that A-listers often mingle with one another, something is intriguing about seeing them together in such a casual, out-of-work setting – especially when it’s not tied to an industry event like an awards show.
When Bell shared the viral celebrity photo in the summer of 2023, fans couldn’t contain their excitement.
People began poring over the image, attempting to identify all the famous faces in what feels like a showbiz version of ‘Where’s Waldo.’
Sparking widespread interest online, one commentator summed up the photo: “This photo from Kristen Bell’s dinner party gets increasingly WTF as you go down the table.”
Another said: “Now this is a dinner party.”
“I watch too much TV because I know a lot of them,” somebody else commented.
Some celebrities immediately stand out due to their prominent positions in the frame.
For instance, Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox are seated opposite each other.
Just a few seats down is Jason Bateman, known for his roles in Arrested Development and Ozark.
Meanwhile, Parks and Recreation’s Adam Scott is seated near Bateman.
Across the table, Bell’s husband, Dax Shepard, can be seen grinning widely while The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon is positioned towards the far end of the table.
But the star-studded guest list doesn’t stop there…
Comedian John Mulaney, actress Olivia Munn, YouTuber Mark Rober, actor Shiri Appleby, CNN journalist Jake Tapper, and actor-writer Tim Curcio are also in the photo.
With so many celebrities crammed into one image, it’s easy to see why fans are awestruck.
The celebrities weren’t just together for a random gathering either.
Fans pieced together that the image was during Kimmel’s annual group retreat at South Fork Lodge in Idaho.
This event, hosted by Kimmel and his wife Molly McNearney, is apparently a yearly tradition that draws an impressive list of attendees.
Bell has previously spoken of the retreat, revealing in an interview with Forbes that around 40 friends typically join the getaway each year.
The actress shared: “Jimmy Kimmel and [his wife] Molly McNearney, who are two of our best friends, organize it.”
