Remember That Time ‘The Simpsons’ Predicted Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Halftime Show? Plus More Great Celebrity Cameos!

Jun 6, 2017 4:07 pm·

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From appearances by Paul McCartney to Jon Stewart, the creators behind the mega-hit have always been dialed into pop culture, and occasionally, they've even predicted some major world events.

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And we're not just talking about the time writer Dan Greaney foresaw a Trump presidency. Five years before Lady Gaga performed at the Super Bowl, The Simpsons depicted the singer flying around the stage in a harness — which is exactly what she did during the 2017 Halftime Show. Although there was no fire-spouting bra in the real life version, we can't help but wonder who on the comedy's staff has a case of ESP.

Scroll through the gallery below for a look back at The Simpsons' best celebrity guest stars!

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NSYNC

In 2001, the boy band appeared on the episode, "New Kids on the Blecch," which featured Bart forming his own group called The Party Posse.

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Lady Gaga

The pop star appeared as herself in the 2012 episode, "Lisa Goes Gaga," and helped the brainiac realize that she shouldn't try to be anyone but herself.

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Tony Hawk

The professional skateboarder made a cameo in 2003's "Barting Over," during which he befriended Bart after the elementary schooler got in a fight with Homer.

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Snoop Dogg

The rapper starred as himself in the 2017 episode, "The Great Phatsby," alongside fellow hip hop artists Common and RZA.

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Jon Stewart

The former Daily Show host appeared in the 2008 episode, "E. Pluribus Wiggum," during which Springfield held the first presidential primary.

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Paul and Linda McCartney

The former Beatle and his late wife popped up in the 1995 episode, "Lisa the Vegetarian," telling the elementary schooler that it's okay to adopt a no meat lifestyle.

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Mick Jagger and Keith Richards

The Rolling Stones bandmates appeared in the 2002 episode, "How I Spent My Summer Vacation," in which Homer attends a rock and roll fantasy camp.

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Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman

The Mythbusters stars parodied their show for the 2012 episode, "The Daughter Also Rises," hosting a program called Mythcrackers instead.

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