Summary
Fortnitebrings together some of the most legendary characters from every corner of the fictional world. It gathers all sorts of heroes and villains from superhero franchises, blockbuster movies, and action-packed anime just to see who will come out on top in a fight.
Sometimes, Fortnite will even bring in real-world celebrities as Fortnite skins. This can be through their portrayal of characters from their latest films or even outfits inspired by their past work or careers. There are even online celebrities who have made their fame going viral. These are the best celebrity skins in Fortnite.
Updated on June 03, 2025 by Alexander Pinera:Fortnite Chapter 5 ended with a return to the glory days of Chapter 2. In addition to all your favorite nostalgic items and locations, the climax of the season also included a concert by some of the biggest names in music. With Fortnite Festival being an excellent way of introducing celebrities from the music industry and the game doing frequent collaborations with the latest hit movies, you can truly choose to be anyone as long as you have the V-Bucks to spare. So as you wait for the next big name to hit in future updates, here are some iconic celebrities you can play as now.
13Snoop Dogg
The D O Double G
Snoop Dogg was first released during the Chapter 2 Remix season of Fortnite. One of the most influential rappers, Snoop Dogg had his time to shine during the Chapter 2 Remix Finale alongside Juice WRLD and Eminem.
The Snoop Dogg set also includes emotions such as Snoop’s Walk, The Dogg, and other cosmetics for Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival. Like many skins in the icon category, he has a variant that resembles his real-world self and one that turns him into a cartoony Fortnite character, this time a dog.
12Shaq
A Slam Dunk
As a famous basketball player, Shaq has had his fair share of victories on the court but also with the occasional movie deal. Shaq arrived on the Fortnite island during Chapter 5 Season 4. This includes his Super Shaq skin and his DJ Diesel variant.
The Shaquille O’Neal set also includes the emotes, OneS N TwoS, Shaq Shimmy, and Lego skins that can be used in Lego Fortnite. Fortnite already gathers some of the greatest musicians, movie characters, andgaming legends. Shaq is a great addition to the growing collection of athletes.
11Metallica
The Battle Of The Bands
Fortnite Festival gives musicians the perfect place to not only share their likeness,but also their music. One band to get the full Fortnite treatment is Metallica. This band made its Fortnite debut during Chapter 5 Season 3.
Not only did Metallica appear as skins for the game, but they also got their own limited-time events in the form of concerts that players could attend. The Metallica skins include James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Lars Ulrich, and Robert Trujillo. They also had their own Festive Pass content and quests.
10Travis Scott
Rarest Icon Skin
Many hardcore players choose the Travis Scott skin due to its clean design since it was first released during an in-game Astroworld concert as part of the Travis Scott Set. Aside from having his T-3500 style, which gives him more Terminator-style features, purchasing the bundle also got you his Astro Jack outfit.
His Astroworld Cyclone glider became a hot competitive item and was considered pay-to-win. This was due to the glider being so big, that players beneath it would not be able to see their opponent as they descended from the sky.
9Billie Eilish
Greet Roots Billie
Billie Eilish made her debut in Fortnite withher own mini Festive Pass. She was released during Chapter 5: Season 2 with two distinct styles; these are her Green Roots Billie and Ultraviolet, which have inverted colors, and her icon skin also has a Lego variant that can be used for Lego Fortnite.
The Billie Elish collection includes two jam track songs, Therefore I Am, and Happier Than Ever. She also has emotes that bring even more songs to Fortnite, such as Bad Guy, and You Should See Me In A Crown.
8Lady Gaga
Fortnite Festival was introduced at the start of Chapter 5, and it focused more on a musical gameplay experience akin to the old days of Guitar Hero. Along for the ride, Lady Gaga would make her first appearance in the game with two distinct looks and matching cosmetics.
Fortnite has some high-end fashion skins, so Lady Gaga fits right in with her Enigmatic Gaga style and her Chromatica Armor Gaga. The latter was inspired by her appearance on the Chromatica album, and it’s a must-have for fans of Fortnite Festival.
7Tom Holland
Spider-Man and Nathan Drake
If you are a fan of Tom Holland, then you’re in luck, since he has two distinct skins that look like him in Fortnite. The first is his Spider-Man skin from No Way Home, a skin that allows you to take off Spider-Man’s mask, giving you a full glimpse at Holland’s face.
The other skin is Nathan Drake, which features Tom Holland as he appeared in the Uncharted movie. Both skins are separate but tend to rotate around the item shop from time to time with neither being battle pass exclusive.
6Eminem
It Feels Empty Without Me
Eminem was added to the game during Fortnite: Chapter 4: Season OG. Eminem is known for having many personas in his various music videos. His most iconic looks arrived in Fortnite, such as Slim Shady, Marshall Never More, and Rap Boy.
While Fortnite lore dictates that none of the characters can speak, Eminem’s emote, Real Slim Shady, allows him to sing the iconic song. This makes him one of the few Fortnite skins capable of audible speech, and with so many Eminem’s running around, who is the real Slim Shady?
5Neymar Jr
It’s A Goal
Neymar Jr is a famous Brazilian football player introduced during Chapter 2: Season 6, and he was included as the secret skin for the season, requiring players to complete different quests to unlock. His default appearance features him in his uniform, though he does have variants, such as his Exhibition style.
Even if you aren’t familiar with Neymar Jr, his skin still has a top-tier design, and he even has a built-in emote that allows him to transform into his Jaguar style in the middle of a match.
4Ninja
Fortnite’s First Celebrity
Ninja is Fortnite’s very own homegrown celebrity. He originally got popular streaming Fortnite along with other pros of the era. Ninja eventually went on to get his reactive skin in the game.
This special ability allows the yellow bandanna on his head to grow longer the more eliminations the player gets, which allows players to flex their skills on the battlefield. Ninja’s skin originally had no Lego variant but has since become one of the skins with an updated new look for the mode.
