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Celebrity wedding officiants

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Published May 22, 2015, 4:09 p.m. ET
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprised a super fan by performing his wedding this week ... and inserting some charming plugs for his upcoming movie, "San Andreas."
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson surprised a super fan by performing his wedding this week … and inserting some charming plugs for his upcoming movie, “San Andreas.” Screen Junkies / YouTube
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Sir Ian McKellen got ordained to officiate the wedding of best friend Sir Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell. Stewart told Vulture, "His remarks were not only full of wisdom and humor and poetry but knowledge of the two of us ... there wasn't a person who didn't [get choked up]."
Sir Ian McKellen got ordained to officiate the wedding of best friend Sir Patrick Stewart and Sunny Ozell. Stewart told Vulture, “His remarks were not only full of wisdom and humor and poetry but knowledge of the two of us … there wasn’t a person who didn’t [get choked up].” Twitter / Sir Ian McKellen / John von Pamer
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Kesha officiated the wedding of her two best friends in 2012.
Kesha officiated the wedding of her two best friends in 2012. Kesha / Twitter
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When a couple's wedding officiant canceled at the last minute, they posted a CraigsList ad asking Jason Segel to perform their ceremony. He said yes and married the stunned couple on "The Tonight Show," with Jay Leno (and millions of viewers) serving as a witness.
When a couple’s wedding officiant canceled at the last minute, they posted a CraigsList ad asking Jason Segel to perform their ceremony. He said yes and married the stunned couple on “The Tonight Show,” with Jay Leno (and millions of viewers) serving as a witness. Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images
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If you don't mind being upstaged at your own wedding, Lady Gaga is getting ordained to perform a wedding for her pals.
If you don’t mind being upstaged at your own wedding, Lady Gaga is getting ordained to perform a wedding for her pals. Getty Images
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Kevin Smith regularly performs weddings for a cool $5,000 — and features the ceremonies on his podcast. He told the New York Times, "It's silly that anyone in this world tells you that there are only certain people that can marry you ... I'm always going to be an omnipresent-but-not-there third in your marriage."
Kevin Smith regularly performs weddings for a cool $5,000 — and features the ceremonies on his podcast. He told the New York Times, “It’s silly that anyone in this world tells you that there are only certain people that can marry you … I’m always going to be an omnipresent-but-not-there third in your marriage.” Getty Images
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Kris Jenner got ordained to perform pal Pastor Brad Johnson's wedding — and of course, it was khronicled on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."
Kris Jenner got ordained to perform pal Pastor Brad Johnson’s wedding — and of course, it was khronicled on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Getty Images
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Jonah Hill married childhood pal Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo.
Jonah Hill married childhood pal Adam Levine and model Behati Prinsloo. Getty Images
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Russell Brand got ordained online and performed a wedding during a standup gig in Santa Barbara, Calif., in 2011.
Russell Brand got ordained online and performed a wedding during a standup gig in Santa Barbara, Calif., in 2011. Getty Images
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Kathy Griffin officiated a wedding for fans, explainingto the New York Times, "They picked me because they wanted people to laugh."
Kathy Griffin officiated a wedding for fans, explaining to the New York Times, “They picked me because they wanted people to laugh.” Getty Images
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Ian Somerhalder officiated his assistant's wedding in 2012.
Ian Somerhalder officiated his assistant’s wedding in 2012. Getty Images
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Fran Drescher became ordained in 2012 to marry gay and lesbian couples.
Fran Drescher became ordained in 2012 to marry gay and lesbian couples. Getty Images
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Benedict Cumberbatch performed pal Rob Rinder's wedding in 2013.
Benedict Cumberbatch performed pal Rob Rinder’s wedding in 2013. Getty Images
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MC Hammer married Corey Feldman and former wife Susie Sprague on the finale episode of "The Surreal Life" in 2002. He also lent his services to Mötley Crüe frontman and fellow"Surreal Life" co-star Vince Neil when he tied the knot with fourth wife Lia Gerardini in 2005. Both couples have since split.
MC Hammer married Corey Feldman and Susie Sprague on the final episode of “The Surreal Life” in 2002. He also lent his services to Mötley Crüe frontman and fellow “Surreal Life” co-star Vince Neil when he tied the knot with fourth wife Lia Gerardini in 2005. Both couples have since split. Getty Images
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Emma Stone's publicist, Holly Shakoor, met her husband, "Zombieland" director Ruben Fleischer, through Emma Stone — so they had the starlet perform their ceremony.
Emma Stone’s publicist Holly Shakoor met her husband, “Zombieland” director Ruben Fleischer, through Emma Stone — so they had the starlet perform their ceremony. Niklas Hallen / AFP / Getty Images
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"Survivor" host and longtime pal Jeff Probst performed Jenna Fischer's wedding.
“Survivor” host Jeff Probst performed longtime pal Jenna Fischer’s wedding. Getty Images
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When America Ferrera tied the knot, she had "Ugly Betty" co-star Judith Light do the honors.
When America Ferrera tied the knot, she had “Ugly Betty” co-star Judith Light do the honors. Getty Images
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Conan O'Brien officiated the wedding of his costume designer, Scott Cronick, and partner David Gorshein, live on his show. (Andy Cohen was even on hand as best man!)
Conan O’Brien officiated the wedding of his costume designer, Scott Cronick, and partner David Gorshein, live on his show. (Andy Cohen was even on hand as best man!) Conan / YouTube
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When he finally settled down with Beth Ostrosky, Howard Stern had Mark Consuelos perform the ceremony.
When he finally settled down with Beth Ostrosky, Howard Stern had Mark Consuelos perform the ceremony. Getty Images
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Run-DMC rapper Rev. Run married Nicole Richie and Joel Madden.
Run-DMC rapper Rev. Run married Nicole Richie and Joel Madden. Getty Images
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Tori Spelling got ordained online in 2007 to officiate the wedding of a couple staying in her bed and breakfast, Chateau La Rue. Spelling admitted she was nervous, writing on her MySpace page (remember those?), "I've done live theater and presented at the Emmys and this by far was my scariest moment simply because they had bestowed such an honor upon me and I didn't want to let them down."
Tori Spelling got ordained online in 2007 to officiate the wedding of a couple staying in her bed and breakfast, Chateau La Rue. Spelling admitted she was nervous, writing on her MySpace page (remember those?), “I’ve done live theater and presented at the Emmys and this by far was my scariest moment simply because they had bestowed such an honor upon me and I didn’t want to let them down.” INFPhoto.com
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Victor Garber officiated Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's wedding. Garner's former "Alias" co-star is also the godfather of the couple's daughter, Violet.
Victor Garber officiated Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s wedding. Garner’s former “Alias” co-star is also the godfather of the couple’s daughter, Violet. Getty Images
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Deepak Chopra married Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz.
Deepak Chopra married Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. Getty Images / Stephanie Pistel
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