From Angelina Jolie to Arnold Schwarzenegger, we recall surprising guests of movie theater in rock music videos that marked epoch
In the music world, when a classic rock icon launches a music video, public attention is virtually guaranteed. However, when artists decide to include special appearances, the reach is often even greater.
In some cases, it is the musician himself who seeks special participation, especially when it comes to industry veterans who know exactly what they want to convey. In others, collaboration happens by chance – and turns out to be the best way to both. Check out, below, a list of actors in musical clips that yielded interesting meetings:
1. Nikki Reed in Santana’s “Just Feel Better”
Before shining in twilight, Nikki Reed starred in the clip of the Santana with Steven Tyler. In the video, she plays a young woman marked by losses and family conflicts, reinforcing the message of overcoming the song.
2. Angelina Jolie in “Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through”, from Meat Loaf
In 1993, well before becoming a superstar of the big screen, Angelina Jolie appeared in the clip of Meat loaf. She lives a young rebel who is welcomed in a makeshift shelter, packed by a rock angel.
3. Michelle Trachtenberg in “Echo”, from Trapt
Famous for Buffy, the vampire hunt, Michelle Star the band’s music video Traptlaunched in 2004. She plays the protagonist’s ex-girlfriend, reflecting memories of a troubled relationship that still echoes.
4. Kristen Stewart in “Ride ‘in On Down” by The Rolling Stones
In 2016, Stewart He exchanged the vampires for power horses and starred in the legendary band’s video. Directed by François RousseletShe crosses the streets of Los Angeles in a blue mustang, in wild and provocative climate.
5. Natalie Portman and Johnny Depp in “My Valentine” by Paul McCartney
The formerBeatle He gathered two stars for an elegant and black and white clip. Portman and Depp They interpret the lyrics of the song in American sign language, in a contained performance and full of emotional subtleties.
6. Arnold Schwarzenegger in “You Could Be Mine”, by Guns N ‘Roses
The clip was released with The Terminator 2 – The Final Judgment (1991), and mixes scenes from the movie with the band playing live. Schwarzenegger appears as the android T-800entitled to a “threat analysis” to the members of the Guns.
Bonus: Cast of Premonition 5 in Miles Fisher’s “New Romance”
Released shortly before the movie’s premiere, the clip works almost like a metalinguistic parody: Miles Fisherwho also works in the feature, plays a student in a college where his colleagues – the actors of Premonition 5 – die in creative and bloody scenes. With retro aesthetics and acid humor, the video became cult among franchise fans.
Source: Screenrant
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Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
