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10 best photobombs of 2014

The Collins English Dictionary has declared ‘photobomb’ as its Word of the Year. Here’s our top 10 celebrity photobombs of 2014
By Shanice Gravesandy
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1

The Queen photobomb

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At this year’s Commonwealth Games the Queen decided to add a royal touch this hockey player selfie.

Photo credit: @_JaydeTaylor on Twitter

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Jennifer Lawrence photobomb

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Jennifer Lawrence is not only famous for her award-winning performances – she’s also mastered the art of a good photobomb.

Photo credit: Ryan Seacrest

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3

Lupita Nyong’o photobomb

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Actress Lupita Nyong’o was so excited to be at The Oscars she couldn’t resist photobombing Jared Leto’s backstage close-up.

Photo credit: Getty Images

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Prince William photobomb

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Prince William caught the royal photobomb bug when he posed for Sir Chris Hoy’s picture.

Photo credit: @chrishoy on Twitter

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5

Bill Clinton photobomb

Head, Hairstyle, Mammal, Electric blue, Cobalt blue, Hair accessory, Brown hair, Blond, Long hair, Hair coloring,
Hopefully this little girl cheered up when realised she was part of a presidential picture.

Photo credit: @pixable on Twitter

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Prince Harry photobomb

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Prince Harry gets a big thumbs up for his professional photobombing skills – a talent that clearly runs in the family.

Photo credit: @Trevor Shailer on Facebook

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Benedict Cumberbatch photobomb

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Benedict Cumberbatch crashed U2’s moment at the 2014 Oscars. You can photobomb us any day Benedict.

Photo credit: Getty Images

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Beyonce photobomb

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Beyoncé catches a fan trying to sneak a selfie with the star.

Photo credit: @Bey_Legion on Twitter

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Steven Spielberg photobomb

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Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti Scialfa share a red carpet moment, with a surprise visit from Steven Spielberg.

Photo credit: @romaissaro on Twitter

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