Celebrities Rocking Ugly Christmas Sweaters

By Michele Yeo. 10 Nov 2020 6:10 PM

Ugly Christmas sweaters have become so popular and ubiquitous, you’re almost out of fashion if you haven’t rocked at least one. Here’s a roundup of some of our favourite ugly Christmas sweaters worn by celebrities from over the years.

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Ryan Reynolds
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Proving he truly is the gift that keeps on giving, Ryan Reynolds posted this hilarious snap in 2018 of him sporting an ugly Christmas sweater while Jake Gyllenhaal and Hugh Jackman revel in his festive fashion fail. The Canadian funnyman captioned the pic, "these f*cking *ssholes said it was a sweater party." Never change, Ryan Reynolds.
Mindy Kaling
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Mindy definitely doesn't opt for minimalism with this fabulously festooned festive frock. The actress captioned her ho ho holiday snap with the season greeting, "you can never be overly decorated for the holidays." We feel you, Mindy.
John Legend
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When you're the reigning Sexiest Man Alive, you're not going to hide your bod under an ugly sweater so... presenting the ugly Christmas vest! While backstage at "The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" recently, John Legend showed that it's possible to sex up seasonal wear. The best part is he's accessorized by a totally unimpressed Chrissy Teigen in the background.
David Beckham
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Nothing on eternally stylish and devastatingly handsome David Beckham could ever truly be ugly, including this "Game of Thrones"-inspired holiday sweater paying tribute to Jon Snow. Winter is coming, indeed.
Ilana Glazer
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The "Broad City" star and co-creator once opted for "notorious" Christmas attire, paying tribute to the legendary Biggie Smalls with this sweater that truly has the power to "hypnotize."
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Lance Bass
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These two definitely weren't afraid to go full fug in the name of festive fun with their atrocious attire. SMG captioned her seasonal snap with "I think we might with the Ugly Sweater couple contest."
Joe Jonas
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Joe Jonas proved the best Christmas sweaters are ones you can wear with a friend, sporting this festive sweater built for two with friend Jared Eng of Just Jared in 2014.
Kaley Cuoco
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Kaley Cuoco and her hubby Karl Cook made a big bang in 2017, sleighing with their couples Christmas sweater.
Pharrell Williams
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Pharrell can make anything cool. Whether it's a comically oversized hat or a Christmas sweater like the one he rocked at a 2014 taping of a Grammys Christmas special. Clap along if you're "happy" to see Pharrell in a Christmas sweater.
Willie Nelson
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Country superstar and marijuana enthusiast Willie Nelson rocked a Christmas sweater with an on brand message which is also a lyric from a Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg song. The sweater was actually a gift from Snoop himself.
Nick Lachey
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The singer and television host proved sometimes more really is more with this festive sweater he sported at a Hallmark Christmas in July event in 2018. It may have been 98 degrees outside but St. Nick looked like he was ready to let it snow.
Sofia Coppola
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We can't really consider this an "ugly" Christmas sweater because Bill Murray makes everything instantly cool. Director Sofia Coppola smartly combined the holiday spirit with promotional duties at the 2015 premiere of the "A Very Murray Christmas" Netflix movie which she directed.
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Matt and Miley chose ugly Christmas sweaters while shooting promos for their appearance on the "Saturday Night Live" holiday show in 2018. Mark Ronson, however, opted for basic black.
Ellie Kemper
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You could say Ellie Kemper's Christmas spirit is "unbreakable" and the adorable actress makes these ugly Christmas pyjamas look chic and cute.
Ozzy Osbourne
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He may be the Prince of Darkness but Ozzy Osbourne is also apparently the King of Christmas Sweaters. The musician showed off his Gremlins-themed holiday attire in 2016 but kept it on brand by throwing up some devil horns.
Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch
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Jane Lynch and Matthew Morrison look pawsitively gleeful in these matching Christmas sweaters back in 2015. Looks like they both had a Meowy Christmas that year.
Jonathan and Drew Scott
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Anyone can rock an ugly Christmas sweater but the Property Brothers and their family took it up a notch during the holidays in 2018 by rocking full-on ugly matching Christmas suits.
Taran Killam
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At the December 2017 premiere of "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" former SNL cast member Taran Killam got into the Christmas spirit whilst also paying tribute to the movie with this Yoda Christmas sweater. Like it we do.
Michael Shannon
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Michael Shannon may be a super serious actor who has played a variety of villains, but he proved he's capable of lightening up and having festive fun by sporting this ugly Christmas sweater at the 2015 premiere of "The Night Before."

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