10 Times a Celebrity Was Famously Photographed Asleep in Public
No one is immune to nodding off in public. Even celebrities hit their limit, and sometimes, it happens in front of a camera. These photos capture stars caught mid-nap, and remind us that being tired doesn’t care how famous you are.
Beyoncé Caught Mid-Nap Like the Rest of Us

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Even Queen Bey gets wiped out. This photo, snapped during a car ride, shows her fast asleep next to her daughter’s car seat. For someone who runs the world, catching a nap on the go feels surprisingly relatable.
Cara Delevingne Dozes Off Backstage

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Backstage at Fashion Week doesn’t exactly scream “peace and quiet,” but Cara Delevingne managed to knock out there. That’s no surprise—she once called modeling “not her passion,” and this photo sort of proves it.
Wiz Khalifa After a Long Night Out

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Wiz Khalifa looked fully shut down in this post-party pic. Reports said he was heading home after a long night out, and honestly, the photo doesn’t argue. Celebrity or not, post-party naps hit the same way.
Kim Kardashian Slept Through the Glam

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This photo features Kim Kardashian in full glam, eyes closed, mid-transformation, and completely out. It’s unclear if she was prepping for a shoot or just too tired to finish getting ready. Either way, the look stayed camera-ready.
Prince Charles Nods Off Next to the Queen

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Cameras caught Prince Charles mid-snooze, slouched over a notepad with his head resting on one hand. Queen Elizabeth sat beside him, fully alert, and maybe slightly unimpressed. Royal duties come with long hours and slow ceremonies; this one just got the better of him.
Harry Styles Down for the Count at 30,000 Feet

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Tour life has its perks, but nonstop flights aren’t one of them. That’s why Harry Styles can be seen knocked out mid-air. Still, if anyone can make a fully reclined airline seat look cozy, it’s him.
Selena Gomez Hits Pause Mid-Scene

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Long hours on set have their moments, and Selena Gomez found hers. Slouched in a hoodie and purple sweats, she slipped into what can only be described as a zero-budget power nap.
James Franco Sleeps Through Higher Learning

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Nothing says dedication to academia like catching z’s mid-lecture. James Franco, deep into one of his many grad school pursuits, was caught fully passed out in class and looked like the only one getting any rest. After all, balancing Hollywood and homework clearly has its limits.
Zayn Malik Sleeping Like the Train’s Not Moving

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Only Zayn Malik could turn a train nap into an album cover. The eyeliner may be gone, but the moody energy remains strong. Even mid-nap, the ex-One Direction star somehow kept his signature brooding vibe intact.
Austin Mahone Finds Camping More Reliable

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Austin Mahone didn’t bother fighting for a seat; he just crawled under one. In a full hoodie and joggers, the singer passed out on the airport carpet like it was five-star bedding. Tour life teaches you one thing fast: if the gate’s not open yet, the floor is fair game.