SZA can check off another accomplished goal on her career bucket list. She announced that she will join the “Sesame Street” cast for an upcoming episode. The date has yet to be released.
The “Snooze” singer shared the exciting news on X, after quoting a reply to a 2017 resurfaced tweet. The old tweet of hers inquired about how to be a guest star on the show. The artist followed it up with a recent picture of her and the “Sesame Street” cast members.
She continued the celebration on Instagram and shared a post with behind-the-scenes pictures and footage of her filming on set.
“Dreams come true,” the musician wrote. “This was the purest happiest day from top to bottom. Thank you for having me and patching up my inner child.”
The recording artist joins a list of other women and Black celebrities who have appeared on the educational program. Scroll down memory lane to see other Black women who had a cameo in “Sesame Street.”
Quinta Brunson on Spreading Kindness
Quinta Brunson, who stars as Janine Teagues in the popular show “Abbott Elementary,” brought her teaching skills to “Sesame Street” in January. The Emmy award-winning writer and actress guest starred on the show to educate Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster about the importance of kindness. Brunson teaches the “Monster Elementary” students invaluable life lessons on empathy, compassion and consideration of others. The wholesome interaction pulls on viewers’ heartstrings and makes watching the episode unfold a joyful experience for adults and children.
Gabrielle Union on the Magic of Unity
Gabrielle Union joined the “Sesame Street” cast in April 2022 to share the Word of the Day. The actress, joined by Grover and his friends, taught the puppets about the significance of unity. Union touched on the power of togetherness and how it takes shape through friendship, family and other communal groups. After the clip aired, supporters showered the entertainer with love after she shared photos of her on set with the crew.
Michelle Obama on the Importance of Breakfast
The forever First Lady Michelle Obama visited “Sesame Street” in July 2014 to speak on the health benefits of breakfast. She is served oatmeal, yogurt and a fruit salad, while engaging with Grover about the importance of the first meal of the day. In a scene where Grover complains about his tiredness and low energy, the political figure teaches the puppet how eating a nutritious breakfast can reverse his symptoms. Grover takes her advice and hilariously proceeds to eat Obama’s meal.
Janelle Monáe on the Power of “Yet”
In September 2014, Janelle Monáe turned her invite into a music video that featured her “Sesame Street” castmates. The singer made a jingle that spoke about the power of the word “yet” and not giving up on accomplishing life goals. The catchy song is filled with advice, positive affirmations and encouragement for the “Sesame Street” crew and its viewers.
Ariana DeBose on the Meaning of Friendship
Ariana DeBose made her musical cameo with the “Sesame Street” cast in November 2023. The Broadway star sat on a bench with Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby to sing about the magic of friendship. In the heartwarming episode, she was joined by other puppets to sing the song “Friendship Feeling” together.