Top 20 Stars You Forgot Appeared on Supernatural

“Fallen Idols”

Yes, really. The infamous reality TV star/actress/model appears as herself on “Supernatural”…sort of. Several fans of Paris Hilton are shocked to encounter her and become even more so when she kidnaps one of them. As it turns out, she’s actually a forest god called a Leshi who takes on the appearance of its victims’ idols to ensnare them and feed on their deaths. It also takes the form of Mahatma Gandhi and Abraham Lincoln. The Leshi is finally killed by being decapitated by Sam. That’s NOT hot.

“Hollywood Babylon”

Gary Cole is famously one of the ultimate Hollywood character actors that everyone recognizes, yet whom not everyone can name. Cole appears as Brad Redding, a producer on the set of a horror movie in Season 2. The veteran actor plays a perfectly smug, ignorant Hollywood executive, making ignorant suggestions to those in charge, and even mistaking Dean for a production assistant. However, while the initial thing that brings Sam and Dean to the set turns out to have been a hoax, Redding is killed by a ghost for real on set. Guess Redding ended up making the film more “colorful” after all.

“Roadkill”

An actress who’s no stranger to genre parts, Tricia Helfer is best known for appearing in “Battlestar Galactica.” Her role in “Supernatural” is a bit more down-to-earth, though still uncanny. Helfer plays Molly McNamara, a woman who gets into a car wreck with her husband, only to awaken to find him missing. She’s terrorized by a man named Jonah Greely, and, after turning to Sam and Dean for help, she discovers that he’s a ghost. After laying Greely to rest though, Molly discovers that she’s dead too. Helfer perfectly portrays her heartbreak at realizing her husband has moved on and her own decision to move on.

“Blood Lust” & “Mommy Dearest”

Amber Benson plays Lenore, a vampire who resists her kind’s urges to feed on humans. Benson is best known for playing Tara on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” so this part is definitely in her wheelhouse. In her first appearance, Lenore is revealed as a vamp who feeds on cow blood instead of humans. However, she is tempted and tortured by a sadistic hunter, Gordon Walker. The boys free her after she successfully proves she still has some humanity left. Tragically, her second appearance is also her last, as Lenore’s vampire instincts return along with the progenitor of monsters, Eve, and she requests to be put down.

“Shut Up, Dr. Phil”

Speaking of “Buffy” alums, Charisma Carpenter also shows up on “Supernatural” alongside another cast member, James Marsters. The duo play a married couple, Maggie and Don, who are going through a rough patch after Don apparently has an affair. The only trouble is that both of them are powerful witches, and the people of their town suffer for it when Maggie starts taking out her rage on the townspeople. After Sam and Dean intervene, and maybe try to kill Maggie, the pair of probably-immortal magic users eventually patch things up. Honestly, with Carpenter’s and Marsters’ record in the Buffyverse, this is downright healthy by comparison!

“No Rest For the Wicked” & “Yellow Fever”

Before her breakout role on the Disney Channel sitcom “A.N.T. Farm,” Sierra McCormick first debuted on TV screens in a fictional role via “Supernatural.” McCormick plays Zoey Fremont, a young girl who is possessed by the demon Lilith, as well as Lilith herself. Lilith terrorizes Zoey’s family, all in a bid to manipulate Sam into killing her. As Lilith, McCormick is surprisingly terrifying. She’s so scary, that it’s no wonder Dean is haunted by hallucinations of her in an episode the following season! The fact that it was her acting debut only makes the terror she inspires that much more impressive!

“Faith”

Oh, you thought there were no more Buffyverse stars on “Supernatural”? Think again! Julie Benz got her big break on “Buffy” and “Angel,” but also had a notable role on “Dexter.” In this season 1 appearance, Benz plays Layla, a woman with terminal cancer. She meets Sam and Dean while visiting a faith healer. Despite Dean’s cynicism and her unwavering faith, the two of them form a bond. Unfortunately, the faith healer Layla hopes can save her is unwittingly trading one life for another with help from a reaper, controlled by the man’s wife. Sam and Dean put a stop to the reaper, leaving Layla still dying. Benz’s performance in her final scene with Dean still gets to us.

“Wishful Thinking”

Famous for his role as quirky dope Dez on “Austin and Ally,” Calum Worthy had a considerably less charming role on “Supernatural.” Worthy played a young man named Denny, who, like several other residents of a town, see their wishes come true. Denny’s wish is that he becomes invisible, so that he can spy on women. We’re pretty sure that kind of behavior would be a no-go on the show that made him famous, considering it aired on the family-friendly Disney Channel.

“After School Special”

More known these days for having been on another CW show, “The 100,” as Octavia Blake, Marie Avgeropoulos had a small part in the fourth season of “Supernatural.” Her character is Taylor, a popular girl who finds herself ridiculed after rumors of her alleged romantic exploits make the rounds at school. After a less than “it” girl tries to comfort her, Taylor rebuffs and insults her; prompting the second girl to brutally murder Avgeropoulos’ character after being possessed and leading to the Winchesters investigating the killing. Thankfully, the actress gained better survival skills in her later show.

“Family Remains”

The star of “13 Reasons Why,” Dylan Minnette’s role in “Supernatural” also sees him reaching out to a troubled girl. Minnette plays Danny Carter, a young boy whose new home appears to be haunted. However, far from the usual sort of vengeful spirit the Winchesters run into, this girl is actually still alive and has been living behind the walls for years; making it a rare episode without supernatural events. Like on the Netflix show, Minnette’s character is too late to prevent the girl’s death, as she’s too far gone, or at least too murderous, to be saved.

“Pilot” & Various

Adrianne Palicki plays Jessica, Sam’s girlfriend whose murder at the hands of a demon motivates Sam into returning to the life of a hunter. Now, we can practically hear all of the diehard “Supernatural” fans typing - “who could forget about Jessica?!” To which we can only say… look, “Supernatural” is… it’s a long show, okay? Despite her pivotal part, Palicki only reappears a couple times throughout the series in cameos, dream sequences, and being impersonated by the Devil. So it’s understandable that some of the more casual fans forgot that the actress who went on to greater fame on “Friday Night Lights,” “Agents of SHIELD,” and “The Orville” also appeared in this crucial “Supernatural” role.

“Wendigo”

What?! Young Han Solo himself was in “Supernatural?” Yep. A long, long time ago, in a season far, far away. The first one, in fact! Alden Ehrenreich appeared in the second episode of the series. The “Solo” actor appeared as Ben Collins, whose older brother goes missing in the woods after being targeted by a Wendigo. Together with the Winchesters, Ben searches for and eventually rescues his brother; making for a reunion that was probably more satisfying than “Solo”’s performance at the box office.

“After School Special”

Before she gained recognition on another supernatural CW show, “The Vampire Diaries,” Candice Accola, also known as Candice King, appeared on “Supernatural” in a flashback. She plays Amanda, a girl who briefly dates Dean at one of the many high schools the Winchesters attend. After catching Dean cheating on her, she gives him a piece of her mind, while also ruining his chances for popularity among the student body. Candice’s popularity as an actress has only risen since she appeared on the show though.

“Wendigo”

This late actor, best known for his role on “Glee” as Finn, is another star who appeared way back in “Supernatural”’s second episode. Monteith portrayed Gary, a young man who also went on the ill-fated camping trip that was attacked by a Wendigo. Gary is one of those who does not make it out alive though, as he’s brutally killed off-screen by the creature after being hung up in its lair. Despite the small part, we’re positively “gleeful” to get to see any more of the departed actor’s work.

“It's the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester”

Most known for playing the surprisingly nice queen bee Hanna on “Pretty Little Liars,” Ashley Benson played a far less kind part on “Supernatural.” Benson guest starred as Tracy, an immortal witch trying to resurrect a demon by murdering/sacrificing people in bizarre ways while masquerading as a high school student; even being willing to kill her own brother to accomplish her goal. Benson’s witchy character gets her comeuppance when the demon promptly kills her after its summoning and the part likely prepared her well for portraying a “pretty little liar.”

“Appointment In Samarra”

Robert Englund is among the most famous icons in horror, but you still might not recognize him, at least without the makeup. Englund is best known as Freddy Krueger, the sadistic villain of the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” franchise. In “Supernatural,” Englund plays a far more benevolent role, even if his character does kill Dean - don’t worry, he asks for it. Englund’s character, Dr. Robert, helps Dean die for several minutes so that he can speak to Death. We can’t help but wonder what Freddy would have to say about this! Probably something quippy about leaving the job half done!

“Thin Lizzie”

One of the young stars of “Stranger Things,” Finn Wolfhard encountered some pretty bizarre and upsetting occurrences on “Supernatural” prior to the ‘80s sci-fi show’s premiere. Wolfhard plays Jordy, a boy whose parents are both murdered by his babysitter, who has had her soul removed. Wolfhard only has a few scenes, but he does a great job playing a range of emotions, from relief, to fear, to complete shock at the loss of his parents; demonstrating the young actor’s talents, which we’d go on to see even more of later on.

“Blade Runners”

Best known from her time on the reality series “Jersey Shore,” Nicole Polizzi, often known by her nickname Snooki, makes a brief, yet hilarious cameo on “Supernatural.” When Sam and Dean need to track down the king of Hell, they summon a crossroads demon. And who should appear but a demon possessing Polizzi! The Snooki demon reluctantly helps the Winchesters out, pointing them in Crowley’s direction. However, the boys exorcize the entity from Polizzi’s body instead of setting her free. Given how cutthroat show business can be, we’re not sure whether removing the demon would’ve hurt or helped her career…

“The Usual Suspects”

Linda Blair is another horror icon, best known for playing the possessed girl Regan from “The Exorcist” films. Her role here is considerably less creepy though. Blair plays Diana Ballard, a police detective who, along with her partner Peter Sheridan, arrests Sam and Dean for murder. The boys’ claims that the killer may have been a ghost at first seems ridiculous, but then Ballard sees a ghost in a mirror. Eventually she pieces together that her partner actually committed the crime and is trying to pin the killings on the Winchesters, with the ghost warning them about the real killer’s identity. Anyone else craving pea soup?

“Season Seven, Time for a Wedding!”

He’s Aaron Burr, sir! Before making it big on Broadway, Leslie Odom Jr. also appeared on “Supernatural!” The “Hamilton” actor plays Guy, who at first appears to be a party planner who also gives Becky a love potion. However, in truth, Guy is a crossroads demon. Guy, like the rest of his kind, is fond of making deals with dire consequences. However, this demon finds a loophole that lets him break his deals by having another demon kill his “clients.” But when the Winchesters, and worse, Guy’s boss, Crowley the king of Hell, finds out what he’s doing, well it’s the end of Guy’s scheme - and probably Guy, too. Odom Jr. is clearly having a ball with the part, and we are with watching him, too!