Remember that Oscars group selfie? The image was the most famous group shot in history, but it had one thing missing… Jared Leto, who was left on the side lines.
The infamous 2014 crop-out moment sparked conversations on group shots and who makes the cut. And best believe you don’t want to be the person on the end.
As stars prepare to shine at the Oscars 2025, Samsung – whose new Galaxy S25 camera has Ultra-Wide mode that means no one is left out – surveyed the nation on the top red-carpet celebs that would make the cut for a group shot. From Margot Robbie to Tom Holland, the results are in for the famous faces too iconic to be excluded, according to Brits.
Tom Hanks takes the crown as Britain’s favourite celebrity for a group photo, with a fifth of Brits declaring him a must-have in any group shot. Hot on his heels are British actors Idris Elba and Olivia Coleman, who also featured in the top ten talent that Brits admire.
What sways Brits’ celebrity selfie choices? A significant two-thirds (66%) admit that their personality is what sways their preference for who makes the cut, followed by their talent (55%) and how attractive they are (36%).
Getting everyone in the shot is Brits biggest frustration when it comes to taking group shots (43%). In fact, a staggering 75% of Brits have experienced struggling to fit everyone in.
It’s no surprise then that a third have experienced someone not making the cut (29%) and a fifth have personally been cut out themselves before (18%).
To prevent any future faux pas, the Galaxy S25 series Ultra-Wide camera is a game-changer for capturing photos at even more ranges and angles. Whether you’re capturing a star-studded red-carpet shot, the atmosphere of an after-party or even getting a full family portrait, the Ultra-Wide precision lens makes it possible.
Struggling with group photos? The survey reveals that an ultra-wide camera might be the answer to group photo woes for many Brits, with 81% finding an ultra-wide camera lens appealing and 41% saying this feature would influence their decision when purchasing a new smartphone.
Top celebrities that Brits would never cut from their group shots:
- Tom Hanks
- Idris Elba
- Brad Pitt
- Margot Robbie
- Lady Gaga
- Olivia Colman
- Meryl Streep
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Tom Holland
Find out more about Ultra-Wide can help you capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s25-ultra/
