Straight Chillin’: Stars Take On the Ice Bucket Challenge

Rihanna and Eminem, plus more raise awareness for ALS.

#ALSIceBucketChallenge - In just a few short days, the Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral on social media, with common folks and even celebrities volunteering to dump buckets of frigid ice water onto their bodies to raise awareness and donations supporting research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. To learn more about ALS or to support the cause, visit alsa.org.   Keep reading for a look back at our favorite celebrity ice bucket moments. Let's start with Ride Along star Kevin Hart. His post-ice face was absolutely priceless. (Photo: Kevin Hart via Instagram)

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#ALSIceBucketChallenge - In just a few short days, the Ice Bucket Challenge has gone viral on social media, with common folks and even celebrities volunteering to dump buckets of frigid ice water onto their bodies to raise awareness and donations supporting research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. To learn more about ALS or to support the cause, visit alsa.org.  Keep reading for a look back at our favorite celebrity ice bucket moments. Let's start with Ride Along star Kevin Hart. His post-ice face was absolutely priceless. (Photo: Kevin Hart via Instagram)

Rihanna and Eminem - On stage during the Detroit stop of their joint Monster Tour, both Rih and Slim Shady braved an ice bath, much to the delight of fans.   (Photos from Left: : MDollas11 via Instagram, Eminem via Facebook)

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Rihanna and Eminem - On stage during the Detroit stop of their joint Monster Tour, both Rih and Slim Shady braved an ice bath, much to the delight of fans.  (Photos from Left: : MDollas11 via Instagram, Eminem via Facebook)

Angela Simmons - The fashion designer starts a new trend: drenched and fabulous!  (Photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

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Angela Simmons - The fashion designer starts a new trend: drenched and fabulous! (Photo: Angela Simmons via Instagram)

Jordin Sparks - Joining her boo Jason Derulo, the pop star takes the plunge for charity.  (Photo: Jordin Sparks via Instagram)

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Jordin Sparks - Joining her boo Jason Derulo, the pop star takes the plunge for charity. (Photo: Jordin Sparks via Instagram)

Michael Jordan - In the sports world, the celebratory icy Gatorade bath is par for the course, so what’s another bucket for MJ?  (Photo: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge via YouTube.com)

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Michael Jordan - In the sports world, the celebratory icy Gatorade bath is par for the course, so what’s another bucket for MJ? (Photo: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge via YouTube.com)

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Kat Graham - Some like it hot. Apparently for this singer-actress, the colder, the better. (Photo: Kat Graham via Instagram)

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Kat Graham - Some like it hot. Apparently for this singer-actress, the colder, the better. (Photo: Kat Graham via Instagram)

Teyana Taylor - Never mind the ice, we can’t stop admiring Teyana’s abs! #Motivation  (Photo: Teyana Taylor via Instagram)

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Teyana Taylor - Never mind the ice, we can’t stop admiring Teyana’s abs! #Motivation (Photo: Teyana Taylor via Instagram)

Zoe Saldana  - While the Guardians of the Galaxy star admitted she couldn’t do the challenge “for obvious reasons,” rubbing her belly and finally confirming her pregnancy, her husband Marco Perego was happy to stand-in.  (Photo: Cynthia Cruz via YouTube.com)

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Zoe Saldana - While the Guardians of the Galaxy star admitted she couldn’t do the challenge “for obvious reasons,” rubbing her belly and finally confirming her pregnancy, her husband Marco Perego was happy to stand-in. (Photo: Cynthia Cruz via YouTube.com)

50 Cent - Fifty's animal ambition was certainly on display as he went head-to-head (or shall we say, head-to-bucket!) with the big chill.(Photo: 50 Cent via Instagram)

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50 Cent - Fifty's animal ambition was certainly on display as he went head-to-head (or shall we say, head-to-bucket!) with the big chill.(Photo: 50 Cent via Instagram)

Jourdan Dunn - We’ve heard of models indulging in an ice bath facial to tighten and smooth their skin, but the British beauty’s soak session took it to a whole new level.(Photo: Jourdan Dunn via Instagram)

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Jourdan Dunn - We’ve heard of models indulging in an ice bath facial to tighten and smooth their skin, but the British beauty’s soak session took it to a whole new level.(Photo: Jourdan Dunn via Instagram)

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Tracee Ellis Ross - The actress made quite the splash, no?(Photo: Tracee Ellis Ros via Instagram)

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Tracee Ellis Ross - The actress made quite the splash, no?(Photo: Tracee Ellis Ros via Instagram)

Dr. Dre - A cool bath for charity is just what the doctor ordered! The rapper-mogul conquered the challenge like a champ.(Photo: Beats by Dre via Youtube)

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Dr. Dre - A cool bath for charity is just what the doctor ordered! The rapper-mogul conquered the challenge like a champ.(Photo: Beats by Dre via Youtube)

Zendaya - Zendaya made it a family affair, bringing in the cast and crew from her new Disney show, K.C. Undercover.  (Photo: Zendaya via Instagram)

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Zendaya - Zendaya made it a family affair, bringing in the cast and crew from her new Disney show, K.C. Undercover. (Photo: Zendaya via Instagram)

Iggy Azalea - No need for fanciness here. The Aussie rapper stips down into a cute red bikini for her ice bath.  (Photo: Iggy Azalea via Instagram)

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Iggy Azalea - No need for fanciness here. The Aussie rapper stips down into a cute red bikini for her ice bath.  (Photo: Iggy Azalea via Instagram)

Take the Challenge - Rita Ora in NYC gets drenched while doing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which is to raise awareness and funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.(Photo: Splash News)

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Rita Ora - The songstress was literally chillin’ in the streets of New York City.  (Photo: Splash News)

Photo By Photo: Splash News

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Kylie Jenner - The young fashionista let mom Kris Jenner do the honors.  (Photo: Kylie Jenner via Instagram)

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Kylie Jenner - The young fashionista let mom Kris Jenner do the honors. (Photo: Kylie Jenner via Instagram)

Chris Brown - Despite being drenched to the bone, Breezy was all smiles.  (Photo: Chris Brown via Instagram)

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Chris Brown - Despite being drenched to the bone, Breezy was all smiles. (Photo: Chris Brown via Instagram)

Dwyane Wade - The Miami Heat star called out fellow ballers Kobe Bryant, Chris Bosh, Norris Cole and Magic Johnson to follow his lead.(Photo: Dwyane Wade via Instagram)

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Dwyane Wade - The Miami Heat star called out fellow ballers Kobe Bryant, Chris Bosh, Norris Cole and Magic Johnson to follow his lead.(Photo: Dwyane Wade via Instagram)

Gabrielle Union - Not to be outdone, Wade's fiancé took on the challenge “Black girl style,” but that shower cap was clearly no match for what came next. (Photo: Gabrielle Union via Instagram)

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Gabrielle Union - Not to be outdone, Wade's fiancé took on the challenge “Black girl style,” but that shower cap was clearly no match for what came next. (Photo: Gabrielle Union via Instagram)

Oprah Winfrey - They’re BFFs for life, so we’re not surprised Gayle King was there for Oprah’s icy moment.(Photo: Oprah via Instagram)

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Oprah Winfrey - They’re BFFs for life, so we’re not surprised Gayle King was there for Oprah’s icy moment.(Photo: Oprah via Instagram)

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Shad Moss - The 106 & Park host gladly accepted Chris Brown's challenge live on the air.   (Photo: BET)

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Shad Moss - The 106 & Park host gladly accepted Chris Brown's challenge live on the air.  (Photo: BET)

Jennifer Lopez - J. Lo’s self proclaimed “after workout” ice bath, co-starring her adorable twins Emme and Max, was as flawless as her hard-earned bod.  (Photo: Jennifer Lopez via Instagram)

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Jennifer Lopez - J. Lo’s self proclaimed “after workout” ice bath, co-starring her adorable twins Emme and Max, was as flawless as her hard-earned bod. (Photo: Jennifer Lopez via Instagram)

Jason Derulo - What a trooper! The “Talk Dirty” crooner flashed his megawatt grin even through the discomfort.   (Photo: Jason Derulo via Instagram)

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Jason Derulo - What a trooper! The “Talk Dirty” crooner flashed his megawatt grin even through the discomfort.  (Photo: Jason Derulo via Instagram)

Gwen Stefani - She ain’t no Hollaback Girl, but Gwen Stefani couldn’t help but shout it out as country singer Blake Shelton gets her right down the back.  (Photo: The Voice via YouTube.com)

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Gwen Stefani - She ain’t no Hollaback Girl, but Gwen Stefani couldn’t help but shout it out as country singer Blake Shelton gets her right down the back. (Photo: The Voice via YouTube.com)

Lady Gaga - It looks like Gaga set out to perform the most bizarre #ALSIceBucketChallenge to date. Mission accomplished. (Photo: Lady Gaga via Instagram)

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Lady Gaga - It looks like Gaga set out to perform the most bizarre #ALSIceBucketChallenge to date. Mission accomplished. (Photo: Lady Gaga via Instagram)

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Karrueche Tran - Before getting drenched, the beauty was sure to nominate her girls Cassie, Christina Milian, Teyana Taylor and Amber Rose.(Photo: Karrueche Tran via Instagram)

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Karrueche Tran - Before getting drenched, the beauty was sure to nominate her girls Cassie, Christina Milian, Teyana Taylor and Amber Rose.(Photo: Karrueche Tran via Instagram)

Justin Bieber - The Biebs dedicated his second Ice Bucket Challenge to all his Beliebers “all over the world.” You in?(Photo: Justin Bieber via Instagram)

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Justin Bieber - The Biebs dedicated his second Ice Bucket Challenge to all his Beliebers “all over the world.” You in?(Photo: Justin Bieber via Instagram)

LeBron James - A ripped LeBron James went beast mode on his yacht and issued the challenge to President Obama. (Photo: Lebron James via Instagram)

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LeBron James - A ripped LeBron James went beast mode on his yacht and issued the challenge to President Obama. (Photo: Lebron James via Instagram)

Kerry Washington - What would Olivia Pope do in this situation? We’re guessing she’d make like Kerry and put the “white hat” aside and get wet!  (Photo: Kerry Washington via Instagram)

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Kerry Washington - What would Olivia Pope do in this situation? We’re guessing she’d make like Kerry and put the “white hat” aside and get wet! (Photo: Kerry Washington via Instagram)

Photo By Photo: Kerry Washington via Instagram

Keke Palmer - The Just Keke host braves not one, but two buckets of ice water. Go, girl!(Photo: Keke Palmer via Instagram)

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Keke Palmer - The Just Keke host braves not one, but two buckets of ice water. Go, girl!(Photo: Keke Palmer via Instagram)