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Bad Bunny made a good impression with his Super Bowl 2026 Halftime performance.
After all, the “DtMF” singer’s Feb. 8 performance in the middle of the game that saw the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots officially set a viewership record. The show received 4.175 billion views across global and US broadcast, YouTube and digital properties in 24 hours, according to Roc Nation.
The 31-year-old (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) of course gave his massive audience quite a lot to take in. In addition to celebrity cameos by Cardi B, Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga and more, he also included a real-life wedding ceremony in between songs.
For the happy couple—Eleisa Aparicio and Thomas Wolter—the experience was a dream come true.
“I’ll never forget the feeling,” Eleisa told the New York Times of receiving the opportunity in an interview last month. “They were like, ‘Benito wants to capture real people, real emotions, real love.’”
And while 70,000 people within Levi’s Stadium saw their big moment captured, on top of the billions at home, Eleisa assured she wasn’t nervous at all.
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“Just looking at him, it just took away all the nerves,” she said of her groom, who for his part added, “I was so locked in on her.”
Bad Bunny, however, wasn’t as easily able to shake off the pre-show jitters.
“I think about the Super Bowl halftime show at 4 a.m.,” he admitted in a press conference leading up to the game, per USA Today. “I’ve been trying not to think too much about it but it’s been hard.”
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As for how he quelled the anxiety? “I’ve just been working out, trying to eat healthy,” he continued. “I’ve not even been playing that much dominoes.”
The 31-year-old quipped, “That’s been killing me, bro.”
Luckily, the stress was well worth it, as Bad Bunny’s halftime show sparked joy in so many people—which was his goal from the start.
“You’ve always got to be proud about who you are and feel comfortable being yourself,” he added. “And be proud about where you’re from, but don’t let that limit yourself. I’m proud about where I’m from but I also know where I can go.”
For a deeper look into Bad Bunny’s halftime show, keep reading…
La Gasolina
The Grammy winner kicked off the halftime show in an all-white ensemble.
Ricky Martin’s Moment
The “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer made a cameo during the halftime show.
Lady Gaga’s cameo
Bad Bunny included one of his favorite singers in his performance.
Die With a Smile
Gaga performed a rendition of her and Bruno Mars‘ hit “Die With a Smile.”
A Star-Studded Ensemble
Karol G , Cardi B and more appeared on Bad Bunny’s stage
Pedro Pascal’s Performance
The Last of Us actor was among the star-studded cameos.
Like It Like That
Dancers surrounded a truck as Bad Bunny performed on its hood.
A Moment for the Dancers
On top of a terrific vocal performance by the “Monaco” singer, his dancers equally stole the show.
A Tribute to Puerto Rico
Many references to Bad Bunny’s home were added into the performance.
A Moment of Matrimony
A couple, who had invited Bad Bunny to their nuptials, tie the knot during Bad Bunny’s performance. The bride dazzled in a Hayley Paige gown.
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