Cheat Codes
Skill Editing
Hold CTRL+SHIFT+C and you can open the cheat console. Enable cheats by typing testingcheats on/off. From there, you can enter the following code from the console to set the desired level on a given skill:
stats.set_skill_level [skilltype] [1-10]
As an example, you might enter stats.set_skill_level Major_Fishing 7 to set your skill level on Major Fishing to 7. The list of available skill types is as follows:
- Major_Photography
- Major_Baking
- Major_Fishing
- Major_Mischief
- Major_Guitar
- Major_Reaping
- Major_Programming
- Major_Gardening
- Major_GourmetCooking
- Major_Comedy
- Major_Charisma
- Major_Writing
- Major_VideoGaming
- Major_Violin
- Major_RocketScience
- Major_Painting
- Major_Piano
- Major_Logic
- Major_Handiness
- Major_HomestyleCooking
- Major_Bartending
- Skill_Fitness
- Skill_Child_Social
- Skill_Child_Motor
- Skill_Child_Creativity
- Skill_Child_Mental
The Best of Real-Life Celebrities in The Sims
Real Life Celebrities In The Sims
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Avril Lavigne (Official)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims: Superstar
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rnAs part of the Superstar expansion for the original The Sims, Avril Lavigne could be found in Studio Town. She wasn't playable, but could be interacted with including a unique "Ask for Autograph" dialog option. -
Beyonce (Unofficial)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnBeyonce is best known for her time spent as the lead singer for the group Destiny's Child as well as her solo debut album Dangerously in Love. She was added to The Sims 4 by users using the powerful character creator, which has resulted in some shockingly realistic look-a-likes available in the Sims Community. -
Christina Aguilera (Official)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims: Superstar
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rnChristina Aguilera is another example of a real-world celebrity added to The Sims through the Superstar expansion. She could be found in Studio Town where should could be interacted with. -
Drew Carey (Official)
Occupation: TV Personality
rnGame: The Sims: House Party
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rnDrew Carey is one of the most unique additions of a real person in The Sims. He was included in the House Party expansion for the original game where he would arrive in a limousine if a party is successful. His arrival would prompt buzz among party-goers, improving the morale of attendees. While the player wasn't able to directly interact with him, he would greet Sims automatically. -
Emma Watson (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actress
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThe default character creator has a variety of options that have allowed users to crate some remarkably life-like versions of Emma Watson. The best creations manage to reproduce her looks as well as her easy-going personality. -
Hilary Duff (Official)
Occupation: Actress
rnGame: The Sims 2: Pets
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rnWhile many of the official additions of real-world people into The Sims have been added through the Superstar expansion, Hilary Duff is one of a few exceptions. She was added in the Pets expansion to The Sims 2 where she would appear in the game with a pet Chihuahua. She could be seen walking around the city interacting with people along the way. -
John Lennon (Official)
Occupation: Musician
rnGame: The Sims 3: Showtime
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rnUnable to get the rights to add the famous John Lennon to The Sims 3, Maxis decided to try something new. It added a person who looked and acted like the famous John Lennon, but with the name Jimmy Lemmon to avoid a lawsuit in its Showtime expansion. Interestingly enough, he would be first encountered as a ghost in Starlight Shores. -
Johnny Depp (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actor rnGame: The Sims 4 rn rnMany users have attempted to recreate Johnny Depp's likeness in The Sims 4, with some being more successful than others. A few of the versions available in the Sims Community are remarkably life-like. -
Julie Taton (Official)
Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 2
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rnAlthough you would probably never be able to tell based on her blocky appearance in The Sims 2, Belgian supermodel Julie Taton was introduced to the game as a free download. She would wear one of the same outfits the real Julie has been seen wearing in real life, and even with the same zodiac sign. -
Kate Austen (Official)
Occupation: Survivor
rnGame: The Sims: Castaway Stories
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rnKate Austen is an interesting addition to the series as instead of being based on a real character she replicates Kate Austen, one of the characters in the hit show Lost. She bears similar looks and personality to Kate's actress, Evangeline Lilly. It's no surprise that she was added as part of the Castaway Stories add-on which focused on survival. -
Kate Upton (Unofficial)
Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnUser created look-a-likes of Kate Upton are an example of how powerful The Sims 4's character creator is. Many realistic versions of the famous supermodel can be seen in the Sims Community. -
Katy Perry (Official)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 3 DLC
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rnAfter an appearance in the trailer for The Sims 2: Apartment Life, Katy Perry was added as a DLC character for The Sims 3 through The Exchange. Around the same time she was made available exclusively through the collector's edition of The Sims 3: Showtime. She is regarded as one of the best additions of a real-world celebrity in The Sims with a lot of detail put into her character model. -
Marilyn Monroe (Unofficial)
Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 3/The Sims 4
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rnMarilyn Monroe has never been added to The Sims officially, but users have created many characters over the years that personify her. A character made by a user for The Sims 3 was one of the most downloaded creations for the game with a total of over one million downloads worldwide. -
Miley Cyrus (Unofficial)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThe Sims Community has a variety of Miley Cyrus options, ranging from her more conservative style of yesteryear to the aggressive and controversial Miley that the world has come to know recently. -
Mr. Bean (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actor
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnPlayed by British comedian Rowan Atkinson, Mr. Bean is one of the goofiest characters known to man. He has been recreated by users in spectacular fashion in The Sims 4, with his clumsiness and all. -
Nicki Minaj (Unofficial)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThere aren't many celebrities in the world today with as much spotlight on them as Nicki Minaj. With songs regularly hitting the top 10, she has become a prime candidate for users looking to recreate real people in The Sims 4. -
Robert Downey, Jr. (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actor
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnPerhaps best known for his role as Iron Man, Robert Downey, Jr. is one of the most noteworthy actors of today. He has been introduced to The Sims 4 thanks to its powerful Character Creator. -
Rod Humble (Official)
Occupation: Executive Producer
rnGame: The Sims 2: FreeTime
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rnYou might not recognize Rod Humble. If so, you aren't alone. He's not necessarily a celebrity, but he was the Executive Producer for The Sims 2, meaning that he played a critical role in its development. The team decided to put him in the game for its FreeTime expansion to celebrate him. -
The Black Eyed Peas (Official)
Occupation: Musicians
rnGame: The Urbz: Sims in the City
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rnBack in the days of GameCube and PlayStation 2, The Sims made its move to console in the form of The Urbz: Sims in the City. It was heavily marketed as including the Black Eyed Peas with Will.I.Am, adl.de.ap, and the rest of the gang. -
Will Wright (Official)
Occupation: Game Creator
rnGame: The Sims: Makin' Magic
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rnYou may have heard of Will Wright before. That because he's responsible for the birth of games including SimCity and The Sims. He was added to the franchise through The Sims: Makin' Magic, the final expansion for the original game. This expansion was focused on magic, and Will would play a part in performances. -
Real Life Celebrities In The Sims