The Exchange for The Sims 3 is a one-stop shop for all your Sims-related needs, with a number of interesting items available for download that were created by other players. Featured categories include accessories, clothing, households, lots, patterns, and more. You can also download actual Sims to add to your game. Here are some of the more interesting celebrity-inspired creations from The Sims 3 community, all of which can be downloaded for free. If you enjoy these Sims, be sure to click on the "Recommend It" button underneath the Sim's portrait.
Marilyn Monroe
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The Hollywood star may have left the spotlight far too soon, but she can still shine in your Sims' households if you’re looking for a glint of glamor, friendly flirtation, and a dash of panache. While there are multiple versions of Marilyn on the Exchange, the one by user Federico looks most like the celebrity (others could pass for Britney Spears). You need to have both the Ambitions and World Adventures expansion packs to use this particular character, however.
Michael Jackson
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The King of Pop can rule over your household if you’re looking for an eccentric personality whose behavior is guaranteed to shake things up in your game. While the hair is off (The Sims 3 has a notoriously weak selection of hairstyles), this version of Michael is otherwise bears a strong resemblance to the late singer. User Squalll had fun with the traits as well, giving the gloved one such attributes as "Insane" and "Never Nude" in addition to "Charismatic" and "Artistic."
Sarah Palin
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The former vice presidential candidate and mayor of Alaska can help blaze a trail in your maverick-deficient Sims household with her no-nonsense attitude and outdoorsy charms. Be sure to have a few magazines lying around the living room, as Palin is an avid reader of "all of them." User Vanderjn captured Palin’s distinctive look, and her traits of "Loves The Outdoors," "Ambitious," and "Family-Oriented" seem to be spot-on.
Dr. Phil McGraw
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Is family life becoming a bit too stressed out for your Sims? Well, then it's time to get real -- with a fake Dr. Phil. The self-help guru known for his folksy phrases might be able to study your Sims' quirky behavior for a new television episode or book. Or he might just lounge on the sofa while reading a book. You just never know with that wacky guy. User Enkeli63 did a nice job with the likeness, and the traits are what you'd expect from the good doctor.
Charlie Sheen
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The movie and television actor who seemed to come unhinged during 2010 is yours for the taking with this Sims-related version created by user Jeanamariex3. While this version of Sheen isn't perfect, the eyebrows and hair are closer to the actor than some of the other versions available on the Exchange. Plus, the traits are perfect: "Commitment Issues," "Lucky," "Party Animal," "Insane," and "Charismatic."
Nicolas Cage
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There are a surprising number of fake Nicolas Cages available to download on the Exchange, but this version by user Fieryfemale not only captures the distinctive look of the quirky Oscar-winning actor, but his perceived traits as well. If you're looking to add an "Excitable Heavy Sleeper" that's also a "Party Animal" and "Daredevil" with a "Good Sense of Humor," then Nick Cage should be at the top of your celebrity Sims wish list.