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In a pinch for a cool holiday gift for the Vanderpump Rules, Real Housewives or Below Deck fan-atic in your life? Now you can deliver a personal video message to a friend or family member from someone like Chef Adrian Martin or Bethenny Frankel from The Real Housewives of New York City.

Special online service, Cameo makes it possible for you to book a video message from your favorite celebrity or reality personality. The site seems to add new celebrities all the time but you have to act fast as others may not be available. Messages tend to be less than 60 seconds and pricing varies based on the personality. Here’s how you can have a special message from someone like Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi from Jersey Shore sent to that special someone.

Give some personal info

Each celebrity asks for some personal information about the recipient. For instance, Sonja Morgan recorded a message to a recipient named Mary whose daughter Noel said they were all going to her house but that Mary invited too many people to her house!

Or if you are looking for something with a lot of pep and fun, Carson Kresley definitely delivers. Plus he keeps it super personal and funny. Not sure if your favorite celebrity or reality personality is on the site? Use the search feature to find the celebrity you want.

Here’s how to use the service

Complete the personal information request. And if you forget to add something important, you have time to update your information. Include the recipient’s email or phone number so they can receive their personal greeting.

To download the video, the recipient just clicks on the Cameo link from their computer. And then presses the blue download button next to the video.

Turnaround time is typically about seven days, so plan ahead. However, many requests are fulfilled within only a few days upon request. Cameo offers a full refund if the request is not completed within the time frame. Use your debit or credit card to pay for your personal celebrity video.

Not all celebrities charge the same

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Some celebrities are surprisingly affordable. Whereas others charge the same as what it costs to make a mortgage payment. For instance, Martin’s message only sets you back $29, plus his message gives the recipient a great return. One reviewer wrote, “This meant so much to my wife, I played it for her in the doctors office when she was getting treatments. It brought her a big smile during a tough time. Thank you.”

Or you can have a Real Housewife send you a message. Sonja Morgan from The Real Housewives of New York City gets personal for only $99 or if you have a bigger budget you can hire Bethenny Frankel from the same franchise for $250.

If money is no object, you can hire “icon” Caitlyn Jenner to wish your loved one happy holidays (or for any occasion) for $1,000. Fans seem to be getting their money’s worth. “Thank you Caitlyn. It was perfect and I really appreciate it,” wrote one reviewer. Want your money to go to the greater good? Some celebrities are doing a Cameo for charity.