Julia Roberts's Real Voice Revealed in Red Nose Day Skit

Red Nose Day landed stateside with a bang.

The awareness campaign, which started in Britain in 1988 to raise money for poverty-stricken children in the U.K. and Africa, arrived in the U.S. today with the same important purpose. Dozens of stars joined forces with NBC and participated in a three-hour telecast Thursday night in an effort to raise funds for children living in poverty here at home and abroad.

The show featured segments that told moving stories of children in need, as well as funny skits starring some of Hollywood's biggest celebs letting loose for a good cause.

In the words of host Seth Meyers, "We make you laugh, then we make you cry, then we make you open your wallet."

Here are three of our favorite bits:

1. Hollywood Secrets: In an Access Hollywood-type exposé, the "real" voices of our favorite stars — such Julia Roberts — are revealed. As Jodie Foster puts it, Julia has "a unique voice. It's not what I would associate with a Hollywood leading lady." Her former co-stars Hugh Grant from Notting Hill and Richard Gere also open up about the surprising discovery they made while working with the actress. Turns out she isn't the only one who's been hiding behind great editing in her films. Grant, Liam Neeson, and Daniel Craig's voices don't sound quite the way we thought, either. Check out the clip above to see what we mean.

2. New Jobs for British Actors: The Brits invaded the telecast because, well, they do everything better than Americans! So they wouldn't overshadow Red Nose Day's debut in the States, Meyers put them to work backstage. Watch to see Robert Pattinson parking (and crashing) cars at valet, supermodel Naomi Campbell behind the camera, Simon Cowell directing the show, Orlando Bloom in the sound booth, Sir Ian McKellen manning the teleprompter, and many more awesome cameos.

3. Will Ferrell vs. Nick Offerman: Who's More 'Appealing'?: Parodying The Voice's music competition's battle rounds, the funnymen go head to head in an "appeal off." But this faceoff has nothing to do with their musical chops — it's about who is the best at charity. Offerman attempts to get in "appealing" shape by hiring an "appealing coach," who happens to be Jeff Goldblum. But is that enough to put Nick on top? Check out the video to see who wins.

The funds raised during the Red Nose Day campaign will be given to a variety of nonprofit organizations, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Children's Health Fund, Feeding America, the National Council of La Raza, and the United Way. To learn more or donate, click here.