7 Celebrities Who Are As Famous as Your Favorite NFL Teams Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez (PC: Instagram)
The National Football League (NFL) is a growing sport around the world, but it already has many famous faces among its fans.
Some are just as famous, if not more famous, than the franchises they support. Here are seven celebrities and their favorite American football teams.
Barack Obama (Chicago Bears)
Barack Obama may be one of the most famous people to have worshipped an NFL franchise. The former US president is a huge fan of his hometown team, the Chicago Bears.
The 62-year-old Democrat and first African-American president welcomed the team to the White House to celebrate the NFL trophy in 1985.
Taylor Swift (Kansas City Chiefs)
Taylor Swift, of course! These days, it's impossible not to think of the pop star when talking about the NFL and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who are looking to win their third consecutive championship.
The “Lover” singer, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was spotted wearing the franchise jersey in September 2023 and attended several games to support her team and her NFL beau.
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The 34-year-old celebrated this year's Super Bowl win with her American football player boyfriend, exchanging adorable kisses and hugs as cameras surrounded them.
Selena Gomez (Dallas Cowboys)
“Love You Like a Love Song” singer Selena Gomez is a Dallas Cowboys fan, as she was born in Grand Prairie, Texas. She had the option to root for her home state's team, the Houston Texans, but she preferred to root for the Cowboys.
The Rare Beauty owner performed live at AT&T Stadium during the halftime show of the Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders game on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013.
Gomez kicked off the set with a performance of “Walk Like a Champion” with Cowboys cheerleaders gathered around the stage.
She further tweeted, “Proud to perform for a great organization today during the @DallasCowboys game. Please support @SalvationArmyUS.”
Eminem (Detroit Lions)
Eminem, aka Marshall Mathers, is a proud and die-hard fan of his hometown team, the Detroit Lions, and even though the team lost to the San Francisco 49ers in this year's NFC Championship Game, the Rap God hitmaker voiced his support for the team.
Rapper Not Afraid posted about the Lions frequently, tweeting how proud he is of his team, “So proud of the @Lions. Thanks for a great season!!!! We'll be back!!!”
Brad Pitt (New Orleans Saints)
Brad Pitt is a New Orleans Saints fan and admires former quarterback Drew Brees, who spent most of his career with the New Orleans-based team.
The Troy actor also played catch with the retired NFL player on a balcony on Bourbon Street alongside his Interstellar star Matthew McConaughey.
Jon Bon Jovi (New England Patriots)
Jersey Guy Jon Bon Jovi is a huge fan of the New England Patriots, the team where the legendary Tom Brady spent 20 of his 23-year career.
Not only that, the “It's My Life” rock star is also friends with Patriots owner Robert Kraft and former head coach Bill Belichick, and has attended several games and training camps for the team that plays at Gillette Stadium.
The 62-year-old American singer was also photographed greeting Brady alongside his best friend Kraft while attending the St. Louis Rams vs. New England Patriots game at Wembley Stadium in London, England on October 28, 2012.
Johnny Depp (Miami Dolphins)
Johnny Depp is a Miami Dolphins fan and has been for quite some time. He attended every home game he could.
The actor also wears a Miami franchise jersey and now, as one of Hollywood's greatest actors, he travels to stadiums around the country supporting the franchise as Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean.
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Apart from these stars, there are other celebrities who love to root for their favorite NFL teams: Speaking of celebrities from the sports world, LeBron James is one of the most famous stars who roots for an NFL team.
The Los Angeles Lakers forward was a known Cowboys fan but left the team for the Cleveland Browns.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry supports Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders player Kevin Durant.
Outside of sports, legendary actor George Clooney is a Cincinnati Bengals fan, Justin Timberlake is a Green Bay Packers fan, X-Men star Hugh Jackman is a New York Giants supporter, Bradley Cooper worships the Philadelphia Eagles, and lastly, Adam Sandler is a New York Jets fan.
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