The NFL is one of the most popular sports organizations in the U.S., leading the best football teams in the world in mouthwatering clashes that millions of fans get to enjoy every single year. Its popularity started growing for the first time over a hundred years ago, and it has shown no signs of slowing down ever since. If you’re a football fan, you’ve probably made quite a splash about it on social media, and are proud to call yourself a fan of your favorite team. Some celebrities love doing the same! Although photographed at NFL games sometimes, a couple of celebs are such big groupies that they have to rein in their excitement to avoid making headlines when they attend games. Who are these secret fanatics and are there any of your favorites on the list?
These Celebs Are Massive NFL Groupies
Eminem
Marshall Mathers is not only known for being one of the best rappers in the world after all! As it turns out, he is obsessed with the Detroit Lions. We’re talking die-hard, and never missing a single game. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, he was often photographed at their games, although he does his best to be as incognito as possible. The last thing he wants is a drunk crowd starting to spit bars for “Lose Yourself” to him while he’s enjoying some time off.
Eminem
Brad Pitt
He might be one of the most recognizable men on the planet, but that doesn’t mean that he can’t have his own obsessive vices. Over his long spanning career, he has never been shy about how much he loves the NFL, and particularly the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints. Once, he even got to rub shoulders with the Chiefs, when he starred in an advertising campaign for them. It must have been an absolute dream come true for him.
Brad Pitt Chiefs And Saints
Ty Burrell
Modern Family’s beloved Phil Dunphy is somewhat more refined in real life, and unlike his character, actor Ty Burrell can actually catch a football relatively in real life. He is a self-professed NFL fanatic and speaks proudly about following the league ever since he was a little boy. He’s stuck with the same team for all the years, and the Los Angeles Rams have been happy to have him on the side of the field as often as possible over the years.
Ty Burrell Los Angeles Rams
Chris Berman
Known affectionately by his fans as “Boomer”, Chris Berman has been a long-standing NFL fan for as long as he has been alive. His team of choice is the Buffalo Bills, which he has promoted as often as possible on his show whenever producers have allowed him to do so. He’s even gone so far as to work in a few catchphrases about the team, which have ended up turning into online hashtags for fans to share and spread the love for the team.
Chris Berman Buffalo Bills
Michael Phelps
The Baltimore Ravens are lucky to have an Olympic gold medalist on their side whenever they play a match! Michael Phelps might love swimming, but it turns out football is his second love in sports. Whenever he gets the chance to watch them play, he makes sure that he wears his number twelve jersey, and usually he is in such good spirits during the game, that he gladly poses for selfies with fans around him. A true gentleman, if there ever was one!
Michael Phelps Ravens
Samuel L. Jackson
It’s hard to find anybody in the world who doesn’t love at least one of the legendary actors Samuel L. Jackson’s films. He has turned into a household name thanks to these starring roles, and has scored a series of accolades for his performances. One of his more low-key passions is the NFL, and he proudly supports none other than the Atlanta Falcons. As the picture below shows, he’s even appeared on promotional campaigns for them over the years.
Samuel L Jackson Atlanta Falcons
Stephen Curry
The Carolina Panthers weren’t only the starring team in the hit 2000’s college football TV series Friday Night Lights. They’re also the apple of Stephen Curry’s eye in real life. The Panthers are based in his hometown, which explains why he has always had a big soft spot for them. The Basketball star has often been seen at their games in previous years, and has talked on social media about missing attending their matches during the pandemic.
Stephen Curry Carolina Panthers
George Clooney
When George Clooney isn’t selling Nespresso capsules to an audience of millions, or starring in a movie that requires a silver fox in the leading role, he’s out and about supporting his favorite NFL team, the Cincinnati Bengals. Never one to waver in his loyalty, over the course of his life he has stuck with them through thick and thin. We think it’s high time for them to give him some sort of an award for the promotional work he does for them on the side.
George Clooney Cincinnati Bengals
Paul Rudd
When Paul Rudd wasn’t playing Phoebe’s husband Mike on Friends, he was often seen on the big screen watching his favorite NFL team in action. The Kansas City Chiefs have always been an important part of his social life, but this is especially true for his college years. Because he was an attendee of the University of Kansas, it’s easy to imagine why he fell in love with the team, and still follows their every move to this day.
Paul Rudd Kansas City Chiefs
Lebron James
Considering the extent to which Lebron James has dedicated his life to basketball, it’s hard for us to believe he could love another sport almost as much. As it turns out, he is a massive NFL fan, and pretty much enjoys all kinds of sports. The Dallas Cowboys are better off for having Lebron as a fan, and he can often be spotted showing them some love on his social media accounts. We’re sure that they’re not complaining about millions of people reading those supportive tweets.
Lebron James Dallas Cowboys
Barack Obama
If you’re running for President of the United States, it probably helps to know a little bit about the biggest sports in the country. As it turns out, Barack Obama didn’t even have to be convinced to start following sports when he was running for office. He had always been a big Chicago Bears fan, dating back to when he lived in the area, and worked as a community organizer. Even the president is allowed to have a hobby, after all.
Barack Obama Chicago Bears
Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice was one of the best-known Secretary of the United States during her stint with President Bush in the early 2000’s. Even though political science was her specialty, many outlets reported that she’s always had a staggering knowledge of football too. The Cleveland Browns caught her eye early on in life, and she’s never dwindled far from their matches. Perhaps some of the other administrations could learn from her story and try the same for future campaigns.
Condoleezza Rice Cleveland Browns
Lindsey Vonn
Just like Ski Racing was never the same when Lindsey Vonn hit the scene, the Denver Broncos were never the same after she announced that she was one of their biggest fans. Because her family moved to Colorado when she was young, she fell into the community quite quickly, but soon learned that she would struggle to catch all their games while training for her own sport. These days, she can do so a bit more easily thanks to the fact that you can stream matches from anywhere in the world.
Lindsey Vonn Denver Broncos
Simone Biles
What does Simone Biles have in common with Beyonce Knowles? Besides beauty and talent, massive love for Houston, Texas! The gymnastics legend is (and has always been) obsessed with the Houston Texans NFL team, and with very good reason. After they heard she was a fan, they asked her to join the cheering squad for a guest appearance. She naturally couldn’t say no, even though she was in the middle of a busy training season. She called it a highlight in her life, cherishing every single moment of the special occasion.
Simone Biles Houston Texans
Lil Wayne
One of America’s best-known rappers is so much more than just a “Lollipop” hitmaker. As it turns out, the music mogul absolutely adores the Green Bay Packers NFL team. Wayne is regularly photographed at their matches, and loves to throw them a bit of love on social media too. He once talked about where his love for the team started, citing his father as a big influence in him getting to know the sport.
Lil Wayne Green Bay Packers
Ice Cube
As if we needed any more reasons to consider Ice Cube to be one of the coolest people on the planet. It turns out that the entertainment industry mogul is also a massive fan of the Las Vegas Raiders. We’ve said this a lot about the other celebrities on the list, but Ice takes the cake. He even starred in a documentary about the Raiders, where he was interviewed to talk about fan culture around the NFL.
Ice Cube
Stacy Keibler
WWE star Stacy Keibler has a history of being around football matches, but not in the way that you might think. The famous model actually started out her career as a cheerleader for the Ravens, which gave her the idea that she might enjoy a career in the limelight. Needless to say she is a huge fan of the team to this day, regularly dropping five figures on season tickets when her favorite team comes to town.
Stacy Keibler Baltimore Ravens
Jenn Sterger
Jenn Sterger might not be the biggest household name in the world, but this TV host sure does like to talk about football whenever she gets the chance to do so on air. Her team of choice is the New York Jets, who often pop up on her social media feeds. One of the highlights of her career was when she got to be their game day host and reporter a few years back. Talk about a dream come true for any NFL fan!
Jenn Sterger New York Jets
Mario Lopez
For this well-known actor, there’s more to life than working all the time. He loves the downtime he gets to share with his family, and often it involves watching the L.A Chargers do their thing on the field. It’s safe to say he is a loyal supporter, sticking by them even when they moved from San Diego to Los Angeles. It’s nice to know that for some people, their love for the team is deeply rooted, and about more than just good results every season.
Mario Lopez LA Chargers
Johnny Depp
Imagine seeing Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean at your next football game? This might happen if you go and watch the Miami Dolphins after the pandemic is over. The famous actor is a huge fan of the team, and never misses a chance to unwind next to the pitch. We don’t imagine that he can avoid attracting too much attention whenever he goes, so if you’re hoping to spot them, it’s best to look out for a sneaky disguise around you.
Johnny Depp Miami Dolphins
Mark Wahlberg
Marky Mark has always been the epitome of the stereotypical male, whether he is taking part in acting, rapping, modeling or in his business endeavors. The same goes for when he relaxes outside of his professional commitments, where he is the poster boy for the New England Patriots. As this photo of him and Tom Brady suggests, the bromance is real. We’re sure he always manages to get front row tickets whenever he’d like to go watch his favorite team play.
Mark Wahlberg New England Patriots
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler has had one hell of a year, starring in Murder Mystery, Netflix’s most-watched original comedy movie ever. The funnyman has been gracing our screens and making us laugh for decades, and as it turns out, he’s also supported the New York Jets for that long. He apparently used to follow the team around in his childhood, and would you believe that he even featured their merchandise in some of his films over the years? Now that’s love!
Adam Sandler New York Jets
Bradley Cooper
A Star Is Born is the latest of Bradley Cooper’s films to captivate audiences around the world, and needless to say his star has never shined brighter than it does today. He received a lot of accolades for his role in the movie, and some football fans would argue that he deserves an award or two for his love of the NFL too. Just like Adam Sandler, this love has translated into his films. You might recall that he repped the Philadelphia Eagles in Silver Linings Playbook, another one of his more acclaimed roles over the years.
Bradley Cooper Philadelphia Eagles
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt has made us laugh a whole lot since he burst onto the scene in Parks & Recreation in the early 2010’s. Since then, he has gone on to star in some of the biggest blockbusters around the world, including the very successful Jurassic World, and the not-so-successful Passengers. When he’s not working, he loves watching the NFL, and his team of choice is the Seattle Seahawks. One, he even got the opportunity to raise the flag for them after a victory. Bucket list item sorted!
Chris Pratt Seattle Seahawks
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan might be synonymous with wrestling, but friends of his might argue that he might have an even deeper love for the NFL. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers caught his eye many decades ago, and he still supports them to this day, although he has flip-flopped a little between teams over the years. Who says you can’t enjoy more than one team at the same time? Besides, there is a lot of Hulk love to go around, after all.
Hulk Hogan Tampa Bay Buccaneers
David Letterman
David Letterman graced our TV screens for longer than we can even remember with his late-night antics. Throughout all this time, he was also a loyal supporter of the Indianapolis Colts, which first became evident when he interviewed Peyton Manning and he decided to sport one of their jerseys for the conversation. Even in his retirement, he is still a big fan and we’re sure that when the pandemic is over, he’ll be seen at games once again.
David Letterman Indianapolis Colts
George W. Bush
If there’s one State that’s synonymous with former President George W. Bush, it has got to be Texas! It turns out that his love for the Houston Texans NFL team started with his own father, also a former president, and also a big NFL fan. George Jnr. has never been shy about his love for the sport, and is said to regularly watch his favorite team, especially during the Superbowl each year. What better way to unwind from a life in politics than through sport?
George W Bush Houston Texans
Josh Duhamel
Actor Josh Duhamel might be coming off a divorce with ex-wife Fergie, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his passions and hobbies while dealing with a difficult time. Growing up, he spent a lot of time in Minnesota, so naturally he has an affinity with the Vikings that has long been a part of his life. He talks about them so much that the team apparently considers him to be their unofficial spokesperson. This is a role he really enjoys, and he often tells reporters about what he thinks about their games.
Josh Duhamel Minnesota Vikings
Guy Fieri
Guy Fieri might love his food, but the TV star has another passion that few people are aware of. In his spare time, he loves watching the NFL, and just like all the food he enjoys, he laps up any game involving the Oakland Raiders at the first chance he gets. He’s talked about the fact that he will support them until his last day on earth, which says a lot about his character, and overall loyalty. We approve, Guy!
Guy Fieri Oakland Raiders
Mila Kunis
Judging by the picture, Mila might not love being photographed at games, but that doesn’t stop her from showing up for her favorite NFL team, the Chicago Bears. Seen here with her husband Ashton Kutcher, Mila is in full tomboy mode when she goes to any games, and is apparently very vocal during the course of the match. It’s always nice to see her out and about, and we hope she will get to do so again at an in-person match again very soon.
Mila Kunis Chicago Bears
Katy Perry
Katy Perry achieved a career dream in 2015, when she got to perform at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show in front of an audience of 250 million people from around the world. It turns out that she didn’t just hop onto the NFL bandwagon when they approached her about the performance. She has been a big fan of the New York Giants since 2012, mostly because after they won that year. In the picture here, she’s clearly been swept up in all the fanfare, and we’re living for it.
Katy Perry New York Giants
Jessica Biel
Jessica Biel and husband Justin Timberlake are not only the ideal celebrity couple, but they’re also the ideal New England Patriots fans. The pair loves the team as a collective, which means that they are often spotted at games together enjoying all the action. The actress is known to get quite vocal about the sport, and likes to challenge her hubby of almost 9 years on how much he knows about the team. Pretty adorable, if you ask us.
Jessica Biel New England Patriots
Bill Murray
Bill Murray has been around the block during his long career in the entertainment industry, starring in more film roles than most budding young stars can dream of. He’s not only proud of his professional achievements, however. He loves being a loyal Chicago Bears fan, and is known for singing their fight song loudly and proudly when he is watching their games. We can imagine him still doing so even when he is well into his old age in a couple of years.
Billy Murray Chicago Bears
Elizabeth Banks
Renowned for her film work, Elizabeth Banks became a household name after she starred in the Hunger Games series as Effie Trinket. As it turns out, the actress has a lot of other interests outside of acting, including a big passion for the NFL. Because she attended college in Philadelphia everyone assumes that she must be an Eagles fan. She doesn’t disagree, but suggests that the New England Patriots have crept into her heart over the years as well.
Elizabeth Banks New England Patriots
Marissa Miller
Gone are the days when Sports Illustrated models are assumed to not know anything about the sports they are helping to promote each month. Marissa Miller is a great example of this, and is an avid supporter of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers. She’s gone above and beyond over the years to show her support for them, even going so far as to host an event for them back in 2010 without shying away from which of the two competing teams she was supporting.
Marissa Miller San Francisco 49ers
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato first graced screens all over the world as a Disney star. A lot has happened since then, and she’s done her part to try and shed the Mickey Mouse image that was imparted on her. One of the ways she’s gone about doing so is to be more vocal about her love for football, and in particular the New York Jets. Before she quit social media recently, she had a couple of very supportive pictures up on the account.
Demi Lovato New York Jets
LL Cool J
The New York Giants should consider themselves lucky, as none other than LL Cool J himself is a loud and proud supporter of their work. He is a New York city local, after all, so we’re not surprised that they’ve crept into his heart. This award-winning actor and music mogul has never shied away from telling the press how much he loves the Giants, usually with a leaning towards how much they have inspired him to do better in his own professional career.
LL Cool J New York Giants
Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
This one is our first double entry on the list! Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are the darlings of country music in the U.S, and would you believe that this beautiful couple also supports the same NFL team? Faith calls it an honor to support the Tennessee Titans, and her husband has similar words about them and apparently, he even got the chance to help out with a draft pick once. Who says fame and influence can’t take you to high places?
Tennessee Titans Faith Hill And Tim McGraw
Blake Shelton
Mr. Gwen Stefani (as he is affectionately referred to by fans of the couple these days) is a born and bred Oklahoman, but because they don’t have an official NFL team, he’s always had to look elsewhere for places to show his support. As it turns out, he’s had a long-standing affinity with the Arizona Cardinals, having supported them from all the way back to the early 90’s. Don’t believe us? He’s even made a fan video for the team website in recent years.
Blake Shelton Arizona Cardinals
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe is not only one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, but he’s also recently gotten an entirely new generation turned onto his skills in front of the camera thanks to a stint on Parks and Recreation. When he’s not doing what he does best, he loves to unwind in front of a football game. Better yet, he loves supporting the Indianapolis Colts. In 2007, he was spotted at every single game in the lead up to their Superbowl win that year. Now that’s commitment!
Rob Lowe Indianapolis Colts
Derek Trucks
When a Grammy-winning guitar player pledges his allegiance to your team, you listen! This is exactly what happened with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Derek Trucks. The team has expressed their appreciation of his long-standing support for them on social media, and he hasn’t been shy about sharing the love right back. He even went as far as to call their owner as one of the most esteemed in the industry. A nice touch, if we ever saw one.
Derek Trucks Jacksonville Jaguars
Chris Jericho
It’s not every day that a Canadian native expresses their unyielding love for an NFL team. Professional wrestler Chris Jericho hasn’t been shy about how much he enjoys watching the Minnesota Vikings. He’s even gone so far as to talk about them during some of his wrestling appearances! Although he has been vocal about his disappointment about their draft picks over the years, he remains a loyal fan, flying the flag whenever somebody will hear him out.
Chris Jericho Minnesota Vikings
Jeff Goldblum
The Pittsburgh Steelers are renowned for being a team in a class of their own. For this very reason, we’re not surprised that one of the finest actors in history is a devoted fan. Just like the team itself, Jeff Goldblum is one of a kind in his industry. The actor has watched Steeler games since he was a child, and continues to support them as his home team even when he is traveling abroad. In 2016 he got to meet the then running back of the team, in an emotional moment that he’ll probably never forget.
Jeff Goldblum Pittsburgh Steelers
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner isn’t the first person on our list to support the 49ers, and he certainly won’t be the last in the minds of their fans all over the country. The California native claims to have watched their games ever since he was a child, and his connection to the team is evident when he is spotted showing a whole lot of emotion during their games. Just imagine how he felt after they lost the 2020 Super Bowl. We hope he’s made a full recovery since.
Jeremy Renner San Francisco 49ers
Kevin Durant
There’s nothing better than two of the biggest sports in history mixing, and when Kevin Durant expressed his love for the NFL and the Washington Redskins, this is exactly what happened. We’ll admit that he’s never been quiet about his devotion to the team, but he hasn’t always been prominently photographed showing his support. All of that changed about six years ago, when he started kitting himself out in full team colors before games, and fans took notice right away.
Kevin Durant Washington Redskins
Macklemore
Macklemore is one of the most popular rappers and singers around the world, and although he has been doing a lot of non-music-related humanitarian work recently, on his off time he loves watching football and supporting the Seahawks. But don’t take our word for it. If you listen to “My Oh My”, one of his popular hits, he even pays tribute to a former commentator of the sport. One thing is for sure, his hometown blood runs deep, and he’s unlikely to support another team in his lifetime.
Macklemore Seattle Seahawks
Alyssa Milano
90’s kids will remember that Alyssa Milano was one of three powerful witches on the hit series, Charmed. The actress has stayed in the spotlight ever since, and has never been shy about calling herself a bit of a tomboy. The idea is somewhat confirmed by her love for sports, and in particular, the Giants. The best part? She talks about their play strategies during some of her public interviews. Now there’s someone who clearly knows what they’re doing.
Alyssa Milano New York Giants
Tara Reid
American Pie beauty Tara Reid has had a long career in the limelight, and has been the affection of many teenage boys around the world across a couple of generations. The actress also has a busy life outside of her work, and in her spare time, is a major Philadelphia Eagles fan. Few people know that she’s a New Jersey native, but that doesn’t mean that she can’t have other tastes, right? Always outspoken and honest, Tara keeps it real wherever she goes, just like many of the others on our list today.
Tara Reid Philadelphia Eagles