Some Hollywood A-listers are revealed to be passionate football fans, with Anne Hathaway celebrating a goal for Arsenal during an interview and Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny owning Wrexham AFC. Hathaway, a fan of Arsenal, could run into Idris Elba, Jay Z, Spike Lee, Colin Firth, and Kevin Costner, who all support the Gunners. Samuel L Jackson, Mike Myers, and Billy Bob Thornton are long-time Liverpool fans, with Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Daniel Craig also showing support for the team. Sylvester Stallone is a Toffees supporter, Margot Robbie cheers for Fulham, and Hugh Jackman is a fan of Norwich City.
Sir Patrick Stewart is a Huddersfield Town supporter, while Daniel Day-Lewis and Emilio Estevez are dedicated followers of Millwall. Jude Law supports Tottenham Hotspur, with Adele being born near White Hart Lane. Julia Roberts and Gary Oldman are fans of Manchester United, whereas Eric Idle cheers for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Tom Hanks became a Villa supporter due to the club’s name and even reached out to fans when the team got relegated in 2015. Prince William and his children also support the club.
Some of these celebrities have interesting stories behind their support for their favorite teams, such as Sylvester Stallone’s regret at not buying Everton when offered to him or Margot Robbie’s allegiance to Fulham because of her husband. These A-listers show that no matter where they come from, a love for football can bring people together, even across different continents. Their passion for the beautiful game and their favorite teams adds yet another layer to their star-studded personas.
