Celebrities are no different from anyone else in their love of sports. They are often seen rooting for their favorite teams at a sports event. Some of them even own or co-own sports teams. Here are some of the celebrities who are well-known for being sports fans.
Drake
Drake is a Canadian rapper who loves basketball. He supports the Toronto Raptors, his hometown team, being an ambassador for them. The rapper is known for going to NBA and WNBA games.
He often makes references to basketball in his songs. He frequently mentions Curry and compares his shooting abilities to his own flow in rap. Drake enjoys sports betting and has a mixed bag of wins and losses. In 2024, he placed a $1.1 million bet on the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl. He often shares his betting slips with his followers on social media.
Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd, actress and political activist graduated from the University of Kentucky, is well known for her support of the Wildcats team. Judd became well-known after her role in the 1995 film Heat and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her role in De-Lovely in 2005.
She has also written a New York Times bestseller. Judd is often seen cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats. She posted on Instagram last year that “nifty passing thrills me.”
Mark Wahlberg
Actor Mark Wahlberg is a Boston native and a fan of all the city’s teams. From the Red Sox to the Celtics and the Patriots, he supports them all. He often attends Patriot Games and expresses his support.
Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is a particular favorite of his. In the movie Invincible, Wahlberg acted as former Eagles player Vince Papale. This gave him a connection to the Eagles. He is a fan of most sports, including boxing.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck also loves Boston sports and supports the Celtics and Red Sox. In the movie Gone Girl, he wouldn’t wear a Yankees cap, and this halted production for a few days. Eventually, he wore a Mets cap. The actor and his friend Matt Damon became famous for their movie Good Will Hunting. Today, he may not own a long list of mansions like some celebrities who invest in real estate, but he does own some beautiful homes in locations such as the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg is a well-known lover of sports. In 2015, he founded the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) and plays a role in mentoring young players. The SYFL has produced many NFL players over the years. Snoop partnered with the Arizona Bowl, renaming it the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl.
He was a prominent figure at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he appeared in multiple events and connected with athletes and fans. His energetic and engaging presence made him the unofficial mascot of the Paris Olympics.
Jessica Alba
Actress and businesswoman Jessica Alba loves many California teams and has been spotted at games of the Lakers, Clippers, Mavericks, etc. She has been a Golden State Warriors fan since the team acquired Baron Davis, a close friend of her and her husband.
In 2017, Alba’s The Honest Company partnered with the MLB for a line of diapers with team prints. The same year, she appeared on ESPN’s debate show First Take, where she demonstrated her sports knowledge. Her whole family seems to enjoy sports-related activities.
Ryan Reynolds
Actor Ryan Reynolds is a sports fan and particularly enjoys soccer. He is one of a number of celebrity sports investors. Reynolds and Rob McElhenney co-own the Welsh club Wrexham A.F.C.
Reynolds builds deep bonds with the players to the extent that he hates saying goodbye to those who leave. The documentary series Welcome to Wrexham shows his involvement. Reynolds is also seen attending NFL games and enjoys other sports like the NBA and Formula 1.