Super Bowl LX has attracted not only passionate sports fans but also a star-studded lineup of celebrity supporters backing their favorite teams. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are preparing to face off, with Hollywood personalities showing distinct loyalties. Massachusetts natives Ben Affleck and Matt Damon lead the charge rooting for the Patriots, while Chris Pratt and Will Ferrell stand firmly behind the Seahawks, reflecting regional ties and personal connections in this high-stakes matchup.
New England Patriots’ Supporters: A Boston-Area Loyalty Runs Deep
Ben Affleck’s longstanding dedication to the Patriots exemplifies the team’s deep ties with Massachusetts natives. Affleck praised the Patriots’ new quarterback, Drake Maye, highlighting the unexpected blessing of having another elite player fill the shoes left vacant since Tom Brady’s departure in 2020. He expressed his amazement on the Casuals With Katie Nolan podcast in January:
“It’s, like, a miracle. How do you get another really good quarterback? This is one of those things where you think, this is just good fortune. I thought I’d be dead before New England had another great football team.”
Similarly, Matt Damon, who grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has long admired the Patriots and their legendary quarterback Brady. On the New Heights podcast, Damon reflected on Brady’s dominance and consistency over two decades, stating,
“But in terms of the great teams, there’s so many unbelievable moments, and Brady gave us – oh my god, him alone. That guy just gave us 20 years of him. So, we don’t deserve Drake May, but we’ll take him.”
Chris Evans, also a Massachusetts native, has expressed admiration for the Patriots’ resilience and their unmatched record in the NFL. In a May 2019 interview with Men’s Journal, Evans compared the Patriots to the New York Yankees, noting the widespread frustration they evoke because of their unparalleled success. He said,
“What doesn’t make them so great. The fact that they’ve been to more Super Bowls than any other NFL team’s entire history? The Patriots have been to more Super Bowls…Tom Brady himself has been to more Super Bowls than any other team’s entire history. I understand that probably pisses people off.”
Adding to the Patriots’ celebrity fan base, Jon Bon Jovi, despite being from New Jersey, has embraced the team through his deep connections with key figures like Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick. On The Rich Eisen Show, Bon Jovi shared,
“no one understood why my relations with the Pats were so deep for so long,”
and elaborated,
“So, wherever Parcells and Belichick went, I went and so, when they went up to New England, I went up, and then I befriended Mr. Craft and from the mid 90s, when they lost that first Super Bowl or second Super Bowl to Green Bay. And so my relations are deep there, but the Pats are turning things around, and I’m digging it.”
Elton John has maintained a decades-long friendship with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, which began in 1988 when John performed at what is now Gillette Stadium. Their bond has cemented his support for the team, a sentiment he publicly shared on Good Morning America in 2012, saying,
“I’m hoping for a Patriots win, because [owner] Robert Kraft is my dear friend and he lost his lovely wife Myra this year and I would love the Patriots to win for her.”
Steven Tyler, the Aerosmith frontman and Boston native, frequently attends Patriots games and admires the work ethic of Tom Brady. Speaking to Boston 25 News in 2018, Tyler commented on Brady’s longevity and professionalism:
“He’s 40. Everyone makes so much of his age. And I’m 70, so what? He’s so driven. He’s such a pro. He’s got such a routine. That’ll never get old. He just gets better.”
Mark Wahlberg, another Boston-born celebrity, has shown enthusiastic support for the Patriots throughout their 2025 season. Ahead of a Divisional Round game, the team released a hype video opening with Wahlberg chanting their rallying cry:
“We all we got … We all we need!”
This motto has become an anthem for the Patriots’ campaign, helping to unify fans and players alike.
Seattle Seahawks and Their Star-Watching Supporters
On the opposite coast, Seattle natives and allies have united behind the Seahawks. Chris Pratt, who grew up in the Seattle area, affirmed his lifelong loyalty during an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark in January, acknowledging the emotional highs he has shared with his son at Seahawks games. Pratt said,
“I grew up in the Seattle area, and I’ve been a Seahawks fan my whole life,”
and described attending a playoff game with his 13-year-old son Jack where they
“were praying and crying and hugging each other,”
calling the experience “amazing.”
Grammy-winning artist Brandi Carlile, also from Seattle, expressed strong hope for a Seahawks victory prior to the game. During a pre-Super Bowl panel, she revealed,
“The Seattle Seahawks are gonna win. I was born and raised in Seattle and my girls are such jocks, my little girls. I’ve never been a sports lady, I can’t even run in a straight line, that’s ridiculous, but my daughters inexplicably are total jocks, and they have just got me in line quick. So I am making up for lost time as a fan.”
Carlile is set to perform America the Beautiful before the game starts, strengthening her visible support for the home team.
Will Ferrell, originating from Southern California, developed a Seahawks allegiance through his longstanding friendship with former head coach Pete Carroll from their days at USC. In 2020, Ferrell made headlines when he surprised the players by crashing a Seahawks meeting, humorously declaring,
“Coach thanks so much, so excited to be here. So excited to be a Seahawk and excited to play with you (Russell Wilson) I love you.”
His enthusiastic involvement highlights the mixing of celebrity culture and sports passion.
Rapper Macklemore, a lifelong Seattle sports fan, shares mutual respect with Pete Carroll, who reached out to the artist after discovering his music. Macklemore told the Los Angeles Times in 2014,
“I grew up in Seattle, and I’ve been a Seattle sports fan my entire life,”
emphasizing the connection between the local music scene and athletics.
Robert Irwin, the winner of Dancing with the Stars season 34 and originally from Australia, boldly claims his support for Seattle, linking it to family ties in the Pacific Northwest. Speaking to Fox News Digital, he said,
“Oh mate I can’t go past the Seahawks. I mean we’ve got an Aussie in there, I love the Pacific Northwest. My family is from Oregon and I grew up watching the Super Bowls from there and so yeah I gotta go the Hawks. Let’s do it.”
The Walking Dead actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan, a Seattle native, displayed deep commitment to the Seahawks’ legacy. On the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast, he reminisced about attending games since the team’s start in 1976 with his father, saying,
“I was die hard. I remember going to the Seahawk games their first year, which was 76. Going with my dad. I was there for the Bo Jackson run through the tunnel. I mean, I saw some amazing things, some amazing players.”
Seattle-born comedian Joel McHale shared an anxious but humorous take on the Seahawks’ 2025 season during an appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show. While the team enjoyed their best record ever at 14-3, McHale admitted,
“Yeah, I have a problem. And it’s anxiety-inducing. And now we’re 14 and three – greatest record we’ve ever had, but guess which games I went to?”
When Kimmel guessed correctly, McHale joked that he would be flying to Australia during the crucial playoff game to distance himself from the stress.
How Celebrity Support Reflects Regional Pride and Emotional Stakes
The extensive celebrity involvement in this year’s Super Bowl LX highlights how deeply personal sports loyalties can be and how they often connect to an individual’s hometown or key relationships. The New England Patriots’ fans in Hollywood reflect a shared Massachusetts upbringing and friendship circles, while the Seattle Seahawks’ supporters bring a connection to the Pacific Northwest and longstanding ties with team officials like Pete Carroll.
The inclusion of figures such as Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi also shows how sports fandom crosses boundaries of profession and geography, tying into emotional and historic alliances.
As both teams prepare to battle for the Vince Lombardi Trophy, the celebrity endorsements add layers of enthusiasm and pressure, casting a spotlight not just on the athletes but on the cultural narratives surrounding the Super Bowl.
The intense anticipation among stars and fans alike illustrates the game’s role as a unifying event amid competitive rivalries. It remains to be seen how these high-profile endorsements and emotional investments will resonate after Sunday’s showdown, but the intersection of sports and celebrity fandom continues to elevate the spectacle of Super Bowl LX beyond the field.
