The New England Patriots have some big celebrities who show off their fandom for the team. Who are their top 5 Hollywood supporters?
From some of the top musicians in the industry to many of Hollywood’s biggest names, the Patriots are well represented when it comes to celebrity fandom and why shouldn’t they be?
Six Super Bowl championships in 9 big game appearances since 2001 has not only established the franchised as one of the greatest dynasties in all of sports, but has etched a legend quarterback in Tom Brady and a legend coach in Bill Belichick as two of the faces of the NFL.
With that of course comes controversy, scandal and drama, but as highlighted in this list, true New England Patriots fans stay true to their team, even when they grew up in a different country. Let’s start with a British superfan who absolutely loves the team.
No. 5: Elton John
Who would’ve thought that Grammy-award winning musician Elton John is a huge New England Patriots fan?
Well, besides being one of the biggest selling singer-songwriters of all-time, the Rocket Man loves him some American football, particularly the Patriots as he has been a close friend to team over Robert Kraft for over 25 years.
Elton John once named New England Patriots honorary captain
So, besides hanging out with rapper Meek Mill, Mr. Kraft has a music legend in his close circle of friends as well. That friendship has not only instilled Elton John as one of the Patriots’ biggest fans, it also earned him the status of the team’s honorary captain back when the New England Patriots played the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium in 2009.
Whoa! Not even Tom Brady has worn the “C” on his uniform.
Like most Patriots fans, the legendary recording artist have watched the dynasty grow. With Robert Kraft as one of his “best friends in the whole wide world” as he proclaimed at a 2013 TD Garden Concert, you better believe Elton John will stick with the Patriots even now that Tom Brady is actually playing for… the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Gives a new meaning to the “Circle of Life” now doesn’t it?
No. 4: Jon Bon Jovi
Speaking of longstanding friendships, this Jersey-born rock star loves him some Robert Kraft, and with that comes his fandom for the New England Patriots.
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There is not a Sunday that goes by that Jon Bon Jovi isn’t spotted in the press box at Gillette Stadium sitting next to Mr. Kraft. In fact, the long friendships he has with both the Patriots owner and head coach Bill Belichick has been highly publicized.
Jon Bon Jovi shows off his New England Patriots fandom every Sunday
Bon Jovi, who has known Belichick since his days with the New York Giants, converted to a New England Patriots fan when the GOAT coach was hired by Kraft. Sounds more like a fair-weather fan than a superfan right?
Well, it goes deeper than that. Not only has Jon Bon Jovi gave the song “This Is Our House” to the New England Patriots, a song you’ll hear after every touchdown, he has attended every training camp since 2002. Above that, Robert Kraft helped Bon Jovi in his attempt to purchase the Buffalo Bills in 2014.
"“He was a great adviser through the whole process,” Bon Jovi said back in 2018, via SI.com. “He helped me at the league level. And he helped me on a personal level, discussing all the details of ownership at great length with my family – the investment of time and money and effort involved. We went through a lot in those 27 months.”"
Now imagine the AFC East rivalry between the Patriots and Bills had Bon Jovi been successful?
In all, this celebrity superfan may not be a New England native, but his close friendship with both Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick, as long as his dedication to the franchise definitely earns the “Livin’ On A Prayer” singer some major points.
No. 3: Chris Evans
As much as Elton John and Jon Bon Jovi have come to love the New England Patriots, they have nothing on Massachusetts native and “Captain America” star Chris Evans.
When it comes to Patriots fandom, the Hollywood star will describe himself as greater than a “10” on a chart from 1-to-10 and like most Massachusetts natives have grown up loving the Patriots through their low points, but mostly have enjoyed over two decades of success.
And if you don’t believe in his level of fandom, take a look below:
Although Evans has demonstrated more of a love for Tom Brady than the team recently, he’s a proud fan who will defend his favorite player and his favorite team whether it’s on social media or during interviews.
Chris Evans grew up a New England Patriots fan
In a 2019 interview with Men’s Journal, Evans talked about growing up near Boston, how deep his Patriots fandom goes and how he understands why everyone else may have disdain for the team he grew up loving.
"“They’ve been to more Super Bowls than any other NFL team’s entire history,” Evans said. “Tom Brady himself has been to more than any other team’s entire history. I understand that probably p**** people off – It’s like why people hate the Yankees: They’re just too good.”"
So, how is Evans dealing with the team’s recent struggles? Well, he vowed to become a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan if Brady left which takes away some points on his dedication to the team, but we’ll let that slide.
No. 2: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
Like many New England Patriots fans, both Ben Affleck and Matt Damon rode the train of the last two decades with pride as fans and Bostonians.
It is hard not to lump these two celebrities together as they have been since they busted on the scene back in 1997 with “Good Will Hunting.”
Ironically, that was three years before Bill Belichick, Tom Brady and the start of an NFL dynasty captured the hearts of the country…well at least for that 2001 Super Bowl run.
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As far as fandom goes, there are no bigger celebrity superfans than Affleck and Damon when it comes to their Boston sports teams in general. Both have been seen at numerous sports events around town and both have been outspoken about the Patriots before and after Tom Brady.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon tried to get Tom Brady to stay with the New England Patriots
Again, like many Patriots fans, Affleck had to face the possibility and reality of a team without the services of Brady. Here is what he said prior to TB12 departing New England for Tampa Bay after the 2019 NFL season ended.
"“If it does happen, what does a Belichick team look like without Brady and what does a Brady team look like without Belichick?” Affleck said, via WBZ Boston last February."
Well, that Belichick team failed to make the playoffs and that Brady team has a chance to advance to the NFC Championship game, but that doesn’t take away the love these two superfans have for the home team even if their efforts to keep Brady in New England failed.
No. 1: Mark Wahlberg
If the life of Julian Edelman was made into a movie, actor and avid New England Patriots fan Mark Wahlberg would be perfect for the role.
Not only do they have a slight resemblance, but the native Bostonian is some passionate about his football team that he would play the role with the same tenacity and passion that Edelman displays on the football field.
Not to take anything away from Chris Evans, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as hometown fans, but man Wahlberg has basically become the human mascot for the organization.
Mark Wahlberg missed the New England Patriots greatest comeback
However, he did miss the team’s epic Super Bowl LI comeback against the Atlanta Falcons. But, according to Wahlberg that was because of his sick kid who may have become ill after watching the Patriots fall down 28-3 to the Falcons.
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Yes, family comes before football, so we have to give Wahlberg a pass on that one because even the biggest of superfans miss a game once in a while.
In any event, given the outcome of that particular game, Wahlberg has to be kicking himself for walking out of the game early.
As hefty as a bet as he put on his favorite team to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIII, a bigger bet could be placed on Wahlberg sticking around if he knew Tom Brady, Edelman and his boys were about to make an epic comeback.
You see, even the biggest of fans must learn never to give up on the New England Patriots.