Famous people & celebrities who support the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl LVI
It is Super Bowl Sunday and Bengals fans are preparing for their first in 33 years, but what about celebrities? Are they in on this too? Let’s take a look.
Super Bowl Sunday has arrived and with that, fans the world over will understandably be showing their allegiance to either the Cincinnati Bengals or Los Angeles Rams in full force.Here we take a look at some celebrity fans of the Bengals who are absolutely ‘stoked’ for the big game. From those who were kids the last time Cincinnati played for the Lombardi trophy to those who think they cursed the Bengals chances AND even those who consider themselves full on geeks, here we go:
Woody Harrelson
Harrelson, who first came to fame in the 80s for his role in the now legendary sitcom ‘Cheers,’ explained back in 2016 that he thought he was responsible for cursing his “beloved” Bengals, while he was still a regular on Cheers. Funnily, Harrelson revealed that “after the last Bengals playoff game, I cursed their fate” during an episode of the popular show, which was still on the air at the time of the team’s last playoff win. It would seem that “curse” has now come to an end as the Bengals are one win away from Super Bowl glory!
George Clooney
One of Hollywood’s more stylish leading men in recent years, Clooney has played a wide array of roles from World War II army captains, to classy Nespresso commercials. Where does his heart lie when it comes to Sunday’s big game? In 2013 when strolling the red carpet at the Academy Awards, Clooney did in fact reveal that he was a staunch Bengals fan.
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Pete Davidson
It seems Davidson’s name has been everywhere lately. The ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumni has turned heads of late with his comedic prowess as well as his now public relationship with Kim Kardashian. As for the big game? Davidson revealed that he will be rooting for the Bengals “because I love underdogs, so I’m pumped. I’m a big Burrow guy. I think that guy’s hysterical. He’s effortlessly really cool and funny and endearing. And I think everybody’s really pulling for him.” Asked if he had managed to convince his girlfriend to root for the same team? “No, I don’t think so. I think we’re going head to head,” he said with a laugh.
Nick Lachey
The former 98 degrees lead singer is actually a Cincinnati, Ohio native so it should come as no surprise that he's full behind the Bengals and their run to the Super Bowl. Indeed, after the Bengals won their first playoff game back in January Lachey tweeted just what it meant to him. "I was 17 the last time my #bengals won a playoff game. To watch that game with my son made it worth the wait!! Love this city and love this team. Why stop now, let's keep this thing going!"
Blake Shelton
If there is one thing you can bet on when kick off comes on Sunday, it's that the nine-time Grammy Award winning Country singer will be suited up in orange and black. Shelton told 'PEOPLE' that there is only one team for him and it's the boys from Ohio. "I'm going with the Cincinnati Bengals!"
Carmen Electra
The model and actress has been a long time Bengals supporter and after the Bengals secured a spot in the Super Bowl, she made it known by posting a video of her team's game against the Kansas City Chiefs with the caption, "We are not the underdogs anymore #cincinnati #bengals are goin to the #thesuperbowl #whodey #winners."
Kid Cudi
The talented rapper couldn't hide his elation after the Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sent him his grass-stained jersey, following their famous victory over the Kansas City chiefs to advance to the Super Bowl. "I am so geeked right now," he said.
John Legend
Another Ohio native, the multi Grammy Award winning singer has no doubts about where he is placing his faith. "Oh. My. God. The Bengals are in the Super Bowl," Legend tweeted after Cincinnati booked their spot in Sunday's big game. Interestingly this isn't the first time Legend has tweeted about the Bengals, in fact his commentary on the team goes as far back as 2016 when he clarified that as a son of the soil, there is no other choice.
Jerry Springer
Though it may be hard to believe for some, Springer actually served as the mayor of Cincinnati at one point, meaning he doesn't really have a choice in the matter when it comes to where his loyalties lie. Following the Bengals AFC Championship win over Kansas City, the former so he essentially took an oath to be a Bengals fan. After they on the AFC Championship against the Chiefs, the former reality TV show host tweeted, "We're going to the Super Bowl!!!!"