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Celebrities at the Super Bowl over the years
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Celebrities at the Super Bowl over the years

Famous folks from all walks of life that have taken in the big game live over the years. This includes the likes of actors, musicians, models, politicians, comedians and fellow professional athletes.

Here, we lay out some the more noteworthy celebrities who have taken in the Super Bowl live and in person.

 
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Simone Biles

Simone Biles
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Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles took in Super LI between New England and Atlanta.

 
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Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez
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A-Rod is no stranger to the spotlight, so it's only fitting the former MLB great showed up on the grandest of stages, taking in Super Bowl LI between the Patriots and Falcons.

 
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Yao Ming

Yao Ming
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Basketball Hall of Famer Yao Ming made an appearance at Super LI, towering over everyone else in attendance.

 
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2 Chainz

2 Chainz
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A Georgia native, rapper 2 Chainz was in attendance donning a Falcons jersey at Super Bowl LI. Unfortunately for 2 Chainz, the Patriots defeanted Atlanta in the first Super Bowl decided in overtime.

 
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Usher

Usher
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Usher isn't a Georgian, but he did don Falcons gear at Super LI like rapper 2 Chainz. The R&B star came away unhappy as well if his attire is any indication of which team he was rooting for.

 
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Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant
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The current Golden State Warriors forward hit up Von Miller at Super Bowl 50, patrolling the sidelines on an off day while he was still starring with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Durant played the part of a photographer during the game.

 
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Kanye West

Kanye West
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The hip-hop superstar was in attendance at Super Bowl XLIX, but he wasn't all that thrilled to take a selfie with some Seahawks fans. He also performed at halftime of Super Bowl XLI.

 
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Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen
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The supermodel was on the field prior to Super Bowl XLIX to watch her husband John Legend sing "God Bless America."

 
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Aaron Paul

Aaron Paul
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The Emmy Award-winning "Breaking Bad" actor was at Super Bowl XLVIII to see the Seahawks demolish the Broncos. 

 
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Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner
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The "Alias" star got her selfie game on with Warren Sapp at Super Bowl XLVIII. 

 
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Jamie Foxx

Jamie Foxx
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The Oscar winner hung out on the sidelines during the pregame of Super Bowl XLVIII. 

 
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Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman
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Wolverine himself was in the house at Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. 

 
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Kevin Costner

Kevin Costner
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The "Dances with Wolves" actor made a cameo at the 2014 Super Bowl with this wife, Christine Baumgartner. 

 
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Denis Leary

Denis Leary
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Comedian Denis Leary laughed it up on the sidelines at the 2014 Super Bowl. 

 
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Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps
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When the Raves and 49ers battled for the Lombardi Trophy, swimming great Michael Phelps was there to see the Harbaugh brothers face off.

 
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Pat Riley

Pat Riley
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The man who knows a thing or two about putting title teams together was there at the Battle of the Harbaughs in 2013. 

 
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Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell
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A mustachioed Will Ferrell was in the house in 2013 to witness the Harbaugh Bowl.  

 
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David Arquette

David Arquette
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The "Scream" actor and former WCW World Champion watched the Giants upset the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.

 
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Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg
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The Boston native's support wasn't enough to get the Patriots over the edge Super Bowl XLVI. 

 
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Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson
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The Dallas-born Wilson was in his hometown to see the first Super Bowl at the new Cowboys Stadium in 2011. 

 
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Lea Michele

Lea Michele
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The "Glee" star was there to perform in 2011 as part of the pregame festivities. 

 
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Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
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The Hollywood power couple was in attendance to see the Packers defeat the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. 

 
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Quinton Aaron

Quinton Aaron
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The actor from "The Blind Side" threw his weight behind the Packers during the 2011 Super Bowl. 

 
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Chuck Liddell

Chuck Liddell
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The UFC fighter was feeling a bit green at Super Bowl XLV. 

 
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Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher
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Wannabe shutterbug Ashton Kutcher took some shots at Super Bowl XLIV, while then-wife Demi Moore looked on. 

 
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Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe
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Colts fanatic Rob Lowe was there to witness his team lose to the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. 

 
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Condoleezza Rice and Spike Lee

Condoleezza Rice and Spike Lee
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The former secretary of state and the acclaimed director were spotted together during the pregame of 2010 Super Bowl.

 
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Hilary Swank and Harry Connick Jr.

Hilary Swank and Harry Connick Jr.
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The "Boys Don't Cry" actress and the New Orleans crooner hung out pregame in 2010 when the Saints defeated the Colts in Miami. 

 
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
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Brangelina was in Miami in 2010, with son Maddox, who is apparently a Saints fan. 

 
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony
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J. Lo and then-hubby Marc Anthony didn't perform at Super XLIV, but they were still in attendance. 

 
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Venus Williams

Venus Williams
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The tennis superstar took some time out to watch other elite athletes perform at Super Bowl XLIV. 

 
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Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb
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The "Today Show" host was in Miami to watch the Saints defeat the Colts. 

 
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LL Cool J

LL Cool J
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Rapper turned actor LL Cool J was in Miami in 2010 as well. 

 
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Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian

Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian
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The matriarch of the Kardashian clan graced Super Bowl XLIII with her presence in 2009, as did her daughter Kourtney. 

 
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Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos
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Menounos was at Super Bowl XLII to cheer for her Patriots but wasn't the good luck charm that the team needed to go a perfect 19-0. 

 
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Kate Hudson and Kurt Russell

Kate Hudson and Kurt Russell
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The "Almost Famous" actress was at the big game in 2008 with her mother Goldie Hawn's longtime partner, Kurt Russell. 

 
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James Belushi

James Belushi
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The Chicago-born Belushi was in attendance as Peyton Manning handed Da Bears a drubbing in the Miami rain. 

 
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Will Smith

Will Smith
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Few celebrities are as synonymous with their cities as Will Smith is with Philadelphia, and the Fresh Prince was there to see his team's only Super Bowl appearance this century in 2005. 

 
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Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush

Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush
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Two former presidents were there in 2005 as the Patriots defeated the Eagles in Jacksonville. 

 
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Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold
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Tom Arnold did some correspondent work at Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville. 

 
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Rudy Giuliani

Rudy Giuliani
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Just a little over four months after 9/11, the NYC mayor was in New Orleans for Super Bowl XXXVI. 

 
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Jack Nicholson and Jesse Jackson

Jack Nicholson and Jesse Jackson
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You may have thought that Jack Nicholson only went to Lakers games, but he was also there for Super Bowl XXVII to see the Cowboys defeat the Bills. 

 
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Dyan Cannon

Dyan Cannon
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Nicholson wasn't the only fixture from Lakers games to also make the trek to the 1993 Super Bowl. 

 
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Marlee Matlin and Garth Brooks

Marlee Matlin and Garth Brooks
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The Academy Award winner provided the sign language translation for Garth Brooks' national anthem in 1993. 

 
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John Travolta

John Travolta
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The "Look Who's Talking" actor was at the 1993 game between the Cowboys and Bills as well. 

 
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LeRoy Neiman

LeRoy Neiman
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The famed artist was on hand in 1988 to draw sketches of the game between the Redskins and Broncos. 

 
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Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas
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Actor and comedian Danny Thomas was spotted at a Super Bowl way back in 1973 where the Redskins took on the Dolphins. 

 
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Lyndon B. Johnson

Lyndon B. Johnson
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Just days before leaving office in 1969, LBJ took in the sights and sounds at Super Bowl III.

 
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Ted Kennedy and Joe Kennedy

Ted Kennedy and Joe Kennedy
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The Kennedy family was well-represented at Super Bowl III. 

 
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Bob Hope

Bob Hope
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In what is perhaps the first celebrity sighting at the Super Bowl, Bob Hope was on the sidelines for Super Bowl III (the first official Super Bowl) to watch the Joe Namath and the Jets upset the Colts. 

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