New York Giants Celebrity Fans
New York Giants celebrity fans are everywhere, from Hollywood and Broadway to music and television. Michael B. Jordan, Hugh Jackman, Daniel Radcliffe, and the Jonas Brothers are among the familiar faces who have shown their support for Big Blue. Some grew up rooting for the Giants, while others found their way to the team later in life.
This list goes beyond spotting a celebrity on the MetLife Stadium sideline. We’re looking at the actors, musicians, comedians, and media personalities who have talked about their Giants fandom, celebrated the team, or shared what it means to cheer for the G-Men. Explore their stories and see who else bleeds Big Blue.
George R. R. Martin
Author
The Game of Thrones author follows every turn of the Giants’ season, from draft picks to painful losses. Martin writes about Big Blue on his personal blog, although Giants fans have to share his attention with the Jets
Joe Gannascoli
Actor
Best known as Vito Spatafore on The Sopranos, Joe Gannascoli has been a devoted Giants fan for years. He has filled his home with Big Blue memorabilia and has brought that same passion to appearances on the BleedBigBlue Podcast.
Artie Lange
Actor
Comedian and former Howard Stern Show regular Artie Lange has never hidden his Giants allegiance. Whether he’s discussing Eli Manning or revisiting a Super Bowl run, he talks about the team with the familiarity of a fan who has lived through the highs and lows.
Jerry Ferrara
Actor
The Brooklyn-born actor who played Turtle on Entourage is an outspoken Giants fan. Ferrara reacts to the team’s moves and games publicly, and the Giants have highlighted his fandom on their own site.
Chrissy Costanza
Singer-songwriter
Against the Current singer Chrissy Costanza has a vivid Giants memory: David Tyree’s helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII. In a recent interview, she named the Giants as her NFL team and recalled the feeling of watching that play.
Lady Gaga
Singer
Lady Gaga has shown Big Blue some love from the stands. The New York-born singer attended a Giants game in 2011 and posted about watching the team win, giving her entry a more specific moment than a general celebrity sighting.
Jo Lacava
Caddie
Golf fans know Joe LaCava for his years caddying for Tiger Woods, but Giants fans may recognize the blue and red he wears on the course. The longtime Big Blue supporter has even worn a Saquon Barkley jersey while working a tournament
Mark McGrath
Singer
Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath brings an old-school touch to his Giants fandom. He has represented Big Blue in a Spider Lockhart jersey, a nod to a player that longtime fans will appreciate.
Daniel Radcliffe
Actor
Daniel Radcliffe became a Giants fan while living in New York. The Harry Potter star’s allegiance has earned him a place on the NFL’s list of famous fans for every team.
Richelle Ryan
Adult film star
Richelle Ryan’s Giants fandom goes well beyond posting in team colors. The adult film performer has written about attending training camp and road games, wearing an Ahmad Bradshaw jersey, and following the team through its 2012 season.
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Tracy Morgan
Actor
From Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock to The Eli Manning Show, Tracy Morgan has always brought plenty of personality. The Giants call him a diehard fan, and he has joined Eli to talk football and comedy on the team’s show.
Jordin Sparks
Singer
Singer and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks grew up with a family connection to Big Blue: her father, Phillippi Sparks, played cornerback for the Giants. She has said she has an allegiance to the team through him, though she identifies the Arizona Cardinals as her own NFL team
Alyssa Milano
Actress
Actress Alyssa Milano is a Giants fan whose love of sports also shaped her work off-screen. She created the Touch by Alyssa Milano fan-apparel line, which includes licensed Giants gear
Chris Wragge
News Anchor
CBS New York anchor Chris Wragge has followed the Giants for much more than a few Sunday afternoons. A longtime season-ticket holder, he has spoken about his Big Blue knowledge and game-day routine, and he has joined Bleed Big Blue for an interview.
Check out our interview with Chris Wragge.
Jon Bon Jovi
Rock Star
Jon Bon Jovi’s Giants connection runs deep into the franchise’s history. The New Jersey rock star has attended games and practices for decades, and the Giants have told the story of how he once slipped onto the sideline at a 1990 game disguised as a photographer.
BustaRhymes
Rapper
Busta Rhymes has publicly shown support for Big Blue, adding another unmistakable New York voice to the Giants’ celebrity crowd!
Busta has shown his Big Blue pride in true New York fashion, once tweeting, “I’m on my N.Y. Shit!!! #GIANTS.”
“I’m on my N.Y. Shit!!! #GIANTS”
Zakk Wylde
Rock Star
Before becoming a guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne and founding Black Label Society, Zakk Wylde grew up in New Jersey with the Giants as his team. The lifelong fan has carried that Big Blue allegiance into his career in music
Spike Lee
Director
Spike Lee is most closely associated with his courtside support of the Knicks, but he has celebrated the Giants, too. He wore Giants gear during their 2012 Super Bowl run and congratulated the team after its victory over New England.
LL Cool J
Rapper
LL Cool J has been a Giants fan since long before his appearances alongside the team. The Queens-born rapper and actor has spoken about what Lawrence Taylor meant to him and explained his Big Blue fandom on the ManningCast.
Kate Mara
Actress
For Kate Mara, the Giants are family. The actress is a great-granddaughter of team founder Tim Mara, and she has spoken about following the franchise while balancing her career and her family’s ties to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Travie McCoy
Rapper
Gym Class Heroes frontman Travie McCoy grew up rooting for the Giants and turned that loyalty into music. His song All In was released as a New York Giants anthem, giving Big Blue fans a track of their own
Pete Davidson
Comedian
Staten Island comedian Pete Davidson got to share his Giants memories with Eli Manning on The Eli Manning Show. Their visit covered football, Madden, and the childhood connection that made spending a day with Eli special for Davidson
Max Kellerman
Sports Anchor
Sports commentator Max Kellerman has never been shy about his Giants allegiance. He has discussed the team’s struggles and argued for its prospects on air, bringing a fan’s stake in the outcome to his football analysis
Joe Jonas
Rockstar
Joe Jonas grew up near Giants Stadium and has described himself as a big Giants fan. The singer’s connection to Big Blue predates his fame with the Jonas Brothers, making it more compelling than simply noting that he has attended games.
Jon Stewart
Comedian
Jon Stewart watches the Giants with the same mixture of loyalty and exasperation as the rest of us. The longtime fan joined Peyton and Eli Manning for a ManningCast and named Eli as his favorite Giants player.
Fivio Foreign
Rapper
Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign has taken his Giants connection beyond the stands. After visiting training camp, he teamed with Eli Manning and Shaun O’Hara on Giants On 3, a Big Blue remix recorded for The Eli Manning Show.
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3 comments
Zakk Wylde, for sure
Thanks Trevor, we updated the list a bit.
The Jonas Brothers are all die hard Giants fans too!