25 Celebrity Investors in Sports Teams
1. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney - Wrexham A.F.C.
These actors purchased the Welsh football club in 2021, and their ownership has been a major success story. Their docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham, has turned the struggling team into a global sensation.
2. Natalie Portman - Angel City FC
The Academy Award-winning actress is a lead founder and investor in Angel City FC of the NWSL. Her involvement with the all-female-led ownership group has been a powerful force for women's sports.
3. Justin Timberlake - Memphis Grizzlies
The pop superstar and actor, a Memphis native, became a minority owner of his hometown NBA team in 2012. His investment helps boost the franchise's profile and connects the team to the local community.
4. Russell Crowe - South Sydney Rabbitohs
The Oscar-winning actor is a co-owner of this professional rugby league team in Australia. His passionate, hands-on approach and public support have brought global attention to the club.
5. Bill Murray - Joliet Slammers
The legendary comedic actor and baseball enthusiast is a part-owner of the Joliet Slammers, a minor league baseball team. Murray's involvement is a playful example of a celebrity investing in a local sports franchise.
6. Jon Bon Jovi - Philadelphia Soul
The rock legend was a co-owner of the Philadelphia Soul, a team in the Arena Football League. His investment brought significant star power to the league, making him one of the early celebrity sports investors.
7. Will Ferrell - LA FC
The comedic actor and producer is a part-owner of Major League Soccer's LA FC. Ferrell is often seen cheering on his team from the stands, and his involvement has brought a new level of star power.
8. Matthew McConaughey - Austin FC
The Academy Award-winning actor is a part-owner and "Minister of Culture" for Major League Soccer's Austin FC. McConaughey is a vocal supporter, bringing his local pride to the franchise.
9. Jay-Z - Brooklyn Nets
The music mogul famously held a minority stake in the Brooklyn Nets before selling it to focus on his sports agency, Roc Nation Sports. His ownership was a pivotal moment for the franchise.
10. Usher - Cleveland Cavaliers
The R&B superstar is a minority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers. His investment has been a quiet but consistent presence within the franchise, connecting a major celebrity to the NBA.
11. Elton John - Watford FC
The legendary musician has been a part of this English football club's history since his boyhood. He was chairman from 1976 and is now an honorary life president.
12. Marc Anthony - Miami Dolphins
The salsa music icon was a minority owner of the NFL's Miami Dolphins. Anthony, along with other celebrities, was part of a star-studded ownership group that invested in the team.
13. David Letterman - Rahal Letterman Racing
The late-night talk show host is a co-owner of the IndyCar racing team. Letterman has been a long-time fan of racing and his involvement has given the team a high-profile presence.
14. Mark Wahlberg - Barbados Trident Cricket
The actor and producer is a minority owner of the Barbados Tridents, a team in the Caribbean Premier League. His investment brings Hollywood star power to the popular cricket league.
15. Ciara - Seattle Sounders
The Grammy-winning singer and her husband, Russell Wilson, are part of the ownership group for the Seattle Sounders FC. Their investment demonstrates their strong commitment to the Seattle community.
16. Drew Carey - Seattle Sounders
The comedian and game show host is a minority owner of Major League Soccer's Seattle Sounders FC. Carey is a passionate and visible supporter of the team, advocating for the growth of soccer.
17. Will Smith - Philadelphia 76ers
The Academy Award-winning actor and his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, are minority owners of the Philadelphia 76ers. Their investment connects a major Hollywood power couple to the NBA.
18. Jami Gertz - Atlanta Hawks
The actress and her husband, Tony Ressler, are the principal owners of the Atlanta Hawks. Gertz is often a visible and vocal supporter of the team, celebrating its wins from the stands.
19. Michael B. Jordan - AFC Bournemouth
The celebrated actor and producer is a part-owner of the English Premier League football club. His investment has made him a high-profile celebrity owner in one of the world's most prestigious football leagues.
20. Eva Longoria - Angel City FC
The actress and producer is a co-founder and a prominent investor in Angel City FC of the NWSL. Her involvement has helped bring significant media attention to the women's professional sports.
21. Anne Hathaway - Red Bull Italy SailGP Team
The Oscar-winning actress is an investor in the Red Bull Racing SailGP team. Her involvement in the competitive sailing world showcases her interest in unique and high-tech sports.
22. Fergie - Miami Dolphins
The singer was a minority owner of the NFL's Miami Dolphins. She was part of a celebrity-heavy ownership group that invested in the franchise, bringing a touch of pop music royalty to the team.
23. Bill Maher - New York Mets
The comedian and political commentator is a minority owner of the New York Mets. His investment brings a well-known media personality to the ownership ranks of Major League Baseball.
24. Nelly - Charlotte Hornets
The Grammy-winning rapper is a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets. His investment adds to a growing trend of musicians diversifying their portfolios by investing in professional sports franchises.
25. Michelle Williams - Chicago Sky
The Destiny's Child singer is a minority owner of the Chicago Sky of the WNBA. Her investment is part of a larger trend of high-profile celebrities supporting women's professional basketball.
