Arsenal is estimated to have 100 million fans around the world, and the Gunners are one of the most well-known clubs in the world.
As can be expected, many famous faces support the red side of north London. From rappers to political leaders and sports superstars, this is the list of Arsenal’s most famous fans.
1
Sir Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer is a lifelong Arsenal fan and has been a season ticket holder for Emirates Airlines for many years.
After becoming prime minister in July, Starmer has been watching Arsenal from the company box instead of his regular seats – an arrangement he was forced to defend the BBC.
“I have season tickets for many years. I’m a regular signboard, but now, for safety reasons, I can’t get into the stands, so the club has arranged for me to watch elsewhere. It’s simple.”
2
Lewis Hamilton
Formula One Driver
Lewis Hamilton has long claimed to be a fan of Arsenal, so its eyebrows in 2022 not only caught the attention when he revealed he joined a consortium led by Sir Martin Broughton, which attempted to buy rival Rivals Chelsea.
At the time, Formula One star even denied that he was a true Arsenal supporter.
“I remember I was 5, 6, and I became an Arsenal supporter. But my uncle Terry was a loyal Blues fan, so I’ve been to a lot of games and wanted to see Arsenal and Chelsea,” he told Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at iMola.
3
Jay-Z
Rappers and entrepreneurs
It was Thierry Henry who prompted Jay-Z to start focusing on Arsenal midway.
“I saw his game and I just thought he was an amazing player,” the rapper and music tycoon explained in an interview with Arsenal magazine in 2010.
“I’ve been a big fan of the club since then, following you and today you also played Thierry’s beautiful football. I think he has a real long-term impact on the team.”
4
Piers Morgan
reporter
Piers Morgan is not afraid to speak out his thoughts, and he never hides his love for Arsenal.
The journalist, who regularly watches the Gunners with friends and family, described the club’s 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League in 2025, the best moment in his 55 years in support of Arsenal.
But when problems in north London went wrong, Morgan also quickly called the Emirates a player, the board of directors, or the manager.
5
Kevin Costner
actor
Before the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Newcastle United in 1998, Hollywood star Kevin Costner revealed that he was the fool in Sky Sports interview.
Costner told Sky that he first went to watch the Gunners play when he was filming the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, and he has been a fan since.
He has since returned to Arsenal several times, including in 2014, when he saw Arsene Wenger’s Side Beat beat Aston Villa in the Premier League.
6
Mo Farah
Long-distance runners
Mo Farah became famous after winning a double Olympic gold medal in London in 2012 and is another senior Arsenal fan.
The 5,000m and 10,000m champions moved to England at the age of eight and immediately fell in love with the Gunners. He even previously admitted that he hopes to be Arsenal’s fitness coach one day.
“One thing I really like is football, I have a great relationship with Arsenal. When I first came to the UK as a kid, I started supporting them.
“I like how they play. They also have a lot of players from African backgrounds. One day, I would love to be able to work for them, maybe a fitness coach.”
7
Anne Hathaway
actor
Anne Hathaway manages to keep her love for Arsenal’s secrets until she lets it slip in the 2024 film The The The The The The The The Idea of You.
Between the interviews, Hathaway’s co-star Nicholas Galitzine found out that the Gunners scored last season’s goal against the Wolves after checking his phone.
Hathaway seemed excited about the news, and Hathaway responded to her chair and claimed her love for the Belgian after Galitzine confirmed it was Leandro Trossard’s score.
8
KSI
Influencer and media personality
Media superstar KSI is one of the most famous names on the internet. He first started with Associate Thereafter, success has been achieved in the influential boxing world and music industry.
He is another person who regularly visits the UAE to watch Arsenal action and his beverage brand Main Even working with the Gunners.
9
Christian McCaffrey
NFL Stars
The San Francisco 49ers have been an Arsenal fan since running back to Christian McCaffrey, who played on their pre-season trip in 2019.
Seeing Unai Emery hit Serie A 3-0 in the International Champions League at Bank of America Stadium, McCaffrey announced his support for the Gunners in a video on the club’s social media page.
10
Idris Elba
actor
Idris Elba is another famous Arsenal fan who has been from a child and the British actor has worked with the Gunners many times.
Back in 2022, Elba and Ian Wright helped Arsenal’s anti-knife crime initiative by promoting a single-use all-white kit without red, he is no stranger to the UAE.
