The Detroit Lions are a tough team to root for year after year, but hey, I still do it. I grew up a Lions fans and will always be one, no matter how messy it gets.
If you’re a Lions fan, take some comfort in the fact you’re not alone. In fact, a good number a celebrities root for the Lions, most of whom are from Detroit. After all, if you’re from the Motor City, being a Lions fan is kind of a requirement. Read on for 11 celebrity Lions fans!
- Eminem
- Jana Kramer
- Kid Rock
- Tom Izzo
- Bob Seger
- Big Sean
- Tim Allen
- Smokey Robinson
- Jeff Daniels
- Keegan-Michael Key
- The late, great Aretha Franklin
Dan Campbell’s Many Gameday Looks:
Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions v Green Bay Packers
ShareGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions jogs off the field after the 34-11 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field on October 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 27: Detroit Lions Head Football Coach Dan Campbell watches the action from the sidelines during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ford Field on August 27, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. The Colts defeated the Lions 27-17. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on September 12, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions v Chicago Bears
ShareCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 03: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions directs his team from the side line against the Chicago Bears in the first half at Soldier Field on October 03, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field on October 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Cincinnati Bengals v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 17: Head Coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts during the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Ford Field on October 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 13: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on against the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter of a preseason game at Ford Field on August 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Philadelphia Eagles v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions v Cleveland Browns
ShareCLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the first half of the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions exits the field for halftime against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 25, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions v Cleveland Browns
ShareCLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions while playing the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: (L-R) Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings shakes hands with head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions before the game at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 25, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions reacts to down judge Jim Mello #48 after a call during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Minnesota Vikings v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions talks with down judge Jim Mello #48 during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions v Denver Broncos
ShareDENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 12: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions watches as his team plays the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions v Atlanta Falcons
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 26: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Detroit Lions v Atlanta Falcons
ShareATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 26: Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks with quarterbacks Tim Boyle #12 and David Blough #10 during the second half of their game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Thelen/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions looks on during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Green Bay Packers v Detroit Lions
ShareDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions look on during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)