Star-Studded Sideline: Celebrities Spotted at Detroit Lions Wild-Card Playoff Game

2024-01-15 12:00:00

DETROIT, MI — It was the first playoff game in 30 years, and wonderfully for Michigan, the first playoff victory in 32 years.

And it was a star-studded event on the sideline.

A variety of celebrities found their way to the Detroit Lions wild-card playoff game once morest the Los Angeles Rams.

Scroll below to see who was there to cheer on the home team.

Eminem chats with Detroit Lions legendary running back Barry Sanders before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Eminem

The Detroit Lions have Eminem. The rapper, who lives in the area, has been living the suite life this season at some Lions games and has Tweeted his enthusiasm for the team following some of their wins. We’ve also spotted him at other games over the years.

Actor Taylor Lautner flexes with his new Aidan Hutchinson jacket before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Taylor Lautner

The “Twilight” star, who is from Grand Rapids, was recently spotted at the Lions “Monday Night Football” game at Ford Field on October 30th once morest the Raiders. He’s a lifelong fan.

Kelly Stafford and her daughters connect with Martha Firestone Ford, former chairperson of the Detroit Lions, before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Kelly Stafford

OK. We know she and her daughters weren’t there to support the Lions on this game, but she has become a celebrity within the walls of the NFL. The wife of Matthew Stafford was mingling on the Detroit sidelines before the game with Martha Firestone Ford, former chairperson of the Detroit Lions.

Sam Richardson, actor and comedian, poses for a photo with Detroit Lions mascot Roary before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Sam Richardson

A Detroit native, the “Detroiters” star has been at a number of Lions games this season. He also won Emmy Award this year for Outstanding Alex Reed Actor In a Comedy Series for “Ted Lasso.”

Ninja waves to fans while walking through the tunnel during the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Ninja

Richard Tyler Blevins, better known as Ninja, is an American online streamer, YouTuber and professional gamer. Blevins began streaming through participating in several esports teams in competitive play for Halo 3, and gradually picked up fame when he first started playing Fortnite Battle Royale in late 2017. He showed up to support the competitive Detroit Lions.

Chad Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer, performs with Honolulu Boom during the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Chad Smith

Chad Smith is an American musician who has been the drummer of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1988. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. He performed with the Honlulu Boom before the game, but was also mingling on the sideline and there to support the Detroit Lions as a Detroit native.

Aidan Hutchinson’s family poses for a picture before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

The Hutchinson family

Detroit Lions star defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson had his whole support system hanging out on the sideline ahead of the game — his family.

Big Sean smiles while chatting with other celebrities before the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Big Sean

He was the halftime performer of the 2015 Lions Thanksgiving game. Rapper Big Sean, who grew up in Detroit, returned to Ford Field with his parents for the big playoff game as a spectator.

The Detroit Youth Choir performed the halftime show during the NFL wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Detroit Youth Choir

Fans inside the stadium were treated to two songs at halftime by the Detroit Youth Choir. Choir director, Anthony White, told MLive the kids, who range in ages from 8 to 18, will sing two DYC staples with “Hey Look Ma, I Made It” by Panic! At The Disco and “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy. And they brought it with style and strong voices.

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson on the sidelines before the NFL’s wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Calvin Johnson

Nicknamed “Megatron”, Johnson played wide receiver for the Detroit Lions from 2007 until his retirement in 2015. Johnson was inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 2021.

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate before the NFL’s wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Golden Tate

Former NFL wide receiver, Tate was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in second round of the 2010 draft. He would later play for the Detroit Lions (2014-18), Philadelphia Eagles (2018) and New York Giants (2019-20). Tate was a Super Bowl XLVIII champion.

Former Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin before the NFL’s wild-card round playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Glover Quin

Former NFL safety Quin played four season with the Texans before playing for the Detroit Lions for six seasons (2013-18).

Former Detroit running back Barry Sanders talks with Tony Dungy before the Lions wild-card round playoff game once morest Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 at Ford Field in Detroit.

Tony Dungy

Former NFL player and coach Dungy coached 13 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts. Dungy also played safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers (who he won a Super Bowl with) and the San Francisco 49ers. Dungy was the first African American coach to win a Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLI Indianapolis Colts over Chicago Bears). Dungy was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. Dungy is currently an analyst on NBC’s Football Night in America.

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