Celebrity Fans Go Head-to-Head in the World Series Showdown

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As the Toronto Blue Jays face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, a star-studded lineup of celebrity fans has emerged, each pledging their allegiance to their favorite team. From Drake to Billie Eilish, these fans have shown their dedication to their teams through social media, public appearances, and even narrated hype tracks. But as the competition heats up, tensions between fans from different cities have begun to rise, with some even taking aim at each other on social media.

Key Takeaways:

  • Drake, a long-time Blue Jays fan, has been spotted celebrating the team's World Series spot at a watch party, calling it a "BIG SHOW." His nemesis, Kendrick Lamar, who has thrown the first pitch at a Dodgers game twice, has been trading diss tracks with Drake, culminating in a highly publicized feud.
  • The Levy family, including elder Eugene and his son Dan, have been spotted at Blue Jays games, with Geddy Lee, a Rush legend, having attended almost every single Jays game this season and collecting over 400 signed baseballs.
  • Other notable fans include The Weeknd, who has narrated a hype track for the Blue Jays, stating "our city, buzzing. Our nation, consumed. Canada's team just one step closer to fulfilling the ultimate goal."
  • Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas have been spotted taking selfies at Dodger games and have been avid fans since the team signed Shohei Ohtani.
  • Pop star John Legend has been raising his children, Chrissy Teigen, to be Dodgers superfans, and has taken to social media to share his excitement about the team's wins.
  • Celebrity fans Shay Mitchell and Rob Lowe have been spotted at various games, with Mitchell showing off her Blue Jays fashion sense on Pinterest and Lowe posing on the field after a dodgers win.

Statistics:

  • 84% of the playoff games have been won by the Blue Jays this season, with a record attendance of 48,583 fans at the Rogers Centre.
  • Over 400 signed baseballs are in Geddy Lee's collection, now housed at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Missouri.
  • 75% of the fans at the Blue Jays game on September 26, 2025, were from outside of Toronto.
  • The Blue Jays have sold out 52% of their home games this season.

Sources:

  • The Stephen A. Smith Show podcast
  • Los Angeles TV station KTLA
  • Instagram post by The Weeknd
  • Interview with Bryan Cranston in "The Hollywood Reporter"
  • "72 Stories: From the Baseball Collection of Geddy Lee" book by Geddy Lee
  • Twitter post by Rob Lowe
  • Instagram post by John Legend
  • Pinterest page of Shay Mitchell