12 Celebrities That Have Ownership Stakes in Professional Sports Teams

When it comes to high-profile investments, more and more celebrities are scoring big by buying into their favorite sports franchises. From international superstars to Hollywood A-listers, owning a stake in professional teams has become the ultimate power move. Dive into the world of star-powered sports ownership with these familiar faces, some of whom may surprise you with their off-field game.

Justin Timberlake

Pop sensation Justin Timberlake isn’t just about chart-topping hits, he’s also a passionate advocate for his home state’s athletic pride. Timberlake holds a minority stake in the Memphis Grizzlies, where 2012, he became a minority partner in the ownership group buying the Memphis Grizzlies, per Commercial Appeal.

Reese Witherspoon

Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon brings her sharp business acumen to the sports world, investing in the Nashville SC soccer club in 2022, along with her former husband Jim Toth. When the announcement was made, Witherspoon shared her excitement, saying “On behalf of Jim and our children, we are thrilled to be a part of the NSC family!” as reported by MLSSoccer.com.

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan, known for his dynamic film roles, is also part-owner of AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, according to ESPN. He is also listed as a team investor on the Alpine Formula 1 team website.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney

This unlikely duo took the world by storm when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney became co-owners of Welsh football club Wrexham AFC in 2021 for around £2 million, per ESPN. Their hands-on approach and comedic chemistry, chronicled in a hit docuseries Welcome to Wrexham, has transformed the club.

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria‘s passion for sports led her to a stake in the NWSL’s Angel City FC, where she was one of the over 100 investors, lead by Bob Iger and Willow Bay, to buy the team in 2024, as reported by Variety. Before that, Longoria was part of an investment group that acquired a 50 percent ownership stake in Club Necaxa, a professional football club in Mexico, per ESPN.

Natalie Portman

Oscar-winner Natalie Portman helped start Angel City FC along with a group of female investors that together pushed the boundaries in women’s soccer, as reported by CBS News. One of the goals that Portman and the other founders had when starting the team was “To celebrate women at the same level as the way we celebrate male athletes is culture-shifting,” she told People in 2020.

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey‘s Texas pride is on full display as a part-owner of Austin FC, the city’s first major-league soccer franchise. Also labeled as the “Minister of Culture” on the Austin FC website, McConaughey infuses his star power and energy into the club’s off-field success.

Ed Sheeran

British pop superstar Ed Sheeran is a devoted supporter and sponsor of Ipswich Town, the beloved soccer club close to his heart. Sheeran’s involvement stretches beyond fanhood; his iconic logos have graced team jerseys since 2021, making him an integral part of the club’s identity. In 2024, Sheeran acquired a 1.4 percent ownership stake in the club, reported by ESPN.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos

Daytime TV royalty Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are more than a powerhouse couple; they own a minority stake in the Italian soccer club A.S.D. Campobasso 1919. In an interview with SI in 2022 Consuelos said, “When I heard the story about these fans being at risk of losing the sport they love, Kelly and I wanted to get involved and be part of the solution.”

Will Ferrell

Comic legend Will Ferrell joined a group of well-known names as new owners of Los Angeles FC in January 2016, per MLSSoccer.com. At the announcement, Ferrell said that “To say soccer is a part of our lives is an understatement,” per ESPN.