They may dedicate themselves to television, film, music or sports, in fact many celebrities, in addition to their careers, tend to have separate businesses, many as owners of or with participation in sports teams.
David Beckham-Inter Miami
On everyone’s lips after Messi’s merger, David Beckham she is one of those celebrities who doesn’t go too far out of her field of expertise to create a profitable business.
Shortly after retiring, he became co-owner from inter miami which is part of MLS, initially as minority shareholder and now as majority shareholder. In addition, acquired shares in 10% of Salford City FC in the UK.
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElHenney – Wrexham AFC
Another celebrity duo who also chooses soccer is Ryan Reynolds and Rob McEl Henneywho in 2020 purchased this equipment from English National League and they even brought the whole process to television with a documentary series who followed them on their journey to lead them to glory.
Even, though wrexham being in last place in the National League, the support and trust from not only the actors but also from everyone who followed the series led them to won the FA cup final.
Natalie Portman – City of Angels
Unexpected, but not impossible, especially if it’s a team from United States Women’s National Teamwhere the award-winning actress sees an opportunity to help launch women’s soccer.
Their participation helped other women register as investors, with names like Uzo Aduba, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner and Eva Longoria.
Will Smith – Philadelphia 76ers
move to nba, Will Smith become a team owner Philadelphia 76ers in 2011, when it was bought by a group of investors led by Joshua Harris from Apollo Group Management.
The choice was made because this is his hometown team and since 2011 he has always loved supporting them.
Michael Jordan–Charlotte Hornets
The man who has never been able to completely leave basketball behind is Jordan, who has been not only principal owner but also president of the team since 2010. bought the team for $275 million become the majority owner.
The reason behind the purchase was his desire to become a franchisor as well as build a winning team hailing from his state of residence, North Carolina.
Serena and Venus Williams – Miami Dolphins
In 2009 the NFL team was sold to millionaire Stephen Ross and several celebrities became minority owners, including Serena and Venus Williams, a tennis champion duo.
The brothers grew up in Compton, California, and have ties to South Florida, which is why they chose the team, plus they made history by becoming lThe first African-American woman to own a stake in an NFL franchise.
LeBron James – Boston Red Sox
The NBA superstar teamed up with Maverick Carter to be a partner Fenway Sports Group and in turn acquire a minority stake in the Boston Red Sox in 2021.
As if that wasn’t enough, the NBA player owns a 2% stake in the English football team Liverpool FC in 2011.
Usher–Cleveland Cavaliers
When the Cleveland Cavaliers were sold in 2005, the co-owners included Usher Raymond IV, a Grammy-winning R&B singer.
Reports say that the singer invested estimates 9 million dollars and on several occasions he was seen at games, including celebrating when they won their first sports title since 1964, where he also captured a championship ring.
Lewis Hamilton–Denver Broncos
British drivers for Mercedes-Benz Petronas are part of denver broncos since 2022, when the NFL team changed ownership.
The team is now owned by the Walton-Penner family with Lewis Hamilton as co-owner. Previously, the racer had taken steps to acquire sports teams such as Chelsea FC and TeamX44 who competed in Extreme E.
Michael B. Jordan – AFC Bournemouth
Jordan knows boxing well, but is also invested in English football team AFC Bournemouth. The percentage and investment amount have not been disclosed, but Jordan leads the group of minority owners with Bill Foley as the majority leader.
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