The Hammers might not have the international profile of a Manchester United or even their city rivals, Chelsea and Arsenal, but that hasn’t stopped them from gaining a fascinating menagerie of famous supporters.
It’s well known that the likes of local boys Danny Dyer and Ray Winstone as massive Hammers fans, but some of the other names on this list may surprise you!
It includes Hollywood mega-stars, musical legends, and elite-level sportspeople as well as probably the most famous name of them all...We
Some have deep-rooted links with the clubs, while others have ties that could perhaps be classed as ‘tenuous’, but all claim allegiance to the Toffees.
Here are nine of the most famous faces from the worlds of acting, music, sport, and beyond who support West Ham United Football Club.
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5. Keira Knightley
The Pirates of the Caribbean actress has previously expressed her love for the Hammers in interviews | Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
6. Lennox Lewis
The three-time world heavyweight boxing champion once inspired the squad to a 2-0 win over Norwich with a pre-match team talk in 2014 | Getty Images
7. Phil Jupitus
The comedian, best known for his regular appearances on QI, is an avid West Ham supporter | Getty Images
8. Steve Harris
The bassist for legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden was a talented amateur footballers and even had trials with the Hammers, who he has supported since the age of nine | AFP via Getty Images