Rangers’ fanbase extends far beyond Scotland, with supporters’ clubs across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. The club’s history, including domestic success and and great nights of European football, including winning the European Cup Winners' Cup on the 24th May 1972, has helped build a passionate worldwide following.
From musicians and actors to sporting legends, Rangers’ famous fans reflect the club’s broad reach. Generations of families have passed down their allegiance, a tradition that extends into the world of film, television and entertainment.
Famous fans of Rangers include Marti Pellow, the former lead singer of 80s group Wet Wet Wet, now a solo recording artist and star of theatre musicals. Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald is also a Rangers supporter, as is World’s Strongest Man competitor Tom Stoltman and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
Here are 11 famous actors, past and present, who have talked about their support for Rangers.
5. Jordan Young
River City and Scot Squad actor was photographed with former Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst and close friend Grado last year. Often attends matches at Ibrox. | Jordan Young - Twitter
6. Drew Carey
American comedian, actor and game show host once revealed how playing his Xbox turned him into a fan of Rangers. Carey said he was managing the club on Fifa 2005 when he decided to find out more about them. | Getty Images
7. Sir Sean Connery
The late Sean Connery was a Celtic fan then switched allegiances after becoming friends with former Rangers owner David Murray. Journalist Simon Pia stated that the former James Bond actor changed sides because he once phoned Celtic asking for free tickets to a match against Rangers and was told no by Fergus McCann, Celtic's managing director. David Murray, the then Gers chairman, sent out a pair of complimentary tickets and invited Connery as a guest of the Ibrox club. "I changed my allegiance with David Murray. We enjoyed each other's company - he's an amazing chap" Sean Connery said in 2008. Photo: Photo: Getty Images
8. Hugh Grant
While his first love is for Fulham, the Love Actually star inherited his passion for Rangers from his father who was an officer in the Seaforth Highlanders army regiment. | Getty Images for Paramount Pictures