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Cory Woodroof

5 celebrity fans of the Florida Panthers, including Ariana Grande

With the Florida Panthers set to play once again in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, it’s worth taking a look at the famous fans who cheer on the Panthers in their quest for Lord Stanley’s cup.

From a global pop star to a beloved comedic actor, these five Panthers supporters help represent the fandom in Hollywood and professional athletics.

As we did last year, let’s take a look at who they are and how they’re linked to the team.

Ariana Grande 

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After riding the Zamboni as a Panthers kid fan and apparently becoming the first person ever struck by a puck in the team’s hockey arena, ESPN named Grande the most notable Panthers fan last year. It seems like Grande’s fandom runs deep into her past.

She also sang the national anthem at a Panthers game as a kid.

Josh Gad 

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Gad is reportedly a fan of plenty of Miami-area sports teams, including the Panthers. The actor also reportedly loves the Miami Heat, Miami Marlins and Miami Dolphins.

Tua Tagovailoa

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The Dolphins quarterback has apparently embraced the Panthers as his NHL team.

Brooks Koepka

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The professional golfer is a big Panthers fan, attending games and posing with the team’s Eastern Conference trophy last summer.

Lexi Thompson 

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Another famous golfer who loves the Panthers is Thompson, who is shown here rocking a Florida jersey.

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