Gone are the days when the most well-known Racecourse faces were former Blue Peter presenter Tim Vincent, Den Perry from ‘Phoenix Nights’ and the fella from Sky Sports.
Because ever since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have been involved with Wrexham, the club has become the hottest ticket for a number of their celebrity pals.
Now fans are more than likely to bump into Paul Rudd drinking a pint in The Turf or Will Ferrell buying a scarf from the club shop as a number of the rich and famous head to the Wrexham Hills (known locally as Bersham slag heap).
Here we take a look at the celebs who have come out to support Wrexham, those who might be appearing at a football ground near you soon as well as the other ‘supporting cast’ of high-profile supporters...
Name: Will Ferrell
Net Worth: $160m
Biggest Film/TV Hits: Elf, Step Brothers, Anchorman
When they went and what they saw: The Hollywood A-Lister is good friends with Reynolds and recently starred alongside him in the film ‘Spirited’.
The 55-year-old first turned out to support Wrexham at their Wembley FA Trophy Final defeat to Bromley last season before paying a visit to the Racecourse to watch the 3-1 win over Wealdstone in February.
Wearing one of the club’s green training jackets, Ferrell spent time having a pre-match pint at The Turf as well as being given a tour around the ground.
What they said: “Really excited to see the match and I’ll be honest with you I’m a little nervous.”
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Name: Jason Sudekis
Net Worth: $25m
Biggest Film/TV Hits: Ted Lasso, Horrible Bosses, We’re The Millers
When they went and what they saw: Known for playing ‘out-of-his-depth’ football manager Ted Lasso, Sudekis made an on-screen joke questioning the owners’ commitment to the Wrexham cause during an episode of the hit Apple TV show.
It led to a hilarious response from Reynolds and McElhenney demanding biscuits as a way of an apology.
They duly arrived and shortly afterwards Sudekis was seen alongside the pair cheering Wrexham on during last May’s FA Trophy defeat to Bromley.
What they said: On winning promotion - “It’s something else and I couldn’t be happier for them. As long as the folks of Wrexham are happy, then I’m happy as hell as well.”
Name: David Beckham
Net Worth: $450m
Biggest Film/TV Hits: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, Bend It Like Beckham
When they went and what they saw: Becks was another celebrity to attend the FA Trophy game at Wembley, sitting next to Reynolds and providing expert footballing insight during the 1-0 defeat - including an explanation of the offside rule as Jake Hyde’s injury-time equaliser was ruled out.
What they said: Taking to Instagram after Wrexham gained promotion, Beckham wrote: "This makes me very happy. What a story and what an achievement Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney."
Name: Kit Harington
Net Worth: $14m
Biggest Film/TV Hits: Game of Thrones, Eternals, Pompeii
When they went and what they saw: The London-born actor has worked with McElhenney on ‘Game of Thrones’ and the pair have remained friends ever since. Yep, Rob was in GoT. He appeared in Season 8, Episode 1, titled “Winterfell” as a guard who took an arrow to the eye.
They subsequently spent time together in Vegas for UFC 264 in July 2021 before Harington was at Wembley for the FA Trophy final last summer.
What they said: Not much, but then again he does ‘know nothing’.
Name: Blake Lively
Net Worth: $30m
Biggest Film/TV Hits: Gossip Girl, The Town, Savages
When they went and what they saw: During an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Reynolds confessed his wife wasn’t initially impressed when he told her had bought Wrexham.
However, it’s clear Lively has been won over, seen cheering Phil Parkinson’s side on during the FA Trophy Final as well as this season’s 3-0 home win over York City and the women's 2-1 victory over Connah's Quay Nomads.
The actress even supports the Women’s team through her Betty Buzz business, sponsoring the team’s shirt sleeves on a two-year deal.
What they said: On promotion, the actress wrote on Instagram: "What a day. What a year. What a lifetime. This is my kind of fairytale..."
Name: Emma Corrin
Net Worth: $1m
Biggest Film/TV Hits: The Crown, Lady Chatterley's Lover
When they went and what they saw: The 27-year-old, set to appear alongside Reynolds in Deadpool 3, was invited to watch Wrexham’s epic 3-2 win over title-challengers Notts County at the Racecourse on Easter Monday.
What they said: On announcing Corrin’s role in Deadpool 3, Reynolds declared it as like a “new addition to the family”.
Name: Paul Rudd
Net Worth: $70m
Biggest Film/TV Hits: Ant-Man franchise, Friends, Anchorman
When they went and what they saw: The 54-year-old was at the Racecourse to watch Wrexham’s return to the EFL, beating Borehamwood 3-1 to clinch the National League title.
Alongside film director Joe Russo, best known for directing four MCU films including "Avengers: Endgame", the pair even managed to stop in at The Turf for a pre-match pint to steady the nerves.
What they said: “Wrexham all the way, I’m excited to be here - it's the greatest thing that can happen to a town - having your team win."
Name: Cast of It's Always Sunny…
Net Worth: Wolf Cola
Biggest Film/TV Hits: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
When they went and what they saw: McElhenny’s co-stars Glenn Howerton, Kaitlin Olson and Charlie Day weren’t only at Wrexham’s 3-0 Racecourse win over Yeovil but were also on hand to pull pints for thirsty fans at The Turf before kick-off.
Meanwhile Day, who lends his voice to Luigi in the new Super Mario Bros. movie, even took part in the post-match warm-down with Phil Parkinson’s side - trying to out-pace Ollie Palmer. We don’t know who actually won - but Charlie looked ahead in the picture.
What they said: Olson, who is also married to McElhenny, said: “I’m so proud of this team. I’m so excited. We have such excitement for this beautiful community who are rallying around this team.”
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Russell Crowe: Although a well-known Leeds fan, the Oscar-winner’s grandfather was born in the town and recently tweeted his praise for the Wrexham story so far in response to a selfie by American ex-basketball player Rex Chapman wearing a Wrexham shirt. He also congratulated the Hollywood pair when they took over the club in February 2021.
Hugh Jackman: The Aussie actor, who plays Wolverine in the ‘X-Men’ films, is a close friend of Reynolds with the pair often exchanging Wrexham-related banter on social media.
Jason Watkins & John Cleese: BAFTA TV award-winner Watkins, known for 'The Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries', recently shared a photo on Twitter of him and ‘Monty Python’ and ‘Fawlty Towers’ icon Cleese both wearing Wrexham shirts.
Watkins has been a fan after playing a couple of friendlies in Wrexham’s youth team in the late 1970s with Cleese gifting him a Wrexham shirt and wearing one while filming ‘Hold the Sunset’ together.
Son Heung-min: The Spurs man is said to be a 'massive' Wrexham fan thanks to the Welcome to Wrexham documentary.
Elliot Lee explains: “My friend Tom Lockyer plays for Wales and he was with Ben Davies the other day and Ben said that Sonny is a massive Wrexham fan now."
Dragons players decided to send him a little message by doing his famous photo celebration after beating Aldershot in November.
Little did they know that would create an international incident when a few months later Sheffield United complained Wrexham were being 'disrespectful'. They cited the picture when the sides drew Spurs in the cup - saying the Dragons already thought they were playing Spurs before their controversial replay.
Jack Whitehall: The Comedian and ‘Bad Education’ star is a big fan of Paul Mullin, taking to Twitter to put himself forward to play the role of Super Paul Mullin should a movie about the club ever be made.
Conor McGregor: The UFC champion has been so impressed with Wrexham’s exploits, he made sure the town was the first outside of his Dublin establishment to sample his new Nitro Irish Stout - ‘Forged’.
Sending a special delivery to The Turf, McGregor donated all proceeds from the sales to the local Your Space autism charity where striker Paul Mullin is a patron - as well as donating a further £10k for the cause.
Sir Anthony Hopkins: Following Wrexham’s historic promotion, Ryan Reynolds was branded an "honorary Welsh boyo" by the acting legend.
Jeremy Vine: Despite previously suggesting Welsh was on par with a foreign language in the UK, the presenter has recently taken to Twitter to declare ‘right now, there is no sexier football club in the WORLD than Wrexham’.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan: Known as the iconic Negan in ‘The Walking Dead’, Morgan is often tweeting his fervent excitement for all things Wrexham - even celebrating his 57th birthday by watching the win over Boreham Wood.
Jason Bateman & Will Arnett: The Hollywood actors, stars of Arrested Development, have both previously taken to Twitter to showcase training gear they have been gifted by the club, with Bateman sporting some nifty Wrexham PJs.
Ruth Dodsworth: The ITV weather presenter is a big Wrexham fan after falling in love with not only her husband - but the club. She even presented the weather in her Wrexham shirt after the club were promoted.
The Originals
Ted Robbins: The comedian and ‘Phoenix Nights’ star is a lifelong Wrexham fan, often attending games and even a special guest at the club's 150th anniversary celebrations in 2014.
Bryn Law: The former Sky Sports favourite was also previously Chairman of the Supporters Trust.
Andy Scott: The Sweet guitarist helped raise thousands for Wrexham when they faced administration.
Mark Hughes: Born in nearby Ruabon, Sparky always looks for the Dragons score and was seen celebrating in Wembley when they won the FA Trophy in 2013.
Gareth Evans: The Anglesey Olympic Weightlifter is a life-long Wrexham fan.
Tim Vincent: The Wrexham-born presenter’s dreams came true when he was able to introduce his boyhood hero Joey Jones onto Blue Peter back in 1997.
Kerry Hope: Despite hailing from Merthyr Tydfil, the European middleweight boxer is a lifelong Dragons fan.
Robbie Savage: Born just a stones-throw from the ground in Bradley, Robbie was a regular on the Kop in his younger days and gave a substantial amount when Wrexham needed a bond to play in the league back in 2011.
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