With the World Series competitors now solidified, we’ve rounded up some celebrity supporters of the Houston Astros, and there are many famous faces to be searched for in the stands.
The Bush Family
The Astros paid tribute to longtime fans — President George H. W. Bush and wife Barbara Bush — in 2019 (they both died the year prior), KHOU11 in Houston previously reported. Their son, former President George W. Bush, continues the Bush family tradition of supporting the team.
Kate Upton
Model and actress Kate Upton is married to Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, so count her as a regular in the stands.
Rico Rodriguez
“Modern Family” alum Rico Rodriguez has a bright orange Astros jersey with “Rico Suave” written on the back, according to Chron.com.
Travis Scott
Houston-born rapper Travis Scott cheers on the Astros. He even got to throw the first pitch at a Minute Maid Park game against the Oakland Athletics back in 2019.
Richard Linklater
“Dazed and Confused” director Richard Linklater — an alum of Bellaire High School in Houston — actually set a brief scene from “Boyhood” at a Houston Astros Game. The lifelong baseball fan threw the ceremonial first pitch for the Astros in 2014.
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid played in Little League in Houston, as a kid, he told Parade. Later, he played a pitcher on the big screen in “The Rookie.” He grew up watching Astros games and continues to support the team today.
Matthew McConaughey
Alright, Alright, Alright… Matthew McConaughey is known for supporting his Texas teams, including the Astros. He got to call “Play Ball” at the World Series in 2019, Houston’s ABC13 previously reported.
