Celebrities Who Are ‘Game Of Thrones’ Superfans

By Cat Williams. 4 Apr 2019 3:04 PM

These stars breathe fire and ice. In high anticipation for the premiere of the eighth and final season of “Game of Thrones” on Sunday, April 14, we’re taking a look at some of the show’s biggest celebrity superfans.

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Joe Jonas
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Not only is Joe Jonas engaged to "Game of Thrones" actress Sophie Turner, who plays Sansa Stark on the HBO show, but, according to Turner in an interview with "Good Morning America", the singer was on set for most of filming and even had to sign an NDA. Speaking with Glamour UK in early March, Turner admitted that she revealed the top secret ending of season 8 to Jonas, recalling, "He’s so mad at me – he loves the show!"
Beyonce & Jay-Z
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Music's power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z have been longtime "Game of Thrones" superfans. In 2015, "GoT" star Emilia Clarke suggested in an interview with Harper's Bazaar that Jay-Z purchased one of Khaleesi’s three dragon eggs for Beyonce. "They are really, really, really expensive and they are really f***ing heavy and serious works of art," she said, admitting that even as the mother of dragons she doesn't have one herself.
Kristin Chenoweth
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It's no secret that Kristin Chenoweth is a "Game of Thrones" superfan. The Tony Award and Emmy Award winner integrated the show's theme song into her pre-show warm-ups on her U.S. tour and even performed the hit opening credits sequence on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", where she held up a sword supposedly made of Valerian steel.
T-Pain

T-Pain is really excited for the "Game of Thrones" season 8 premiere. The rapper appeared alongside Chenoweth and other stars in a recent "GoT" promo, where he revealed that he named one of his albums The Iron Way as an ode to the Iron Throne in "Game of Thrones". In past seasons, T-Pain has also taken to Twitter to live-tweet the show each Sunday.
Jimmy Kimmel
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With guest appearances on his show from "Game of Thrones" stars, including Maisie Williams and Lena Headey, Jimmy Kimmel has been vocal about his love of the show. In a celebrity promo from HBO, Kimmel revealed that he gets into heated debates with his wife over the show. "My wife hates King Joffrey. So then I, of course, decided I love King Joffrey," admitted the TV host, who disclosed that he even went so far as to create t-shirts that read: "Don't hassle the Joff."
Aaron Rodgers
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Who knew Aaron Rodgers was an avid "Game of Thrones" fan? Appearing in the star-studded season 8 promo, the Green Bay Packers football quarterback urges fans to binge-watch previous seasons ahead of the upcoming final season premiere. Showing he is a true "GoT" fanatic, Rodgers even summarizes the show in 280 characters on Twitter.
Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard
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Kristen Bell and Dax Shephard go all out when it comes to their love of "Game of Thrones". After dressing up as Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drogo for Halloween in 2013, the pair went even further to recreate the show's opening credits ahead of the "GoT" season 7 premiere.
Ed Sheeran
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After proclaiming his love for "Game of Thrones", Ed Sheeran made a cameo in the season 7 finale, where he played a Lannister soldier. Unfortunately, the singer's appearance in the show didn't bode over well with fans. Actor Kristian Nairn, who played Hodor on the show, even went on to call the cameo "stupid." Looking back, Sheeran said he wished the show "killed" him off in the episode.
Amanda Peet
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Married to "Game of Thrones" co-creator David Benioff, it's no secret that Amanda Peet is a "GoT" superfan. In 2012, the actress told HuffPost TV that she is "like a coke addict for 'Game of Thrones'" and that her husband is like her "druglord", saying, "When he brings home dailies, I'm like shaking in the corner." More recently in October 2018, Peet admitted on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" that she knows the secret ending to season 8.
Barack Obama
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Former President of the United States Barack Obama is one major "Game of Thrones" fan. In 2016, Obama put his love for the show on full display by reciting as many characters as he could remember that have died in the show in an effort to encourage people to vote. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the show's creators also admitted that the then-president even received advance screeners of the show. "One perk of being the most powerful man in the world: yes, you get to see episodes early," said David Benioff and D. B. Weiss.
Madonna

Madonna is a big supporter of "Game of Thrones". In 2014, the Queen of Pop dressed up as the Mother of Dragons for Halloween, earning her praise from "GoT" cast members, including Sophie Turner who called it "amazing." In 2016, Madonna invited Gwendoline Christie, who plays Brienne of Tarth, on stage with her during a performance in Sydney.
Jennifer Lawrence
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Over the years, Jennifer Lawrence has been very vocal about her love of the hit HBO show. Starring alongside "GoT" star Sophie Turner in "X-Men: Apocalypse" the actress became good friends with the star. In an interview with Marie Claire UK, Turner even admitted she looks up to Lawrence like a "big sister." In a 2016 interview with BBC Radio 1, Lawrence also revealed that she "freaks out" anytime she sees a star from the show.

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