The Super Bowl, the biggest sporting and entertainment event on the US calendar, has wrapped up for another year, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the American football showdown.
Every year, the annual championship game of the National Football League sparks a lot of conversation – be it about the commercials, the half-time show or on-pitch action – and celebrities are certainly not exempt.
Here we round up what the stars had to say about Super Bowl LV, from the personal to the political:
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen was, of course, cheering for her husband, Tom Brady, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who went on to win the game.
Pre-game, she posed in Tampa Bay Buccaneers gear, captioning her Instagram shot: "Let’s go Bucs!!!!!!! Let’s go papai!!"
She also tweeted her support throughout the game.
President Joe Biden tweeted his congratulations after the game, describing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as "a team whose season was a story of resilience, reinvention, and grit".
Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on their #SuperBowl victory — a team whose season was a story of resilience, reinvention, and grit.
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 8, 2021
Much of the conversation centred on Amanda Gorman's delivery of her original poem, Chorus of the Captains.
Actress Leslie Grossman wrote: "I think it's very cool they are playing a football game to celebrate the Amanda Gorman poetry reading."
Tennis star Billie Jean King said Gorman "shines again".
Amanda Gorman shines again.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) February 7, 2021
A beautiful poem for the #SuperBowl. ❤️
US TV anchor Amaka Ubaka reflected on the fact that, for many, poetry at the Super Bowl was something that would never happen.
Poetry at the #SuperBowl —could you have imagined? Only could #AmandaGorman do it at THIS moment. She is such a pleasure to listen & watch 🔥👑
— Amaka Ubaka (@AmakaUbakaTV) February 7, 2021
Gorman herself said: "Poetry at the Super Bowl is a feat for art and our country."
Poetry at the Super Bowl is a feat for art & our country, because it means we’re thinking imaginatively about human connection even when we feel siloed. I’ll honor 3 heroes who exemplify the best of this effort. Here’s to them, to poetry, & to a #SuperBowl like no other 💛
— Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) February 7, 2021
Many others reacted to The Weeknd's halftime show, including soul diva – and prolific tweeter – Dionne Warwick, who wrote: "Well done @theweeknd. Loved the set and pyros. You looked and sounded great! A Big Hug and Loud Applause!!"
Well done @theweeknd. Loved the set and pyros. You looked and sounded great! A Big Hug and Loud Applause!! #SuperBowl
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) February 8, 2021
Toronto Mayor John Tory took the opportunity to congratulate the Canadian rapper, describing him as "making Toronto proud".
Incredible performance by @theweeknd at the #SuperBowl #PepsiHalftime show.
— John Tory (@JohnTory) February 8, 2021
From Scarborough all the way to the world’s biggest stage.
Making Toronto proud. pic.twitter.com/Tsc2tUJNb7
Jersey Shore's Pauly D had a more light-hearted take:
Me And @theweeknd Have The Same Haircut #PepsiHalftime #SuperBowl
— DJ Pauly D (@DJPaulyD) February 8, 2021
Author Elan Gale took the opportunity to remind people to wear masks, pointing out that The Weeknd's dancers were doing exactly that.
If these dudes can dance during the #SuperBowl with masks on, you can wear one at the supermarket
— elan gale (@theyearofelan) February 8, 2021
The Weeknd's dancers looked like this, in case you need a visual reminder:
Of course, there were more political takes on the night. Mariah Carey described Super Bowl Sunday as "Colin Kaepernick Appreciation Day" in a tweet.
Happy Colin Kaepernick Appreciation Day!
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) February 8, 2021
Writer and professor Robert Reich echoed Carey's sentiments, writing: "On Super Bowl Sunday, it's a good time to salute @Kaepernick7 for his leadership, courage, and sacrifice."
On Super Bowl Sunday, it's a good time to salute @Kaepernick7
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) February 7, 2021
for his leadership, courage, and sacrifice.
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