Taylor Swift, Jay-Z and Donald Trump among stars in New Orleans
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Taylor Swift – pictured in between two of the Haim sisters – watching boyfriend Travis Kelce’s Chiefs at her second Super Bowl appearance
One of the biggest sporting events in the world took place in New Orleans as the Philadelphia Eagles clinched this year’s Super Bowl with an emphatic 40-22 victory over defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs.
The event did not just bring out the best the NFL has had to offer this season – but plenty of Hollywood A-listers, musicians and US President Donald Trump were spotted in the stands of the Superdome.
Before the match started, actor Jon Hamm introduced the Chiefs while Bradley Cooper brought the hype for the Eagles.
Below are a selection of images of celebrities at this year’s Super Bowl.
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Actor Bradley Cooper joined young fan Declan LeBaron (right) to announce their favourite team – the Philadelphia Eagles
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Although Beyoncé was not seen at this year’s Super Bowl, her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi were in attendance along with their father Jay-Z
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Jay-Z took a few photos of Rumi jumping next to one of the end zones as Blue Ivy watches on
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Donald Trump became the first sitting US president to attend a Super Bowl. He was accompanied by a large entourage, including his daughter Ivanka (right)
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President Donald Trump salutes as the national anthem is sung by Jon Batiste
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Jordon Hudson (left) – the girlfriend of former NFL coach Bill Belichick – posed next to Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser
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Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets each attended Super Bowl 59
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Actors Pete Davidson and Kevin Costner were spotted sharing a laugh ahead of the game kicking off
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Singer Taylor Swift whispered to musician and actress Alana Haim in the stands as the Chiefs struggled to get points on the board in the first half
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The half-time show opened with Samuel L Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam
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During the half-time Show, Kendrick Lamar performed Luther, his chart smash hit, with R&B singer SZA
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And his special guest was none other than tennis legend Serena Williams
