From sport stars to TV personalities and musicians to local heroes, the Black Cats have a number of famous fans – including some surprising and international names.
Over the years, we have seen many celebrities come out and publicly announce their support of the Wearside club - and you can scroll down and click through the pages to see the most famous ones among the lot:
5. Kate Adie
Raised in Sunderland, the former BBC chief correspondent grew up following the Black Cats - and remains a supporter to this day. Photo: KIRSTY O'CONNOR
6. Chris Hughes
The Love Island star (left) declared his love for Sunderland on social media - claiming the club 'chose him' at the age of three. Photo: Jeff Spicer
7. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Melanie Hill attends the British Soap Awards at The Lowry Theatre on June 01, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)
Born in Sunderland, Hill is currently starring on Coronation Street. She remains an avid supporter of her local team, and regularly attends games. Photo: Ian Gavan
8. Dave Stewart
Stewart is best known for Eurythmics, his musical partnership with Annie Lennox, and is one of the most famous names to hail from Sunderland. He's a big supporter of the Black Cats, too. Photo: Kevin Winter