From sports 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. Here, we take a look at the famous faces who support Sunderland:
![Sunderland fan Andy Dawson (left) is a freelance writer and podcaster and has written for The Guardian and The Daily Mirror alongside several books. Dawson is well known for his podcast Atheltico Mince alongside Bob Mortimer.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjFiNDk2ZDBmLWU3MjctNDFjNy05YzcwLTczMWQ0OGM1NGUzZDowMWJjMDQzZC1hZTczLTQ0MWEtYmI4ZS00MGExZDNmOGFlZmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
41. Andy Dawson
Sunderland fan Andy Dawson (left) is a freelance writer and podcaster and has written for The Guardian and The Daily Mirror alongside several books. Dawson is well known for his podcast Atheltico Mince alongside Bob Mortimer. Photo: Any Dawson
![Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBE](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjVlY2NiZGMzLTA0Y2YtNGZjZC04ODAzLTIyZmU2MDhmNzNkNzo0NmIzMWQ4Mi02MTM5LTRlM2ItYTAxMC0xNWZjMTQ2ZDhiMjk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
42. Gary Bennett MBE
Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBE Photo: WPA Pool
![Famed for their song "Nellie The Elephant, The Toy Dolls originated in Sunderland.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjUyMjBhMDlkLWJmNmUtNGI0Mi1iZWVhLTc2YWUxZTUzYjVjMjo5ZjRlMmNkMS1iYjVmLTQ1Y2YtOGYxNi00Y2QyNDNiMDlhMGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
43. The Toy Dolls
Famed for their song "Nellie The Elephant, The Toy Dolls originated in Sunderland. Photo: The Toy Dolls