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:
Here, we take a look at the famous faces who support Sunderland:
![Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBE](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhZTI4NjU4LWY1NzItNGE3OC04ZGY3LTNiZDljYWM0NWQxZjo4ZmQ0Y2E4NC1jZDAwLTRkN2ItYTUxNS03NzNiMmFmNWVmNDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
49. Gary Bennett MBE
Sunderland legend Gary Bennett has definitely become a fan of the club and recently received an MBEPhoto: WPA Pool
![Famed for their song "Nellie The Elephant, The Toy Dolls originated in Sunderland.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQzMWU2NTFlLTIwM2ItNDRkNS1hZjVhLWViZjdiMTY4ZTdjNzpiMGJhYjcyOC1jODFkLTQzOWYtOTE1Yy1kNTM0ZmZlOGZlZDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
50. The Toy Dolls
Famed for their song "Nellie The Elephant, The Toy Dolls originated in Sunderland.Photo: The Toy Dolls