DETROIT — The stars were out in Detroit to watch the Lions win their first playoff game since 1992 on Sunday night.
The Lions took down the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 in a nail-biter and earned another home playoff game next Sunday.
Detroit Legends Barry Sanders, Eminem, Big Sean and Calvin Johnson
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This photo just screams Detroit. Lions legends Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson on the outside of two Motown hip hop legends Eminem and Big Sean.
Sanders and Johnson went to a combined 16 Pro Bowls and both former Lions were named to the Detroit Lions All-Time Team.
Eminem was born and raised in the Motor City, while Big Sean was born in California but moved to Detroit when he was a baby. Both of them still live around the Detroit area.
An hour before kickoff, Sanders shared a message to Detroit Lions fans on X (formerly known as Twitter).
West Michigan Actor Taylor Lautner
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West Michigan's own Taylor Lautner was seen enjoying the Lions game in a suite at Ford Field Sunday night. The Grand Rapids-born and Hudsonville-raised actor is best known for his portrayal of Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga film series.
Lions fan Brieana Rookus caught a video of him showing his support for the Lions during the game.
Red Hot Chilli Peppers Drummer Chad Smith
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Metro Detroit-raised Chad Smith performed in a pregame performance at Ford Field. The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer was born in St. Paul, Minnesota but was raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and graduated from Lahser High School in 1980.
Smith pumped up Lions fans on the official Lions X account ahead of kickoff.
Actor Bryan Cranston
Breaking Bad star Bryan Cranston could be seen on the sidelines at Ford Field Sunday, repping his Los Angeles Rams gear and predicting a Rams win.
“Just like in the wildlife, when Rams see Lions out and about, you know, they look friendly -- go Rams,” Cranston said.
After the Lions' victory, their X account was quick to call him out.
Actor and Comedian Sam Richardson
Detroit native Sam Richardson showed his love for the Lions Sunday night ahead of the game. The star of "Detroiters" promised a second home playoff game over an hour before kick-off.
Professional Gamer "Ninja" Richard Blevins
Professional gamer and online streamer Ninja was born in Metro Detroit before moving to Chicago as a child. Ninja snapped a photo wearing a #14 jersey with Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown before the game.
But even with all the celebrities at Ford Field, the true star in Detroit Sunday night was none other than the Lions quarterback, Jared Goff.
The Lions play the winner of tonight's Wild Card Game between the Eagles and the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay. Lions host the winner on Sunday at 3 p.m.
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