You Probably Missed Some of These Buzzy Super Bowl Moments
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The 2025 Super Bowl has come and gone, and let's all give a round of applause to the Philadelphia Eagles!
Taking on the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, football fans worldwide tuned in to see which team would be named the best in the NFL. While it seemed like the Chiefs may have been in it to win it, it didn't take long for folks to see the Eagles were definitely in shape to take it all. By the end of the night, the Eagles flew to victory, winning 40-22 in an incredible defeat against the Chiefs.
Now, as we know, the Super Bowl isn't just about watching the sport. There were iconic commercials to keep an eye out for too, not to mention Kendrick Lamar performing for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. But in blink-or-you'll-miss-it moments, there were other instances that fans may have not seen with everything going on. We rounded up some of our favorite off-the-field moments from Super Bowl LIX, so you too can be in the know.
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Harry Connick Jr. Gave a Surprise Super Bowl Performance
As a nod to New Orleans' rich history of music and culture, the Super Bowl opened the game with a performance featuring local jazz musicians from the area. What's more, the ensemble included a moment with singer Harry Connick Jr., who was born and raised in the city.
Lady Gaga Sang a Surprise Tribute Ahead of the Super Bowl
To honor victims of the New Orleans terror attack on New Year's Day, as well as the tragic Los Angeles wildfires and the airplane crashes in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. (all of which occurred in January), Lady Gaga gave a surprise musical tribute. Singing "Hold My Hand" from the movie Top Gun: Maverick, she performed the song along New Orleans' famed Bourbon Street.
Tom Brady Made His Super Bowl Commentating Debut
After officially retiring from football in early 2023, NFL legend Tom Brady made his Super Bowl commentating debut in New Orleans. This comes as he is in his first year of a 10-year contract being a commentator for Fox Sports.
Brad Pitt's Upcoming Movie 'F1' Debuted a New Trailer
Starring in his first movie since appearing in Babylon in 2022, fans got to see Brad Pitt portray a former race car driver-turned-mentor in the upcoming movie F1 (out in the summer of 2025) ahead of the big game.
Hoda Kotb and Kevin Costner Met at the Super Bowl
Former Today news anchor Hoda Kotb took in the festivities occurring with the 2025 Super Bowl, and she made sure to document it all on Instagram. One special moment for her? Getting to hang out with former Yellowstone star Kevin Costner.
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Taylor Swift Got Booed on the Jumbotron
While on hand to support her boyfriend Travis Kelce at the 2025 Super Bowl, fans booed Taylor Swift when she appeared on the Jumbotron. Luckily, she didn't seem too bothered by it, thanks to a video posted on X (formerly Twitter) capturing the moment.
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Marvel Released a New 'Thunderbolts' Trailer
In a highly-anticipated moment during the Super Bowl, Marvel fans got to see the latest movie heading to theaters later this year. Thunderbolts, starring Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, David Harbour and more, showcased a new form of superhero misfits — and folks can see it starting May 2, 2025.
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A.J. Brown Read a Book on the Sidelines
After going viral for reading on the sidelines during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown once again brought reading material for the 2025 Super Bowl. The choice of literature he had in mind? He kept the book Inner Excellence: Unlocking the Extraordinary Performance You Were Born to Achieve on him — and it was captured by cameras during the game.
Disney Announced 'Lilo and Stitch' Movie Release Date
While Disney didn't share the official trailer for the upcoming live-action version of the 2002 film Lilo and Stitch, fans got to see the beloved alien take the Super Bowl in a hilariously different way! In a 30-second ad spot for the movie, viewers watched Stitch get chased by stadium officials down the football field. What's more, Disney revealed Lilo and Stitch officially opens in theaters on May 23, 2025.
Samuel L. Jackson Opened the Super Bowl Halftime Show
With Kendrick Lamar as the headliner for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, fans were stunned when they watched Samuel L. Jackson walk onto the field (dressed as Uncle Sam, no less!) to emcee the event.
Serena Williams Made a Surprise Appearance
Along with Samuel, Kendrick surprised viewers by bringing out tennis champion Serena Williams as one of the surprises in his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. Fans got to see her wear a blue-and-white ensemble, dancing along while Kendrick sang his Grammy Award-winning hit "Not Like Us."
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Anne Hathaway's Reactions to Watching the Eagles Went Viral
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) loved seeing actress and Philadelphia Eagles fan Anne Hathaway excitedly watching the game on the Jumbotron. "Best part of the Super Bowl tbh," one commenter declared on X. "Anne Hathaway needed more camera time," another fan replied. Who knew the Princess of Genovia was into American football?
The 'Fast and the Furious' Cast Reunited for a Commercial
In a moment that nodded to the Fast and the Furious franchise, viewers go to see the Vin Diesel, MichelLe Rodriguez and Ludacris reunite for a Haagen-Dazs commercial. And in classic Fast and the Furious fashion, they had to drive convertibles too!
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Aubrey Plaza Made Her First TV Appearance After Husband's Death
One month after the death of Aubrey Plaza's husband Jeff Baena, the actress appeared on TV in Ritz's Super Bowl commercial. Starring alongside Bad Bunny and Michael Shannon, Aubrey was declared the "saltiest" in the ad spot that had them eating the snack at the "Salty Club."
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