Ready to meet the crème de la crème of Duran Duran’s celebrity superfans? It’s not just us everyday fans who love the band. From Hollywood heavyweights to fashion models, music industry icons, and fellow rock royalty, we’ve gathered all of Duran Duran’s devotees in one place. Because being a Duranie means you’re always in the coolest crowd.
Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston is effortlessly cool and has been for decades. From her beloved role as Rachel on “Friends,” to her acclaimed performances in film, she’s kind of a big deal. But that star power hasn’t stopped her from professing her love for our boys from Birmingham.
Jen says:
“I don’t know if you remember a show at the Palladium, I think it was ’81 or ’82, but I had it on a VHS tape and watched it over 100 times. It used to put me to sleep at night. It was like my lullaby.”
“I was with Brad [Pitt] and he came and grabbed my arm, and dragged me over to the cashier’s desk where you [Simon Le Bon] were standing. And as if you were a specimen in a fishbowl, he goes, “Look!” Because he knew what a huge fan I was. I don’t even think I introduced myself. I was fangirling. I regressed immediately back to 12 years old.”
Jennifer interviews Simon Le Bon
Robert Downey Jr
Robert Downey Jr. epitomizes cool. Best known for his portrayal of Tony Stark/Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Downey Jr. has redefined the superhero genre. His acting chops don’t end there. He’s had critically acclaimed roles in films like “Chaplin,” that put him on the greatness becoming one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing actors. Over the years, Downey Jr. has often cited Duran Duran as one of his favourite bands of all time. He even inducted the band in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
Robert says:
“Duran Duran invites us all to put our best days here, now and still in front of us. Cool, sophisticated fun. You know who’s got that in spades? Duran Duran. They own that space, and they have for over 40 years. Read the lyrics to ‘Paper Gods.’ Watch the video for ‘Celebration.’ Cry in the mirror as you lip-sync to ‘Ordinary World.’”
Anne Hathaway
Um. Is there anyone cooler than Andy from The Devil Wears Prada? No. The answer is NO. Like, gosh Anne, save some for the rest of us, kay? What makes her even cooler is that she lovers her some Duran Duran.
Anne was spotted in Laurel Canyon, California wearing a 1984 Duran Duran concert t-shirt (which she donned with a fedora, because, HELL YES). Another time, she was spotted with her husband buying a Duran Duran album (it was Rio).
Anne also stars in “The Idea of You,” a movie about a 40-something woman and a hot boy band. The band is the movie is called August Moon (inspired by Duran Duran’s lyric in The Wild Boys).
The writer, Robinne Lee says: “In the book, all their songs, tours, and albums are named after different, more esoteric Duran Duran lyrics.”
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Robinne Lee, actress and author of The Idea of You: “I was obsessed with Duran Duran when I was young, so there’s a lot of Simon, and there’s a lot of John, and there’s a lot of actual Duran Duran Easter eggs throughout the entire book.”
Savannah Guthrie, TV host: “It’s crazy because once you’re there, you can’t even honestly summon the feelings that you would’ve had if you had told your 12-year-old self,” Savannah told “ET” about meeting Duran Duran for an interview.