Yankee Stadium was buzzing on Wednesday night as Game 3 of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays unfolded. While the on‑field action drew the usual crowds, a surprising trio of spectators added a pop‑culture twist to the night.
Celebrity fans in the stands
International pop sensation Dua Lipa and her husband, actor Callum Turner, were spotted in the Bronx, seated in the second row behind home plate. They shared the row with the iconic “Marlins Man,” the Miami‑born fan known for his bright orange Marlins attire at major sporting events.
Social‑media posts from Marlins Man, whose real name is Laurence Leavy, confirmed the star‑studded company. He wrote on X, “I had no idea who this couple were and they were so nice and friendly to everyone. I told them I know sports, not music nor movies. They recently got married in June in Italy I think. I wish them 50 years or more of happiness.”
First baseball experience for the pop star
Leavy noted that the game marked Dua Lipa’s first ever baseball outing, and she even tried a hot dog for the first time. The singer’s presence highlighted the growing crossover between entertainment and sports fandom.
About Marlins Man
Leavy, a longtime Miami Beach resident, has been a fixture at high‑profile events since 2012, when he first appeared in an orange Marlins jersey at a Miami Heat playoff game. He later showed up at a World Series celebration at Comerica Park, cementing his reputation as a recognizable figure in stadiums across the country.
He explained his signature look began by accident: “By accident, a few years ago, I wore an orange Marlins jersey to a Heat game. Everybody was wearing white but someone had stolen the (white) shirt they left on my chair. I stood out like a creamsicle. My friends liked it because they could see where I was sitting. Before, they said they couldn’t find me. Now, they can easily find me.”
The Yankees went on to clinch the series‑clinching win for the Rays, adding another memorable chapter to a night that blended baseball drama with celebrity sparkle.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
