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Hollywood A-Lister Christoph Waltz Spotted at Celtic Park for Rangers Derby

1 September, 2024 - 4:06PM
Hollywood A-Lister Christoph Waltz Spotted at Celtic Park for Rangers Derby
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The Hollywood star attended the Celtic v Rangers match at Parkhead on Sunday alongside the likes of Hoops-daft singer Sir Rod Stewart and former goalkeeper Joe Hart.

It was a familiar script as Celtic — champions in 12 of the last 13 seasons — racked up an 11th win from their past 16 meetings with the Ibrox side.

As Brendan Rodgers' side turned on the style for the cameras, there was an unlikely spectator in the stands at Celtic Park.

Holding a Celtic scarf, Austrian actor Christoph Waltz watched on as the Hoops put in a performance that the double Oscar winner would have been proud of.

The Austrian actor is perhaps most famous for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino, having starred in the director's films Inglourious Basterds and Django Unchained.

Waltz won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in both pictures.

The 67-year-old star has also appeared as Blofeld in the Bond films Spectre and No Time to Die.

Fans of Irish cinema may recognise Waltz from his appearance in Thaddeus O'Sullivan's 2000 film Ordinary Decent Criminal, based on the life of Irish crime boss Michael Cahill.

The actor is believed to be in Scotland filming Guillermo Del Toro's new adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein for Netflix.

Despite the break in filming, Waltz witnessed a horror show from Rangers, whose manager Phillipe Clement has failed to win any of his five games against Celtic.

Daizen Maeda, Kyogo Furuhashi and Callum McGregor scored for the hosts, who have kept clean sheets in their opening four league goals of the season.

Having no doubt dazzled Waltz with their performance, Celtic will be hoping for another box office showing when they host Hearts in their next game in two weeks.

Hollywood Star Spotted at Celtic Park

Christoph Waltz was spotted parading the touchline before the game, proudly displaying his Celtic colors.

It's no secret that the Old Firm Derby is one of the most anticipated fixtures in world football. The match attracts fans from all walks of life, including Hollywood celebrities.

Waltz's presence at Celtic Park was a testament to the global appeal of the game.

Fans were quick to share their excitement on social media, with many joking that the Oscar-winning actor had become a Hoops fan.

One fan said, "We're absolutely massive." Another added, "As if ye couldn’t love him any more."

While the actor is likely in Glasgow for the filming of his latest project, his attendance at the game showed his appreciation for the beautiful game.

A Familiar Face in the Stands

It wasn't just Waltz who was spotted in the stands at Celtic Park. Former goalkeeper Joe Hart, who retired at the end of last season, was also present to cheer on his former team.

Hart has always been a passionate supporter of Celtic, and his presence at the game was a reminder of his deep connection to the club.

The former England international was seen hugging his former teammates before the game, and he was spotted in the stands for the entire match.

Hart's presence in the stands was a testament to the enduring love he has for the club.

On the Pitch: A Dominant Performance

On the pitch, Celtic were in top form. They dominated their rivals from start to finish, and they deservedly won the game 3-0.

Kyogo and Maeda gave Celtic an early lead, and McGregor put the game beyond doubt with a stunning strike in the second half.

Celtic have been in excellent form since the start of the season. They have won all of their games so far, and they are looking like the team to beat in the Scottish Premiership.

The Hoops will be hoping to continue their winning ways when they host Hearts in their next game.

Hollywood A-Lister Christoph Waltz Spotted at Celtic Park for Rangers Derby
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Hollywood A-Lister Christoph Waltz Spotted at Celtic Park for Rangers Derby
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