Jon Hamm's Passion for Bad Bunny Takes Center Stage at Super Bowl
Jon Hamm, the acclaimed actor from Mad Men, demonstrated his unwavering admiration for Bad Bunny during the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show. The 54-year-old star was captured on video dancing, smiling, and jumping with excitement as the Grammy-winning artist performed a high-energy set on the field.
A Longstanding Musical Admiration
Hamm has publicly confirmed his status as a huge Bad Bunny fan, having attended at least five of the singer's concerts. His fandom became particularly visible last year when a viral video showed him grooving in a traditional Puerto Rican casita during a homeland show, dressed in a floral outfit and white bucket hat.
During an appearance on the Today show, Hamm explained his enthusiasm: "His music is awesome. You can't listen to his music and not smile. I just love his story, he's a really nice guy, he's funny."
Special Appearances and Personal Connections
The actor's connection with Bad Bunny deepened when he made a cameo during the singer's Saturday Night Live hosting debut in October 2025. During his monologue, Bad Bunny humorously referenced Hamm's concert attendance and affectionately called him "Juan Jamón." The cameras then showed Hamm in the audience wearing the same floral ensemble and bucket hat from the Puerto Rico concert.
In a recent column for Air Mail news published just before the Super Bowl, Hamm reiterated his admiration: "As the Internet has seemingly latched onto, yes, I'm a huge Bad Bunny fan. And, yes, I went to his concert on August 16 in Puerto Rico... It. Was. Epic."
Political Backlash and Critical Reception
Bad Bunny's selection as halftime performer faced criticism from some political figures, including former President Donald Trump, who called the choice "absolutely ridiculous" due to the singer's anti-ICE stance. After the performance, Trump labeled it "absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!" on Truth Social.
However, this opinion contrasted sharply with most viewer reactions. The Independent's Mark Beaumont praised the show as a "wild, inclusive fiesta" that was "effervescent" and represented "Old America at its best" in his four-star review.
A Celebrity-Filled Performance
Bad Bunny's 12-minute halftime set attracted numerous famous faces beyond Hamm, including Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Alix Earle, and Karol G. The performance featured transitions between songs like "Yo Perreo Sola" and "Voy a Llevarte Pa' PR," with a special snippet of Daddy Yankee's 2004 hit "Gasolina."
Hamm defended the singer against political criticism, stating: "I will simply say that Benito deserves to be there. He deserves to be there in the same way Kendrick did last year and the Dre-Snoop West Coast medley deserved to celebrate Los Angeles a few years back."
The actor also shared his favorite Bad Bunny songs as "Tití Me Preguntó" and "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," explaining that these tracks particularly resonated with him because of how the crowd responded during the Puerto Rico concert.
