There are many celebrities who have now embraced the benefits of the Acai berry and have chosen to integrate into their lifestyle some form of the many Acai juice varieties available. Here are a few celebrities who either endorse a product or have been seen enjoying acai:
Matthew McConaughey - Actor - Sambazon
Highlighted on Sambazon's Team page Matthew commented when visiting a Sambazon Acai Juice stand "This stuff is so good... make me up another". Apparently his favorite way to enjoy acai is 2 Sambazon Packs for an Acai bowl topped with granola and sliced banana.
Oprah - Media Mogul - endorses the Acai Berry on her website as a top 10 Superfood
Chaka Khan - 8 time Grammy Award winning American Singer - Purple
Official Spokeswoman for the drink Purple with Acai. "With demands of travel, rehearsals, and a stressful promotion schedule in my daily life, I need to make sure that I stay healthy and get antioxidants each day. A friend of mine turned me onto Purple. I was excited to try it. From the first sip, I loved it. I happily agreed when The Purple Beverage Company approached me to work with them: after all, it's a drink I already use." In addition to endorsing the acai beverage Chaka Khan comments "I am excited with The Purple Beverage Company's desire to work together on our charity programs. The company's dedication to helping people in need in Haiti is right in line with the Chaka Khan Foundation's goal to assist at-risk women and children. Together, I believe we can really make a difference in the lives of others."
Kelly Slater - Professional Surfer - Sambazon
Regarded by many as possibly the greatest surfer ever, Kelly Slater has been World Champion nine times. Kelly loves acai and enjoys a breakfast bowl with Sambazon.
Steve Burton - Actor - Monavie
A Blue Diamond Distributor for the acai juice Monavie, Steve Burton heavily promotes the product along with several of his General Hospital cast mates. Steve says, "I can't believe why someone wouldn't want to take it after doing the research".
Mariano Rivera - New York Yankees Baseball Legend - Purple
Spokesman for Purple drink with Acai Mr Rivera says, "As an athlete, the foods and beverages that I put in my body are especially important. I look for healthful, natural products. Not only does Purple taste great, but the antioxidants in Purple are also an important part of my recovery system, keeping me at my best so I can strike out the side and come through for my team."
Sanoe Lake - Actor, Model, Surfer - Sambazon
A star from the very popular surf movie Blue Crush, Sanoe Lake is now a member of Team Sambazon. Sanoe has been a fan of Acai for years and says "Sambazon is making a difference for the better and our world needs that".
Torii Hunter - Los Angeles Angels Baseball Star - Purple
Official Spokesperson for the acai drink Purple Torii has this to say, "Simply put, it tastes great and it makes me feel great. It's something about Purple being loaded with antioxidants and my first bottle had me hooked. Wherever I am, I make sure my fridge is stocked with Purple. I can grab it on the go and know that I'm drinking something that will help to keep me healthy".
Rajon Rondo - Boston Celtics NBA Championship Basketball Player - Purple
Michael Saucedo - Actor - Monavie
Bethany Hamilton - Professional Surfer - Sambazon
A Kauai born surfer Bethany is widely known for returning to a surf career after surviving a shark attack in which she lost her left arm. A successful world class surfer Bethany enjoys her daily acai and says "The main reason I like Sambazon Acai is cause it's "yummy", I eat it everyday and it makes me feel alive with energy. I'm all about eating healthy whole foods and Sambazon products are organic with lots of antioxidants."
Boston Red Sox - Players: JD Drew, Bobby Kelty, Manny Ramirez, David Ortiz - Monavie
Bob Burnquist - Professional Skateboarder - Sambazon
Considered by Tony Hawk to be one of the best boarders in the world, Bob says "Sambazon Acai is the ultimate energy food. I lived on it in Brasil and I am so thankful it's finaly available here in the US. It has an incredible taste, it's all natural and it has all kinds of amazing health properties- plus it helps protect the Amazon. Check this stuff out."
Andrew Ference - NHL Hockey Player - Sambazon
Andrew is a defenseman for the Boston Bruins and loves acai. He says, "My wife and I first had Açaí in Ubatuba, Brazil, a great town for surfing and relaxing in between Rio and Sao Paulo. We ate it as a snack before realizing just how healthy it was. It was a little tough to find back in Canada (6 years ago) at first but we finally found a local organic grocer who would bring it in. Now, Sambazon is a staple of our grocery trip as I have a bowl a day."
Rob Machado - Professional Surfer - Sambazon
A world class surfer Rob enjoys acai bowls, "When you're competing you need something that will give you energy but won't weigh you down. It's the perfect food- and it's the real deal".
Trista & Ryan - "America's Favorite Newlyweds" - Sambazon
These two became a celebrity couple when they married after meeting on the reality TV show "The Bachelorette".