Leeds United receive Championship congratulations from Emmy-winning Hollywood icon as connection explained

Leeds United were given the thumbs up from Hollywood after their ascent to the top of the Championship table, as acting legend Henry Winkler sent them a congratulatory message.
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The man known affectionately around the world as Happy Days character Arthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli posted on social media platform x.com: "In honor of our daughter in law.. we celebrate @LUFC being Top of the Table !!! #mot"

Winkler starred in films including The Waterboy and Scream, and played roles in huge comedy series like Arrested Development and Parks and Recreation and has won Emmy awards and Golden Globes. His connection to Leeds United comes through daughter-in-law Jessica Barden, a Wetherby actress who appeared in Coronation Street before going on to star in films and Channel 4's hugely popular drama The End of the ****ing World. Barden married Max Winkler in 2021 and the pair have a daughter together.

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