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Louise Thomas
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The Paris 2024 Olympics are finally here.
Athletes from around the world have gathered in the City of Light, prepping for the sought-after summer competition set to commence the moment the Olympic torch is lit.
On July 26, more than 10,000 global competitors will be joined by a cast of eager fans watching the inaugural ceremony from the banks of the River Seine where a 100-boat parade will take place, carrying each team down the narrow water path for the first time in Olympic history.
Among the eager spectators who traveled from Paris and abroad are handfuls of celebrities excited to watch the commencement, which included a standout performance by Lady Gaga and potentially another by Celine Dion.. A-listers and time-honored designers already stepped on the red carpet for the July 25 Prelude To The Olympics Party at the Foundation Louis Vuitton. However, others are just making their Olympic debut at today’s opening ceremony.
From Ariana Grande to Pharrell Willaims and Nina Dobrev, here are all the celebrities spotted at the Paris 2024 Olympics thus far.
Kelly Clarkson
The “Stronger” singer has touched down in Paris, arriving to the Olympic opening ceremony on the River Seine in a long-sleeved navy blue dress. Clarkson’s sparkly number was bejeweled along the slit and neckline.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
The opening ceremony proved to be a family affair for Legend and Teigen. The “All of Me” vocalist kept his look cool and casual in a black suit layered over a white button-up. Meanwhile, Teigen donned a matching army green jacket and micro-shorts set with lace-up, open-toe heels outside the opening ceremony entrance.
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White
The retired Olympic athlete showed his support for Team USA alongside the famed television actress. Both White and Dobrev sported Ralph Lauren apparel branded with American flag patches and the classic Olympic symbol.
Lady Gaga
Gaga performed during the opening ceremony, with the singer donning a black corset bodysuit, black opera-length gloves and a head adornment. For the performance, she was surrounded by dancers holding pink feathered umbrellas.
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
If Grande and Erivo went to the Met Gala together, of course they would show up arm-in-arm to the Olympic opening ceremony. In true Wicked form, the two musical stars donned emerald green (Erivo) and baby pink (Grande) gowns, subtly promoting their upcoming film adaptation of the beloved Broadway show.
Emma Chamberlain
The Chamberlain Coffee founder stepped out for the opening ceremony in a conservative, yet mod ensemble. This is the 23-year-old’s first time attending the Olympics, and she did so the only way she knows how to – in style.
Alex Cooper
Hours after a recording session with Love Island USA’s Leah Kateb, Cooper jetted off to Paris. She attended both the Prelude To The Olympics party last night, and has since arrived at the opening ceremony in a long-sleeved gown.
Zendaya
The Euphoria star wouldn’t miss a Louis Vuitton event, let alone the Prelude To The Olympics parted hosted by the fashion house. Clutching on to her box LV bag, Zendaya posed on the street in a long form shimmery black dress.
Charlize Theron
Ahead of the opening ceremony, Charlize Theron reveled in the pre-Olympic excitement in a one-shoulder, short white dress. A long sleeve fell gracefully down her left arm. She was careful not to let the light fabric touch the street, gripping it in one hand.
Pharrell Williams
As the host and creative director of menswear, Williams welcomed guests to the Foundation of Louis Vuitton in classic denim, a tan baseball cap, and double-breasted jacket for the Prelude To The Olympics Party.
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg is an integral part of this year’s ceremony, with the performer already seen hosting various videos from the red carpet, a tiny microphone in hand.
Serena Williams
The former tennis player sported a business forward asethetic in a three-piece black suit. Williams teamed the monochromatic look with a green and blue checkered handbag the night before the opening ceremony.
Elizabeth Banks
Banks dazzled in a black mini dress and sheer tights for the Prelude To The Olympics party in Paris. Her dainty look was adorned with a royal blue ribbon.
Sophia Bush & Ashlyn Harris
It was date night for Bush and Harris last night as they joined the vanguard at the Foundation of Louis Vuitton on July 25. Harris opted for a bronze two-piece suit with a plunging neckline, while Bush stepped out in a corseted mini dress with a puffed peplum skirt.
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah honored the start of the Paris 2024 Olympics at the Prelude party in a ultra-sophisticated, sassy look. The 54-year-old singer left the top half of her white button-up unbuttoned and tucked the top into a pair of black trousers. She embellished the otherwise simple look with gold accessories, including a double chain fastened to her belt loop.
Tyla
Tyla stepped out for the Prelude party in full fashion icon form, donning a chainmail bra top, baggy low-waisted trousers, a velvet tailored blazer, and a hoop choker necklace.
Rosalía
Rosalía attended the Prelude To The Olympics party in a dainty lace dress. Her long-sleeved gown had doile tiers throughout, leaving her legs and arms visible under the mesh fabric.
