8 A-list celebs who watched Simone Biles at 2024 Olympics: From Tom Cruise to Snoop Dogg
8 celebs including Tom Cruise and Lady Gaga cheer for the Olympic return of Simone Biles
While it is hard to watch anyone but the greatest gymnast in history when Simone Biles returns, there was an array of A-listers present on day 2 of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite suffering an injury, Biles became the first woman ever to execute the Yurchenko double pike in an Olympic competition when she landed it in the vault while qualifying for the team final. Hollywood celebrity Tom Cruise among other famous spectators on Sunday, sat under the roof to watch Simone Biles perform.
1. Tom Cruise
Even though Tom Cruise wasn't the main attraction when he watched Simone Biles and the American women's gymnastics team perform on July 28 at the Bercy Arena in Paris, the actor, however, attracted a lot of attention. As per People, Cruise was first observed during the opening ceremony along the Seine River on July 26. The 'Mission Impossible' star drew a throng of admirers while he moved around and struck up selfies with several people from their seats.
2. Lady Gaga
Pop icon Lady Gaga was also in attendance at Bercy Arena on Sunday, July 28, and was thrilled with Simone Biles' performance alongside the enthusiastic clapping and shouts from the crowd. Feeling incredibly "honored," Gaga posted Simone Biles's nearly flawless gymnastic performance on Instagram along with her reaction to watching it during the Paris Olympics. Gaga, who was one of the celebrities in attendance to watch the women's gymnastics qualifying round, penned a heartfelt note for Biles, saying, "She nailed it. What an honor to be so close!!!!"
3. Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg swayed during the team's presentations, looking party-ready while sporting sunglasses and a red, white, and blue blazer with a white and blue flag. The musician has secured a position as a sports analyst for Peacock and NBC, and he is taking his responsibility seriously by making sure he attends the big games in order to provide his final opinion of the day. Day two found him sitting in the stand for the artistic gymnastics qualification events on Sunday morning, where Team USA superstar Simone Biles topped the standings.
4. Anna Wintour
The queen of fashion, Anna Wintour, was another person wearing blinders as she sported her signature black sunglasses. She took a moment away from editing Vogue to witness Biles return and gave another celeb, Ariana Grande, a heartfelt kiss. The 74-year-old also wore a flowery outfit that happened to match the color scheme of her wristband for the event.
5. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
John Legend, 45, and Chrissy Teigen, 38, arrived along with their children Luna, 8, and Miles, 5, to support Biles and Team USA with hand-drawn signs. Teigen wore an olive green Chloe set for day two of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena, however, it looked like her pants were still in the United States. She donned a button-up sweater with a bit of skin visible around her tummy and paired it with hot pants as her only knit outfit.
6. Nick Jonas
Among the attendees was singer and actor Nick Jonas, who flaunted his sense of style while out and about in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games. Appearing on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', ahead of day 2 of the Paris Olympics, Jonas revealed that the Olympics are his favorite event and he was genuinely excited about it. In addition to cheering on sports, Jonas's presence at the Paris Olympics 2024 will reflect on the relationships and life achievements that will make the event special.
7. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
Along with her brother Frankie Grande, 41, Ariana Grande, 31, also took advantage of the occasion to spend quality time with her sibling. She conversed with 'Wicked' co-star Cynthia Erivo, 37, while looking effortlessly gorgeous in a white dress, demonstrating that they are not just coworkers but also real-life friends. The 'We Can't Be Friends' hitmaker sported round white sunglasses along with a small straw handbag.
8. Shaun White and Nina Dobrev
Actress Nina Dobrev and her five-time Olympian boyfriend Shaun White were also visible in the stands. The happy couple was at the Bercy Arena two days after attending the opening ceremony, supporting Team USA's gymnastics legend, Simone Biles. Despite having grown up in Canada, Dobrev made it obvious that she was supporting Team USA by sporting a white sweater with the US flag and the Olympic Rings in the front. Dobrev is currently recuperating from a horrifying dirt bike accident that sent her to the hospital and required knee surgery.
