Celeb sightings at Olympics: Nicole Kidman and Natalie Portman cheer on Simone Biles and Team USA
8 celebrities who cheered on Simone Biles and Team USA gymnasts at the 2024 Paris Olympics
It was anticipated that Team USA's women's gymnastics squad would win gold and they didn't disappoint. On Tuesday, July 30, the five-woman team of Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera posted a combined score of 171.296 points to bag the gold. And, as expected, several A-list celebrities flew to Paris to cheer for the spectacular gymnasts as they gave their best on the mats of Paris' Bercy Arena. Here are eight celebs who were spotted in the stands during the women’s gymnastics team final at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
1. Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman, a known sports aficionado, was seen cheering for Team USA during the artistic gymnastics women's team Final on Day Four of the Paris Olympics. The 'Black Swan' actress, who owns an Italian soccer team, was seen chatting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino while she was present at the Bercy Arena, as per Hello Magazine.
2. Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman made it a family affair while cheering for Team USA. The 'Eyes Wide Shut' actress was accompanied by her rocker husband, Keith Urban, and their daughters, Sunday, 16, and Faith, 13. The family was seen having a gala time as they cheered for Simone Biles and her teammates while clicking selfies and chatting among themselves. On Day Two, they even attended the women's street skateboarding final.
3. Serena Williams
The four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams was also in the stands cheering on Simone Biles and company. It is quite poetic that the tennis champion was accompanied by her daughter Olympia, who she shares with her husband, Alexis Ohanian. President of Paris 2024 Tony Estanguet was seen sitting alongside Williams.
4. Spike Lee
'Malcolm X' director Spike Lee showed off his patriotic fervor while attending the artistic gymnastics women's team final at the Paris Olympics. He was dressed in a white USA basketball tank top from Nike, a Jordan cap, and white-framed glasses. At one point, he even jumped to his feet to cheer for the ladies.
5. Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, returned to the Olympics this time to cheer for Team USA during the gymnastics women's team final. He cut an adorable figure as he was seen engaging with his youngest son, seven-month-old Nico, whom he shares with his wife, Nicole Johnson.
6. Bill Gates
Bill Gates was also present in the stands of Paris' Bercy Arena to cheer for Simone Biles and the team. The Microsoft founder has traveled to the Olympics to join his pregnant daughter, Jennifer Gates, to support his son-in-law, Nayel Nassar, who is representing the Egyptian equestrian team.
7. Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles' husband and Chicago Bears player Jonathan Owens traveled to Paris to cheer for his spouse. The NFL star was joined by the gymnast's parents, Nellie and Ronald Biles.
8. Scottie Scheffler
Best Golfer ESPY Award winner of 2023 and 2024 Scottie Scheffler cheered for the women's gymnastics team with his wife, Meredith Scheffler, and their newborn son, Bennett. The pro-golfer is all set to make his Olympic debut as part of Team USA on Thursday, August 1.
