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Simone Biles backed by Curry and Hawk—Is she the greatest athlete of our generation?

As Simone Biles chases yet another Olympic medal, she’s not just in the limelight – she’s stealing it. The seven-time medallist has become the toast of the Olympics, with A-list celebrities hanging on her every move. Her jaw-dropping performances in artistic gymnastics have turned Bercy Stadium into a hive of excitement. It seems talent from all over, from America to Canada and beyond, has come out of the woodwork to cheer for “Simone Biles and Team USA.”

On the sixth day of the Olympics, Simone Biles is back in the spotlight, gunning for her third all-around title on August 1st as part of her redemption tour after an early exit from the Tokyo Games due to the twisties. With a near-two-point lead over Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade after topping the qualifiers, Biles is ready to leave no stone unturned.

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As she aims to make history, the buzz is electric – celebrities, athletes, and fans alike are biting their nails, eager to see if she’ll break new ground and become the first woman to win the all-around event at three different Olympics.

The atmosphere, at Bercy Stadium is electric as a crowd of celebrities and sports icons eagerly anticipate watching Simone Biles perform. The energy is palpable with cheers echoing throughout the stands. Notable figures, in attendance include Martha Stewart, the television personality and writer; Tony Hawk, the skateboarder; and Zinedine Zidane, the retired soccer star turned manager.

Seth Rogen, Bob Costas, Steph Curry, the basketball player, Al Michaels, and Cris Collinsworth also attended. But not only them even Kendall Jenner, an American model, media personality, and socialite was also there to see Biles’ performance! The energy, in the crowd was truly electric. It’s evident that wherever Biles showcases her skills A list celebrities are sure to be in attendance. During the women’s Gymnastics, all-around qualifying on Tuesday, July 30 Biles and her teammates graced the floor drawing an audience of enthusiastic fans ready to show their support.

Hollywood’s finest in the spotlight, all eyes on Simone Biles stealing the show

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On 30th July, the stands at Bercy Stadium were a who’s who of celebrity royalty during Simone Biles’s competitions. Lady Gaga, fresh off her opening ceremony performance, joined Tom Cruise, who was glued to every move from floor to beam. Chrissy Teigen and her daughter Luna lightened the mood with playful Instagram posts, while John Legend and his family waved “Team USA” flags in support.

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Nick Jonas, attending on behalf of Ralph Lauren, mingled with Teigen and Legend between rotations. Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Lena Waithe enjoyed the event with Grande’s brother and Erivo’s partner, while Snoop Dogg made a statement in a T-shirt featuring Biles’s face. Jessica Chastain, Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, and Anna Wintour were also among the high-profile spectators, each adding their own flair to the event.

The excitement continued with NFL star Larry Fitzgerald and pro golfer Scottie Scheffler, who came out to cheer for Team USA. Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian, was in the crowd with his family, while Jonathan Owens, Biles’s husband, kept score during the team competition. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban brought their daughters to support the gymnasts, and Natalie Portman’s gold jacket seemed to bring extra good vibes to the U.S. team. Spike Lee sported a Team USA jersey as the U.S. clinched gold, with Italy and Brazil taking silver and bronze, respectively.

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Serena Williams also joined the cheering section, having made her own mark at the opening ceremony. With such a star-studded lineup, the Women’s Gymnastics All-Around qualifiers were nothing short of spectacular. And so is the finals where Simone will be making history!!