Suni Lee’s comeback during the Paris Olympics has been well documented. Just a year earlier, she had been diagnosed with two kidney diseases. It was a tough time for the gymnast as her whole body began swelling, and she started feeling nauseous and lightheaded. She finally began her treatment in Minnesota, taking a hiatus from the sport. She announced in April this year that she was recovering from the ordeal. After some unsatisfactory performances at the start of the year, Suni gradually regained her form and qualified for the Paris Olympics. There, she won one gold medal and two bronze medals, resulting in a memorable campaign. Now, with the Olympics behind her, she has earned a well-deserved break.

After Paris, Suni Lee has been spotted outside gymnastics arenas, attending events like the US Open. She also decided to move to New York from Minnesota, where she had lived most of her life. This move made it easier for her to attend her first-ever New York Fashion Week. It’s natural to be awestruck by the numerous Hollywood celebrities present at the event. However, it turned out to be the opposite for Suni Lee—a well-known Hollywood actress was shocked when she saw Suni Lee standing next to her.

Olivia Wilde’s viral reaction to standing next to Suni Lee at the New York Fashion Week

In a video uploaded on TikTok by ELLE Magazine, Hollywood actress Olivia Wilde was seen talking to a reporter during the NY Fashion Week. Suddenly, she realized that she was standing next to Suni Lee. Olivia looked star-struck at the sight of her as she looked straight at the camera and mouthed that she loved her. The video went viral on the social media site with many fans commenting on how they would feel exactly the same if they were next to the Olympic gold medallist.

One user, echoing the same sentiment, said, “Me too, Olivia, me too.” Another fan commented, saying that Oliva Wilde and her always love the same people. This was possibly a reference to the actress’s ex-boyfriend Harry Styles, who has a huge fanbase for his music. So, she loves both Harry Styles and Suni Lee. “Olivia is all of us,” said another comment. Thus, it is safe to say that a lot of people adore Suni after her performances at the Olympics.

Olivia Wilde is not the only celebrity Suni Lee met during the NYFW. She met and interacted with both actress Mindy Kaling and Vice President Kamala Harris’s stepdaughter Ella Emhoff. All three of them sat in the front row of the Tory Burch fashion show. Other stars like Elizabeth Olsen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Maude Apatow and Joey King were also present in close proximity. But, Suni who made her debut this year at NYFW, caught a lot of attention with her outfit

Suni Lee stunned everyone at her New York Fashion Week Debut 

While Suni Lee has always had a deep interest in fashion, this was her first appearance at the New York Fashion Week. Her intense training schedule made it impossible to attend the previous years. She also shifted to New York this month, which made it easier for her to make an appearance. Attending the fashion extravaganza for the first time, Suni wanted to leave a mark on it with her outfit. Talking to Vogue, she said, “Since this was my first fashion week, I wanted to experiment with different trends and try new things.” In the end, she was satisfied with the results. “I’m really happy that each look felt different and had its own vibe,” she said.

Suni Lee worked with stylist Brian Meller to design her clothes. One of the best dresses she wore, according to herself, was an off-white colored dress coupled with Gianvito Rossi shoes. During the Tommy Hilfiger event, she wore a trench coat dress, to which she grew obsessed. In the end, her main learning about fashion from the whole event was that tailoring is a very crucial part of any dress. She said, “Tailoring really is where the magic is.” The gymnast also enjoyed interacting with the teams before they were about to present their shows. She loved seeing the hard work, toil, and effort they put into it come to life. Thus, the event was largely successful for her as an individual and there remains a large possibility that we may see her take part in other fashion-related projects again in the future.