Just like Us, many celebrities have been getting into the patriotic spirit as they watch the best-of-the-best athletes compete in the Olympics . Many spectators are in total awe of Simone Biles — known as the GOAT in gymnastics — including one of her own Team USA athletes, climber Brooke Raboutou . “I’ve always been very inspired by her,” Raboutou exclusively told Us in July 2021 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
“Her mix of gracefulness and being powerful and so strong. And I just love watching her compete and teaching us.” Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens , loves getting to watch her compete on the world’s highest stage.
“It’s just fun for me to be able to witness [her] greatness,” the football player told USA Today in June 2024. “I just love getting to watch her in her environment. Seeing her locked in, it’s just amazing to see.
She goes up there and does it, every freaking time. Surpasses what she’s supposed to do. I love that.
” You have successfully subscribed. Subscribe to newsletters By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and to receive emails from Us Weekly Check our latest news in Google News Check our latest news in Apple News Owens’ team, the Chicago Bears, excused him from preseason practice so he could go to Paris to root for Biles in person. “Just because we respect the Olympics,” coach Matt Eberflus told ESPN in July 2024.
“That is a big deal. And he’s just supporting the one he loves the most. And I think that’s so cool that he gets to do that.
” Scroll below to see which celebrities love watching the Olympics: Credit: Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram Zac Efron, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and More Celebrities Who Love The Olympics Just like Us, many celebrities have been getting into the patriotic spirit as they watch the best-of-the-best athletes compete in the Olympics . Many spectators are in total awe of Simone Biles — known as the GOAT in gymnastics — including one of her own Team USA athletes, climber Brooke Raboutou . “I’ve always been very inspired by her,” Raboutou exclusively told Us in July 2021 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
“Her mix of gracefulness and being powerful and so strong. And I just love watching her compete and teaching us.” Scroll below to see which celebrities love watching the Olympics: Credit: Laurent Vu/Paris 2024/Cover Images Salma Hayek The actress gushed about how exciting it was for her to be part of the 2024 Olympics as a torch bearer.
“Yesterday, I had the honor of carrying the Olympic flame, a symbol of light, hope, peace, and unity ♾️. If you believe in these values, know that you were with me every step of the way,” she wrote via Instagram in July 2024 alongside pics of her holding the torch. “As I passed the torch and took part in the relay, I was proud to represent the enduring spirit of the Olympics, bringing light, hope, and unity to all.
” Credit: Courtesy of Teresa Giudice/Instagram Teresa Giudice "The family and I are having a great time supporting @teamusa during the #winterolympics," the Real Housewives of New Jersey personality wrote via Instagram in February 2022. Credit: Melody Timothee/Shutterstock; Courtesy of Joe Jonas/Instagram Joe Jonas “Can’t wait to watch @shaunwhite CRUSH it in the Halfpipe finals,” the DNCE frontman wrote via Instagram Story in February 2022, alongside a PR box of Team USA goodies. Credit: Courtesy of Candace Cameron Bure/Instagram Candace Cameron Bure “Nathan Chen, you are mesmerizing on the ice every single time,” the Fuller House alum gushed via Instagram Story in February 2022, while watching the Utah native’s record-breaking free skate that earned him a gold medal.
“Congratulations, it’s beautiful.” Credit: David Fisher/Shutterstock Nina Dobrev “We’ll be anxiously watching from home and cheering [boyfriend Shaun White ] on,” the Vampire Diaries alum exclusively told Us Weekly in February 2022 . “I’m very, very excited for him.
I can’t wait. I taped it, so it’s at the house, and as soon as I get home, I’m gonna sit down with my girlfriends and we’re gonna catch up and watch.” Credit: Magnus Sundholm/Shutterstock Octavia Spencer The Ma star tweeted her support of the gymnasts competing in Tokyo in July 2021.
"Men’s all around gymnastics is a nail biter," she wrote. During the women's portion of the event, she added, "Wow! These gymnasts are dynamic. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade whoa.
Congratulations to all of you representing your countries." Credit: Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock Kerry Washington The Scandal alum shared her thoughts on the gymnastics competition in the 2020 Olympics, including Biles' decision to step away for her mental health. "When you win the USA 5 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal, you deserve to take some time for yourself," she tweeted in July 2021.
"@Simone_Biles, WE LOVE YOU." After Biles' teammate Lee took home the gold medal in the individual all-around, Washington posted a GIF of the gymnast with the comment, "SUNI LEE. That’s the tweet.
" Credit: Courtesy Amy Schumer/Instagram; Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock Amy Schumer The comedian shared a snap to her Instagram in July 2021 while she watched the women’s volleyball match. She captioned the pic, “I just tested positive for OLYMPIC FEVER! #ateam @nbcolympics @alixklineman @aprilrossbeach.” Credit: Courtesy Scott Foley/Instagram; AFF-USA/Shutterstock Scott Foley The Felicity alum watched the women’s gymnastics qualifiers.
He wrote alongside an Instagram snap of his TV tuned into Biles performing her beam routine, “Get it @simonebiles !!! #usa🇺🇸.” Credit: Courtesy of Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra Jonas The Baywatch star noted the “somber” mood while watching the Opening Ceremony from her living room in July 2021, but offered well wishes for the athletes via Instagram. “All the very best to the Refugee Olympic Team.
.. I’m cheering for you!! Your presence sends such a powerful message of hope to the world,” she captioned her post.
“Best of luck #TeamIndia! I’m cheering for each and everyone of you!” Credit: Courtesy of Sara Bareilles/Instagram Sara Bareilles The Waitress composer shared a selfie via Instagram in July 2021 wearing a USA baseball cap and standing beside a cardboard cutout of Olympic swimmer, Caeleb Dressel . “Just a couple of best friends hanging out and being subtle,” she captioned the snap. “GO TEAM USA!!! #tokyoolympics @nbcolympics I cannot wait to watch!!!! @caelebdressel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏” Credit: Broadimage/Shutterstock Alessandra Ambrosio The supermodel showed her support for her native Brazil via Instagram in July 2021.
“Geared up and ready for the game! #VaiBrasil," she wrote on her page. Credit: Courtesy of John Legend/Instagram John Legend The “Bigger Love” crooner was humbled to single a new version of “Imagine” for the Tokyo Games’ Opening Ceremony. He expressed via Instagram at the time, “It's a song we still need in this moment and I'm honored to have performed it with the incredible Angelique Kidjo , Alejandro Sanz , Keith Urban , Hans Zimmer and the Japanese Children's Choir.
” Credit: Courtesy of Leslie Jones/Instagram Leslie Jones The SNL star made headlines for live-tweeting the 2016 Summer Olympics, and NBC took notice. NBC Olympics executive producer Jim Bell invited her to travel to Rio, Brazil, and join the network’s coverage. During her trip, Jones played table tennis with Mary Carillo , got her own USA Water polo robe and posed for photos with the Olympians.
Credit: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Matthew McConaughey Along with his wife, Camila Alves , the actor was photographed having the time of his life in Rio at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The pair was spotted in the audience supporting the U.S.
Olympic Swimming, Rugby and Basketball teams. Credit: Courtesy of Ryan Seacrest/Twitter; Inset: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Ryan Seacrest After contributing to NBC’s coverage of the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Seacrest served as NBC’s late-night Olympics host in Rio. The American Idol host spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about loving his gig — and the Games — in August 2016: “What’s great about the Olympics is that they’re about sports, but they’re also about people’s stories.
I love to talk to people about their stories, whether it’s in sports, entertainment or everyday life. It’s still about how did they get here, how did they do and where are they going — that’s the foundation of any great conversation with someone about their story.” Credit: Victor Chavez/WireImage Chris Pratt The Parks and Rec alum frequently took to social media to share videos of his family, including then-wife Anna Faris and son Jack, watching the Games in 2016.
Credit: Courtesy of Ashton Kutcher/Instagram Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher The couple love the Olympics so much that they rocked matching Ralph Lauren blazers — the same one that Michael Phelps wore — during the Rio Olympics opening ceremony. “Arm chair Olympians. Go team USA!!! We got your back!” Kutcher captioned the photo via Instagram at the time.
Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Eddie Redmayne Fans of the Oscar winner will remember the photos of Redmayne and his wife Hannah going wild in the stands of Rio 2016. Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Samuel L. Jackson Jackson was one of the first stars to live-tweet the Olympics.
Back in August 2012, the actor cheered for all things Team USA, including swimming, gymnastics, weightlifting and badminton. Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for NBC Sarah Jessica Parker The Sex and the City star shared a photo watching the 2016 Opening Ceremonies via Instagram. “Yes! Let the games begin.
X, Sj #rio2016,” she wrote at the time. Credit: Courtesy of Zac Efron/Twitter Zac Efron After Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles revealed how much she loved Efron, the actor made a special trip to Rio in 2016 to surprise Biles and her Final Five teammates: Gabby Douglas , Aly Raisman , Laurie Hernandez and Madison Koican . Credit: Courtesy of Elizabeth Banks/Twitter Elizabeth Banks The Pitch Perfect actress, who tweeted about the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, shared photos from in the stands in Rio 2016.
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