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Paris Olympics 2024: Celebrities and big names have flocked to Paris

If it wasn’t big enough already, the celebrity spotting at the Olympics just got bigger. Here’s a look at more big names spotted by Paris Confidential.

Serena Williams at Roland Garros. Picture: Getty Images
Serena Williams at Roland Garros. Picture: Getty Images

The big names continue to flock to Paris for the Olympics with day nine serving up celebrity gold.

Turning out at the Grand Palais for the fencing was Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, who was supporting his friend, Amercian fencer Miles Chamley-Watson.

F1 driver Lewis Hamilton with model Nina Dobrev and her partner, former US snowboarder and skateboarder Shaun White at the fencing. Picture: AFP
F1 driver Lewis Hamilton with model Nina Dobrev and her partner, former US snowboarder and skateboarder Shaun White at the fencing. Picture: AFP
US rapper and sports commentator Snoop Dogg at the men's foil team round with his son Cordell Broadus. Picture: AFP
US rapper and sports commentator Snoop Dogg at the men's foil team round with his son Cordell Broadus. Picture: AFP

“Such an amazing experience to be at the Olympics to feel the energy of the crowd,’’ Hamilton said.

“The dedication, focus and resilience of these competitors is incredible to witness up close.”

Hamilton stepped out in a white jumper with Chamley-Watson written on the front, plus a black floppy hat and clutching a gold-handled cane.

Beside him were the Games’ unofficial mascot Snoop Dogg and his son Cordell Broadus, plus sport enthusiasts Shaun White and Nina Dobrev.

Taking in the equestrian at Chateau de Versailles were American A-list couple, actors Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who also went to the gymnastics to watch some of the finals.

US actor Eva Mendes and actor husband Ryan Gosling watch the gymnastics at Bercy Arena. Picture: AFP
US actor Eva Mendes and actor husband Ryan Gosling watch the gymnastics at Bercy Arena. Picture: AFP
US actor Sharon Stone at the tennis gold medal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at Roland-Garros. Picture: AFP
US actor Sharon Stone at the tennis gold medal match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic at Roland-Garros. Picture: AFP
Serena Williams at Roland Garros. Picture: Getty Images
Serena Williams at Roland Garros. Picture: Getty Images

Gosling, a star as Ken alongside Aussie Margot Robbie in the Barbie film, changed Olympic merch caps for the outings. Their two daughters were seen at the gymnastics.

Queen Mary of Denmark and model Kendall Jenner have also been spotted out at the palace for the showjumping finals.

At Roland Garros where Novak Djokovic won gold, tennis legends Serena Williams and Billie Jean King watched on from VIP seats along with US actor Sharon Stone who also went to the athletics at night which featured the 100m men’s final.

Snoop Dogg cheers on Noah Lyles to 100m gold. Picture: AFP
Snoop Dogg cheers on Noah Lyles to 100m gold. Picture: AFP

Also at Stade de France were NBA star Jayson Tatum, and of course Snoop Dogg who wore a tracksuit with a picture of winner Noah Lyles on it.

Top of the podium for a famous face goes to ... Paris!

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