When Biles competes, the show is in the stands too. Tom Cruise, more stars attend her Olympic return
Many high-profile fans are attending the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles
By SAMUEL PETREQUIN
Published - Jul 29, 2024, 12:33 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 29, 2024, 12:33 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — The Palais Omnisports was the place to be on the second day of the Paris Olympics. To watch Simone Biles, of course, and to be seen.
A star-studded crowd attended the return to the Olympics of Biles, the most decorated athlete in the history of gymnastics.
Among the high-profile fans were Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning actor Jessica Chastain sitting under the roof of the packed Bercy Arena on Sunday.
Lady Gaga, who delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the opening ceremony earlier this week, was also in the mix. The Grammy-winning performer posted a video of Biles' routine on the beam on her Instagram account, with the caption: “She nailed it, what an honor to be so close!”