Only at the Olympics can you expect to get as much of a show watching the crowd as you would watching the world’s greatest athletes showcase their skills. This year’s Paris Olympics have been nothing short of exciting, and some of the best moments come from the celebrities that showed up to support.
As we continue to cheer on our nation’s heroes, here’s a list of some of the many unlikely meetups in what The Root is calling “The Greatest Crossover Episode Ever!”
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Snoop Dogg and Billie Jean King
Never would we have imagined tennis legend Billie Jean King and hip-hip icon Snoop Dogg would have anything in common, but it turns out, their love for sports has brought them together in Paris. On X, King wrote “Both of us were born and raised in Long Beach, California, and graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.”
Sha’Carri Richardson and Dawn Staley
Track and field meets basketball through the unexpected meetup of Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson and University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley. The two were spotted walking the streets of Paris, and of course, the people needed picture proof of this epic mashup.
NBA Meets Table Tennis
Apparently, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards is a fan of table tennis? Edwards was seen cheering on Team USA at a recent women’s table tennis match. After the game, Edwards and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors greeted the table tennis Olympians during their basketball warmup.
John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, and Nick Jonas
The “All Of Me” singer reunited with everyone’s favorite Jonas brother while watching the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification. Nick Jonas and John Legend co-starred on “The Voice” a few years back, and since then, the singing duo have established a heartwarming friendship.
Chrissy Teigen recently shared on Instagram how “kind” Jonas was to her six-year-old son, Miles, who was diagnosed with Type-One Diabetes. Jonas, famously, is a advocate for Diabetes, as he also lives with the disease.
LeBron James and Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff couldn’t believe she was the flag bearer alongside LeBron James, and neither could we! Did you know that James was drafted to the NBA in 2003, and tennis star Gauff was born the year after in 2004? James has literally been playing professionally for all of Gauff’s life, and he’s still making the Olympic team? Wow!
Spike Lee and Flavor Flav
The official U.S. water polo hype man was spotted with American film director Spike Lee at a recent polo match. Only at the Olympics can you find two hip-hop legends bonding over a niche sport like water polo. The duo— both rocking white glasses— are known as huge sports fans.
Hoda Kotb and Tom Cruise
Today Show host Hoda Kotb fulfilled her dreams of meeting “Top Gun” actor Tom Cruise at the Paris Olympics. Despite the rain— and Kotb’s stylish poncho— the duo snapped a flick, clearly estatic about their surprise encounter.
Queen Latifah and Chris Meloni
Who would have guessed that Law and Order actor Chris Meloni would be sharing a laugh with “Set It Off” actor and rapper Queen Latifah? The two ran into each other at the opening ceremonies of the Olympics, and fans were stunned to see their universes collide.
Snoop Dogg and Chris Meloni
You ever seen a police officer take a selfie with a OG member? Well, thanks to Chris Meloni and Snoop Dogg, now you have!
Yvonne Orji and Tyla
Actress Yvonne Orji and singer Tyla looked stunning at the Louis Vuitton prelude to the Olympics this year. The event was filled with stars and athletes ready to bring in the 2024 Paris Olympics in style.
Simone Biles and Michael Phelps
Olympic legend Michael Phelps showed up to support the GOAT Simone Biles during her gymnastics run this year. Two GOATs in the same room together is more than enough to get the people excited, and Phelps was there to witness Biles make history as the most decorated gymnast of all time.
Spike Lee and Jason Kelce
Spike Lee is clearly having the time of his life. The director linked up with retired NFL player Jason Kelce for a quick photo and a good laugh about the New York Giants, according to Lee on Instagram.
Jennifer Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker
For all of the “Sex In The City” lovers, you’ll be happy to see this reunion between actress Sarah Jessica Parker and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson. The two ran into each other at the Eiffel Tower, of all places! On Instagram, Hudson wrote “Carrie and Louise reunited at last! Love is the thing, you know!”
Flavor Flav and Frederick Flips
Honestly, between Snoop Dogg, Spike Lee, and Flavor Flav, we’re not sure who’s having the better time at the Paris Olympics. All we know for certain is that Flav is a champion of all sports! He got the chance to meet Olympic medalist Frederick Flips in what might be the most wholesome moment in Paris so far. Flips let Flav rock his medal while he stunned with one of Flav’s iconic clock chains.
Al Roker, Suni Lee, and Jordan Chiles
America’s favorite uncle, Al Roker, got the chance to meet with Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles after their gold medal win in gymnastics. The Today Show host has been ripping and running around Paris covering all things Olympics. Glad to see he made time to congratulate these women on such an amazing feat!
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