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!”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!”
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!
