8 celebrities and former athletes who attended the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony

The 2024 Paris Olympics officially began on Friday with a rainy (and a bit strange) opening ceremony along the River Seine in the center of Paris.

The parade certainly encapsulated many elements of French culture, including a reenactment of the beheading of Marie Antoinette (?) and even a ménage à trois (??). It was certainly a unique way to begin the 2024 Summer Olympics, and with the Games being held in one of the most prominent cities in the world, it’s no surprise that it was well attended by both celebrities and former Olympic stars alike.

Here’s a rundown of eight of the biggest stars who were in attendance for the start of the Paris Games.