The City of Light seems extra bright right now because the whole world is tuned in to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics. U.S. gymnastics superstar Simone Biles made her Olympics return after taking a mental health break during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and the men’s gymnastics team won their first medal in 16 years! Plus, breakdancing is part of the games for the first time ever. The energy this year just feels different compared to the COVID-era summer games — even from the people watching from home. But it’s not just us who feel that way. Many celebrities have been vocal about their support for the Olympics this summer, and they’re introducing their kids to the games as well!
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Gold medalist Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian attended the Olympics with their daughter Olympia, 6, where the Reddit co-founder was dubbed the official “umbrella holder” for his family. Shawn Johnson, another Olympic gold medalist, brought her husband Andrew East and their three kids to Paris, where she is serving as a sports correspondent. Many other celebrity kids are watching from the audience and at home, and their enthusiasm is contagious. How can you not get excited to watch your country compete when you see these adorable kids acting as their biggest cheerleaders?
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We’ve rounded up all the celebrity kids who are watching the 2024 Paris Olympics with their parents. If there was a gold medal in cuteness, you know these sweet kiddos would win! Check out the cute kids below, then tune into the Olympics now through Aug. 11.
A version of this story was originally published in July 2024.
Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes’ Kids Esmeralda & Amada
Ryan Gosling’s job was just “Dad” at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He made a super-rare public appearance with his wife Eva Mendes and their daughters Esmeralda, 9, and Amada, 8, to see the women’s gymnastics final on Aug. 4.
Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban’s Daughters Sunday & Faith
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban made the Olympics a family affair as they smiled and took selfies with their teen daughters Sunday Rose, 16, and Faith, 13.
Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian’s Daughter Olympia
Williams, a four-time gold medalist, brought her eldest daughter and husband to the Olympics this summer, where they saw the opening ceremony and watched a swimming event on day 2. The family coordinated in red, white, and blue, with Williams in a form-fitting red dress, Ohanian in a blue suit with red tie, and Olympia in a sweet white dress.
“Soooo excited to be at the Opening Ceremony, and in my favorite city…Paris! ♥️🥰♥️ #Paris2024” Williams captioned a post on Instagram.
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend’s Kids Luna & Miles
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attended the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony with their eldest kids Luna, 8, and Miles, 6. They also attended several competitions, including the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on day two. Luna, Teigen, and Miles held up hand-made signs that spelled out “SIMONE” for Simone Biles at the exciting event.
The Cravings author shared a picture of the moment on Instagram, and the gymnast commented, “stop I love y’all!!!” and “🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾.” So sweet!
The whole experience wore out Miles, though. Teigen shared a video of her son sleeping at the games, and it’s such an epic kid move. It was a little too exciting for him!
Shawn Johnson & Andrew East’s Kids Drew, Jett, & Bear
Sixteen years after competing in her own Olympics, Shawn Johnson has returned to the games with her husband Andrew East and their kids Drew, 4, Jett, 3, and Barrett “Bear,” 7 months. The gold medalist told PEOPLE ahead of her trip, “It is really exciting. It’s this weird, cool, cliché, full circle moment where I get to go back to the Olympic Games with my husband and my babies and watch gymnastics. It’s really, really sweet and exciting.”
She’s also shared adorable photos of the family of five enjoying their time in Paris, where they also visited Paris Disneyland. “Paris has been SUCH a whirlwind already,” she wrote on Instagram. “Mom & Dad are on minimal sleep haha but having the absolute best time. Wouldn’t trade it for the world. #Paris2024 #olympics”
Jessica Chastain’s Kids Giulietta & Augustus
Jessica Chastain made a rare public appearance with her kids Giulietta, 6, and Augustus, 4, who she shares with husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, at the Paris 2024 Olympics. They were photographed watching Team USA at the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Qualification on day two. The Interstellar star had on a patriotic white sweater with an American flag, while her daughter had a headband with red and blue stars and a red-beaded necklace. Her son wore a blue “USA” shirt with a little American flag, and his wrists were covered in bracelets.
Mick Jagger’s Son Devi
Mick Jagger’s 7-year-old son Deveraux “Devi” seemed to be in awe as he watched a fencing match at the Olympic games with his mouth wide open. The Rolling Stones front man wore a navy-blue baseball hat and white hoodie as he leaned into his son, eyes on the game as well. And Devi looked dapper in a navy blue blazer over a collared shirt.
Hoda Kotb’s Daughters Haley & Hope
While Hoda Kotb is currently in Paris covering the Olympics, her daughters Haley, 7, and Hope, 4, are cheering on Team USA at home.
“Team USA cheerleaders at home! @usagym @teamusa” the TODAY co-anchor wrote on Instagram. She shared a heartwarming photo of her little girls dressed up for the competition. Haley wore a leotard with red-and-white stripes with blue stars over one shoulder, as she raises two arms in the air. Hope had on a blue leotard with a firework of red and white, with one hand on her hip and the other raised in a “peace” sign over her head. They are so cute — and look just like the gymnasts competing in the Olympics!
Vanessa & Nick Lachey’s Kids Camden, Brooklyn, & Phoenix
Speaking of watching from home, Vanessa and Nick Lachey’s kids Camden, 11, Brooklyn, 9, and Phoenix, 7, have cheered on the games at home too. Vanessa shared a sweet throwback picture of the family on a boat ride down the Seine in Paris on a previous summer trip, writing, “Watching the Olympic Opening Ceremony with the kiddos. Love that they remembered ‘that time we were on the Seine’! 💙💛🖤💚❤️”
Andy Cohen’s Daughter Lucy
Andy Cohen has been having a blast cheering on the Americans from the comfort of his couch. He shared a sweet photo watching the games with his daughter Lucy, 2. “Didn’t realize how fun watching the Olympics with the kids would be!” the Bravo TV host, who is also dad to 5-year-old Ben, wrote. “Excited for the next few weeks! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸”
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