24 photos of the star-studded Prelude To The Olympics party

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Ooh la la: 24 photos of the Prelude To The Olympics party that are going for the GOLD

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The sports, fashion, and entertainment world collided at Thursday's Prelude to the Olympics party at Paris’s Fondation Louis Vuitton to kick off the 2024 Olympics.

Scroll to see the star-studded event and attendees!

Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush

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Yassss, queens! We love a well-dressed power couple.

Serena Williams

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All hail the tennis legend! Serena looks absolutely fabulous.

Arthur Avellano (right) and guest

Prelude To The Olympics preparty at Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris France attended by Arthur Avellano and guest

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Fashion designer Arthur Avellano is taking the world by storm with otherworldy styles. Need we say why?

Rosalía

Prelude To The Olympics preparty at Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris France attended by Rosalia

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STUNNING! Songstress Rosalía looks amazing at the event.

Alan Cumming

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Always suave, always dapper: Alan Cumming waves the peace sign while looking absolutely fabulous.

Charlize Theron

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Is it just us or does she look like an Olympian goddess? Charlize Theron never fails.

Leah Shafer and Captain Sandy Yawn

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Bravolebrity Captain Sandy Yawn with her wife, Leah Shafer, make a fashionable appearance. They're such a lovable couple!

Colm Dillane

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Brooklyn-based artists and designer Colm Dillane brings a splash of color to any event!

Pablo Pillaud-Vivien and Germain Louvet

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Très chic! French journalist Pablo Pillaud-Vivien and partner, dancer Germain Louvet.

(from left) Ashlyn Harris, Sophia Bush, Ala Cumming and Grant Shaffer

Prelude To The Olympics preparty at Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris France attended by Ashlyn Harris, Sophia Bush, Ala Cumming and Grant Shaffer

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We love seeing our faves make a splash!

Sofiane Pamart

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Pianist Sofiane Pamart is a MARVEL and was amazing at the Paris Olympics opening.

Evangelo Bousis and Peter Dundas

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World-renowned designer Peter Dundas (right) is known for putting some of the entertainment world's best talent in iconic outfits, creating a fashion empire along with his partner, Evangelo Bousis.

Taika Waititi

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Like the French, Taika knows how to make his style look impeccably effortless.

Pablo Pillaud-Vivien, Ignacio Munoz, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, and Germain Louvet

Prelude To The Olympics preparty at Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris France attended by Pablo Pillaud-Vivien, Ignacio Munoz, Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Germain Louvet

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Journalists, dancers, and designers - oh my! Ignacio (second from left) serves as the Image Director for Ludovic's (second from right) eponymous brand, which has been seen on many red carpets.

Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols

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The Queen has arrived! Queen Latifah and partner, choreographer Eboni Nichols, make a splash at the pre-Olympics party.

Zendaya

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I-T-G-I-R-L! Zendaya looks AMAZING as always (thank you, Law Roach!)

Lashana Lynch

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Actress Lashana Lynch is READY to party with the French!

Tyla during a performance

Prelude To The Olympics preparty at Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris France attended by Tyla

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Music artist Tyla put on a fantastic performance for guests during the event.

Zendaya and Spike Lee; Eileen Gu and Zendaya

Prelude To The Olympics preparty at Fondation Louis Vuitton Paris France attended by Zendaya, Spike Lee and Eileen Gu

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Seriously, how does Zendaya look this amazing in every photo? Here she is interacting with film legend Spike Lee and freestyle skier Eileen Gu.

Tyla

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Music icon Tyla looking dapper as always.

Angel Reese

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Come through, Angel! The basketball star stuns as always.

Pauline Deroulede (right) and guest

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French tennis player Pauline Déroulède making an appearance with a guest.

Queen Latifah

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We hope you enjoy the 2024 Olympics! Au revoir !

| 07/26/24

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Ooh la la: 24 photos of the Prelude To The Olympics party that are going for the GOLD

Ooh la la: 24 photos of the Prelude To The Olympics party that are going for the GOLD

Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush

Serena Williams

Arthur Avellano (right) and guest

Rosalía

Alan Cumming

Charlize Theron

Leah Shafer and Captain Sandy Yawn

Colm Dillane

Pablo Pillaud-Vivien and Germain Louvet

(from left) Ashlyn Harris, Sophia Bush, Ala Cumming and Grant Shaffer

Sofiane Pamart

Evangelo Bousis and Peter Dundas

Taika Waititi

Pablo Pillaud-Vivien, Ignacio Munoz, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, and Germain Louvet

Queen Latifah and Eboni Nichols

Zendaya

Lashana Lynch

Tyla during a performance

Zendaya and Spike Lee; Eileen Gu and Zendaya

Tyla

Angel Reese

Pauline Deroulede (right) and guest

Queen Latifah

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