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2024 Paris Olympics: See Beyoncé’s Special Appearance Introducing Simone Biles and Team USA
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Date:2025-04-26 03:49:27
Beyoncé is crazy in love with Team USA.
The "Texas Hold 'Em" singer gave the athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics a warm welcome in a new video celebrating the start of the Summer Games.
"Get a look at America, y'all," Beyoncé said in NBC's clip July 26. "These hopes and dreams, these superstars that represent us—the people of the big, bold, beautiful, complicated nation."
And Beyoncé's introduction of the squad, which included footage of USA athletes excelling in their individual sports, didn't end there. The Grammy winner, 42, went on to give a few "legends" special shoutouts, including track and field stars Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson and swimmers Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky.
But her most heartwarming mention went to Simone Biles, who she referred to as "my girl."
"Born to fly," Beyoncé said of the gymnast. "Destined to inspire."
Noting that the "pride and joy" of all the athletes are what makes her "believe in this team," the Cowboy Carter artist added, "That's why I can't wait to see what they pull off over these next 16 days."
"America give it up for Team USA, the very best of who we are," she continued. "What a vision to behold, what a team to believe in, what a night to celebrate."
And while Beyoncé's message deserves a gold medal, she wasn't the only singer who has offered words of encouragement.
Céline Dion—who made her live performance comeback on the steps of Paris' Eiffel Tower for the July 26 Opening Ceremony—also shared her admiration for the athletes who are putting it all on the line in the Games.
"All of you have been so focused on your dream, and whether or not you take home a medal, I hope that being here means that it has come true for you!" Céline wrote in July 26 Instagram post. "You should all be so proud, we know how hard you have worked to be the best of the best. Stay focused, keep going, my heart is with you!"
Read on to relive more inspirational moments from the Opening Ceremony...
The Eiffel Tower and Opening Ceremony stands are illuminated with color in honor of the French flag.
The Olympic Cauldron takes flight after being lit at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
Céline Dion closes out the show with a powerful performance atop the Eiffel Tower.
The singer beautifully belted out "Hymne A L'Amour" during her return to the stage.
Serena Williams, Carl Lewis, Nadia Comaneci and Rafael Nadal light up the night with the Olympic torch.
French soccer star Zinedine Zidane passes the Olympic torch to Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal.
The Eiffel Tower lights up the night.
Athletes from around the world gather in front of the Eiffel Tower for Opening Ceremony.
The mystery horse rider carries the Olympic flag to the Place du Trocadero.
The Parade of Nations travel along the Seine river.
Flags from countries competing in the Olympics fly high.
Pianist Sofiane Pamart and singer Juliette Armanet perform "Imagine" from a float on the Seine.
The Refugee Olympic Team—which is made up of 37 athletes representing millions worldwide who have been forcibly displaced—share a loving message.
Musicians at the Opening Ceremony keep dry in their rain ponchos.
The Olympic flag is carried down the Seine on a galloping metal horse.
Team Australia is all-smiles as their boat passes by the Eiffel Tower.
The masked torchbearer runs along the Musee d'Orsay during the Opening Ceremony.
Despite the wet weather, Team Spain marches forward to the Place du Trocadero.
Team Italy's flag bearers Arianna Errigo and Gianmarco Tamberi snap a selfie together.
The Eiffel Tower is decorated with the Olympic rings.
Swedish athletes greet the crowd during the Parade of Nations.
Team Liberia captures all the sights and sounds from their boat.
The Eiffel Tower awaits the arrival of the world's athletes.
Jordan's Rama Abo-Alrub and Saleh Elsharabaty bear their country's flag together.
The Bahamian flag waves atop the country's boat on the Seine river.
Switzerland is ready to bring the heat to this summer's Games.
Team USA makes their debut on the Seine.
But that didn't stop these rooftop dancers from turning out a spectacular performance.
Yet the Cabo Verde Olympic team didn't let it dim their joy.
Reproductions of some of the most famous paintings from Paris' Louvre Museum decorate the River Seine.
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