Zendaya and Jeremy Allen White Start Olympics Festivities with a Star-Studded Event in Paris

Charlize Theron, Serena Williams, Rosalía, and Omar Sy Co-Chair a Special Event Ahead of the Olympics

The evening before the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, Paris buzzed with excitement as Hollywood’s finest gathered for a spectacular celebration.

Charlize Theron, Serena Williams, Rosalía, and Omar Sy led a special event, Prelude to the Olympics, at the renowned Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. This evening was hosted by Comcast NBCUniversal chairman and CEO Brian Roberts, LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, Louis Vuitton men’s creative director Pharrell Williams, and the iconic Anna Wintour. The event celebrated the vibrant mix of sports, culture, music, fashion, and art.

The event was graced by numerous celebrities, including Zendaya, Mick Jagger, Jeremy Allen White, LeBron James, Zac Efron, Queen Latifah, Snoop Dogg, Elizabeth Banks, John Mulaney, Judd Apatow, Steven Spielberg, Jon M. Chu, Baz Luhrmann, Spike Lee, Daniel Kwan, Novak Djokovic, and Naomi Osaka. During the party, Tyla performed, and Pharrell Williams gave a sneak peek of his new single, “Triumphus Cosmos,” which carries a special message for the Games.

Pharrell played a significant role in shaping the evening’s festivities, curating a collection of interactive art installations and activities such as archery, tennis, basketball, and equestrianism. Artists like KAWS, JR, Daniel Arsham, Derek Fordjour, Honor Titus, and Julia Chiang contributed to the artistic experience. In line with the Olympic spirit, Comcast NBCUniversal donated to the International Olympic Committee Olympic Refuge Foundation, supporting Olympic hopefuls and the 36 athletes from 11 countries competing on the IOC Refugee Olympic Team in Paris.

NBC and Peacock will provide live coverage of the Opening Ceremony on Friday, starting at noon ET, with primetime coverage at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and Peacock.