Star-studded crowd watches Simone Biles’ Olympics return

Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain were among the high-profile fans at the packed Palais Omnisports in Paris.

Published Jul 28

Last updated Jul 28

A star-studded crowd attended the return to the Olympics of Simone Biles, the most decorated athlete in the history of gymnastics.

Hollywood star Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain were among the high-profile fans seated in the packed Palais Omnisports Bercy Arena in Paris on Sunday.

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Snoop Dogg was in a party mood and danced during the team’s presentations.

Cruise was mobbed by fans and agreed to selfies, shaking a few hands.

It was her first competitive appearance in Paris, where she will try to add to her already impressive tally of seven Olympic medals.

Also in attendance were USA snowboarder Shaun White and his girlfriend Nina Dobrev.

They include LeBron James and the US men’s basketball team, which was busy with Olympic qualifying on Sunday.