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Tom Cruise and Ariana Grande lead the A-listers as they watch the gymnastics at Paris Olympics
It came after Celine Dion wowed the crowds on Friday amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome
THE Paris 2024 Olympics kicked off with the cream of the celebrity crop as Lady Gaga and Celine Dion dazzled the Opening Ceremony.
Now, with the action well into Day Two, a host of famous A-listers are filling the seats of sporting events in the French capital.
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Olympics-goers could catch a glimpse of Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise, who has headed inside the artistic gymnastics centre for a day of top-class routines showcasing strength and flexibility.
He settled in his seat in anticipation of fellow American - Olympic legend and Netflix star Simone Biles, 27 - who will compete on Sunday.
The Hollywood favourite, 62, opted for low-key attire, pairing a white top with blue trousers.
The Top Gun frontman clipped his sunglasses to his shirt neckline and appeared deep in conversation with a pal as they waited for the competition to start.
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Yet he took time to meet the crowd, who quickly realised just who he was.
Tom took time to wave to a bunch of sports fans alongside his seating area before heading over for selfies.
Also in the Bercy Arena was The Vampire Diaries actress Nina Dobrev.
She had been spotted earlier in the weekend sporting a knee brace and using cane - suffered during a recent dirt bike accident - as she headed for lunch in Paris with her boyfriend, Olympian Shaun White.
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The duo sat in the stands near Tom to witness the women's qualification stages.
Nina pulled her dark hair into a high ponytail and wore a smart casual black strappy top and white trousers outfit.
She was seen taking selfies with her man, who looked chic in a blue polo top.
Perhaps feeling the cold the Love Hard star, 35, then pulled on a white knit jersey emblazoned with the Olympics logo and an American flag.
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More medals to be won in the velodrome with Emma Finucane eyeing gold in the women’s keirin (4.15pm) while Ethan Hayter goes in the men’s omnium (4pm).
The 3m men’s springboard diving final could be a chance for Jack Laugher to claim a fifth Olympic medal (2pm).
World champ and Tokyo silver medallist Bradly Sinden plus London and Rio gold star Jade Jones both go in the taekwondo (from 9.55am).
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The heptathlon begins at 9am with Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Jade O’Dowda taking on the 100m hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200m today.
The 4x100m men’s and women’s relays start with round one this morning (from 10.10am).
And Georgia Hall and Charley Hull have their second round at the golf (from 8am),
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The men’s US basketball team face Serbia at 8pm hoping to book their place in the final.
The all-conquering Netherlands take on Germany for men’s hockey gold (6pm).
And there will be a host of athletics superstars in the finals on the track, with the men’s 200m (Noah Lyles) and men’s 110m hurdles (Grant Holloway) golds all up for grabs this evening from 7pm.
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Still time to get some beach volleyball action with the semi-finals from 4pm right by the Eiffel Tower.
Alternatively, the women’s handball semis feature Sweden vs France (3.30pm) and Norway vs Denmark (8.30pm).
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Meanwhile, American popstar Ariana Grande, 31, was joined by sibling Frankie in the arena.
The Into You songstress couldn't be missed in Sixties-style white rimmed sunglasses and a matching shift dress.
She pulled her blonde hair into a high ponytail and accessorised with a wicker bag as she took her seat.
Celebrity Big Brother star Frankie, 41, showed his allegiance by donning a Team US sports shirt and white trousers.
He brushed his blonde hair back and added a slick of blue eyeshadow for a trendy pop of colour.
Actress and producer Jessica Chastain, 47, rounded off the celebrity pack in the gymnastics area.
The Interstellar star had two kids with her as she sat in the stands in her Team US knitwear.
The Paris 2024 Olympics has been a star-studded affair right from the off.
The Opening Ceremony kicked off on Friday with Celine Dion making a surprise appearance amid her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
She left fans speechless after her first performance in two years, performing in the Eiffel Tower after the lighting of the Olympic torch.
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Meanwhile, Lady Gaga's dancer suffered a horror mishap as they fell off the stage during her routine.
The Poker Face hitmaker performed on the banks of the River Seine as athletes from all 206 competing countries travelled down on 85 boats.
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