Paris Olympics 2024: Salma Hayek Gears Up To Take Part In Torch Relay. See Pics
Hollywood actress Salma Hayek is gearing up to participate in the Torch Relay ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.
Hollywood stars Salma Hayek and Snoop Dogg are among the biggest names, who are set to carry the Olympic torch as the Paris Games 2024 gets ready to kick off this Friday. In the latest entertainment news, Salma Hayek has a long association with France as she is married to François-Henri Pinault, the boss of luxury group Kering and CAA owner Artemis. Salma Hayek is currently carrying the torch from the Yvelines suburb to the Versailles Palace, alongside Didier Deschamps, the coach of the France football national men's team, and singer Patrick Bruel.
Salma Hayek shared several pictures on Instagram, and she captioned the post as, "Getting ready to participate in the Olympic torch relay in Paris! Feeling the excitement and unity the Olympics brings. Stay tuned for more photos with the torch tomorrow."
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"We love you," commented Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Actress Zoe Saldana commented, "So exciting."
As per Variety, Snoop Dogg will be carrying the Olympic Torch on Friday, the day of the opening ceremony. He will carry the Torch in Saint-Denis, where the Olympic Village housing athletes is based. He will be carrying the torch alongside French model-turned-actor Laetitia Casta and rapper MC Solaar.
As per several reports, Lady Gaga and Celine Dion are expected to perform at the opening ceremony.
This is the first time in history that the opening ceremony will be taking place outside of a stadium and will be held along the Seine River that runs through the city.
Coming back to Paris Olympics 2024, the Games will be held between July 26-August 11, 2024. Paris was awarded the hosting rights in September 2017.
The 2024 Olympics will also see the debut of breakdancing as an event at the Games.
