Angelique Jackson There’s always a flurry of activity when a celebrity arrives at a premiere — camera bulbs flashing, fans screaming their name.
But when Simone Biles stepped onto the blue carpet on Wednesday night to debut the second part of her revealing Neflix documentary “Simone Biles Rising,” those screams were a few octaves higher-pitched.
That’s because the courtyard of the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood was packed full of young girls who dream of someday being like Biles — the greatest gymnast of all time.
Taylor Swift’s anthem “Look What You Made Me Do” blared through the speakers (a subtle nod to the floor routine that won Biles her second all-around gold medal) as she made her way to sign autographs and take selfies with the youngsters. “She is such an icon and a role model for women, for gymnasts, for athletes and for human beings who need to take care of themselves, put their mental health and their well being ahead of expectations and priorities,” Katie Walsh, who directed “Simone Biles Rising,” told Variety about Biles. “She’s a living example of what we all should try to be — just overcome these challenges and rise above.” Biles’ fellow Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin also marveled at the fanfare, saying she never expected to be on a red carpet for a movie about gymnastics. “It’s always been a sport that is a fan favorite every four years and she has taken that to a different level,” Liukin said.
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