Simone Biles, Celebrities Shine at 2025 Kentucky Derby

The 2025 Kentucky Derby was a star-studded affair, with Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens drawing attention in coordinated lilac outfits, with Biles performing the iconic 'Riders Up' call to kick off the race. Kentucky’s First Lady Britainy Beshear embraced the event’s pastel theme in a pink gingham ensemble and a custom hat, reflecting the Derby’s tradition of bold fashion statements. Actress Selma Blair also made headlines for her elegant appearance in a sunny yellow dress paired with pink satin strappy sandals, joining Biles and other celebrities like Chris Tucker and Star Jones. The Derby, held at Churchill Downs, saw Sovereignty win the race, followed by Journalism and Baeza. Biles and Blair both shared moments from the event on social media, delighting fans with behind-the-scenes glimpses. The event marked the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, with the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes to follow.