Celebrities who have carried the Olympic torch (photos)

Snoop Dogg

On the morning of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, rapper Snoop Dogg relayed the torch through the streets of Paris. Snoop will serve as a correspondent for NBC during the Games.

Salma Hayek

Four days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Games, Salma Hayek became one of the latest celebrities to take part in this special tradition, wearing a white tracksuit with orange details at the Palace of Versailles.

Prior to her appearance, Gucci House The star posted a spirited video on Instagram of himself singing Eminem's 2002 smash hit “Lose Yourself” in the backseat of a car on the way to the cauldron.

“Yesterday I had the honor of carrying the Olympic Torch – a symbol of light, hope, peace and unity. If you believe in these values, please know that you have been with me all along,” she wrote on Instagram after completing her leg of the relay.

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In July, K-pop singer BTS's Jin carried the Paris 2024 Olympic torch along a 200-metre stretch near the Louvre Museum.

Princess Charlene and Prince Albert of Monaco

In June of this year, Princess Charlene of Monaco and Prince Albert II passed the torch in their home country of Monaco while en route to Paris.

Halle Berry

In June 2024, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry will carry the torch in Cannes, later joined by Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Frémaux.

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer who won a gold medal at the 1960 Rome Olympics, carried the torch at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics 36 years later.

Ali also kicked off the 2002 Salt Lake City Relay, which traveled to more than 300 towns to promote the Olympics across the United States.

Ann Curry

Journalist, former today Co-host Ann Curry was in charge of the Salt Lake City 2002 torch relay during the games in New York City.

Magic Johnson

“Carrying the torch” may be banned in basketball, but NBA legend Magic Johnson accomplished just that by carrying the Salt Lake City 2002 torch in Newport Beach, California.

Loretta Lynn

Loretta Lynn, the country singer-songwriter who died in 2022, carried the torch during the Louisville leg of the 2002 Salt Lake City Relay.

Diane Sawyer

News anchor Diane Sawyer also carried the torch during the Louisville convention.

Martin Sheen

Emmy Award Winner West Wing Star Martin Sheen proudly holds aloft the Salt Lake City 2002 torch in Los Angeles.

Larry King

During the New York leg of the Salt Lake City Relay, television host Larry King (who died in 2021) carried the torch and waved to the crowd.

Venus and Serena Williams

Multi-Olympic tennis powerhouses Venus Williams and Serena Williams lit the torch together in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, during the 2002 relay.

Goldie Hawn

First Wives Club Actress Goldie Hawn smiles while carrying the Salt Lake City 2002 Olympic torch in Los Angeles.

Lance Bass

Before saying “bye-bye, bye-bye” to the torch at the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, former *NSYNC member Lance Bass carried the torch in Newport Beach, California.

Sylvester Stallone

Rocky Star Sylvester Stallone showed off his muscles while jogging along Santa Monica Beach carrying the 2004 Athens Olympic torch.

To celebrate the torch's return to the birthplace of the Olympics, the 2004 torch relay went international for the first time, visiting every city that has hosted the Olympic Games since 1896.

Ryan Seacrest

Television host Ryan Seacrest carried the Athens 2004 Olympic torch through Los Angeles.

Nia Vardalos

My Big Fat Greek Wedding Actress and screenwriter Nia Vardalos tours New York City during the 2004 Athens Relays.

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres was one of the celebrities who jogged through Los Angeles in the 2004 relay.

David Beckham

Football superstar David Beckham looked dapper after carrying the Olympic torch up the River Thames in a speedboat to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park during the London 2012 Olympics.

Zara Tindall

Zara Tindall, Queen Elizabeth's eldest granddaughter and royal equestrian, walked on horseback with the London 2012 Olympic torch to Cheltenham Racecourse.

James McAvoy

Atonement Glaswegian actor James McAvoy had the honour of carrying the torch in his home town during the 2012 torch relay.

Sir Patrick Stewart

Star Trek Star Patrick Stewart was all smiles as it was his turn to hold the 2012 torch in London.

Will.i.am

Rapper and Black Eyed Peas singer Will.i.am carried the 2012 Olympic torch in Taunton, England.

Rupert Grint

A truly “magic” moment! Harry potter Actor Rupert Grint walked in the torch parade in London at the end of the 70-day torch relay in 2012.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry

The day before the opening of the 2012 London Olympics, the royal trio of Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince Harry watched as the torchbearers handed over the Olympic flame to the public at Buckingham Palace.