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Ariana Grande and Baz Luhrmann attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Emma Chamberlain attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Ariana Grande attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Cynthia Erivo attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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The long-awaited 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off on July 26 with a spectacular opening ceremony including musical performances, dancing, fashion, and, of course, boats parading around the Seine representing countries from all around the world. Before the elaborate event commenced, a wide range of stars posed on the red carpet in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower, showing off their best apparel and footwear.

See some of the exciting red carpet shoes below, from Ariana Grande to Anna Wintour.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Ariana Grande attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Ariana Grande attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Drawing parallels with her “Wicked” character Glinda, Ariana Grande wore pink and white brogue-style stilettos with a pink dress from Thom Browne.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Cynthia Erivo attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Cynthia Erivo attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Also paying homage to her “Wicked” character, Elphaba, Cynthia Erivo paired shiny green pumps with a satiny emerald gown and wide-brimmed hat.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend with son Miles and daughter Luna the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend with son Miles and daughter Luna the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Chrissy Teigen wore two-toned strappy heels while John Legend wore clean white sneakers; son Miles wore velcro white sneakers while daughter Luna wore shiny pink ballet flats.

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PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Shaun White and Nina Dobrev attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Snowboarder Shaun White wore all-white sneakers to complete a monochrome outfit; actress Nina Dobrev, meanwhile, opted for white loafers with a gold accent.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Anna Wintour and Baz Luhrmann attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

The Vogue editor-in-chief complemented a flowing A-line blue dress with tall strappy sandals while the “Elvis” director wore a unique pair of brown sneakers with orange and white laces.

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 26: Emma Chamberlain attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Emma Chamberlain attends the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

The famous YouTuber paired classic pointed black pumps with a black pencil skirt and white top with black accents on one sleeve.

Cynthia Erivo on the red carpet before the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony.
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