Beyoncé Rallies Team USA at Paris Olympics with Inspirational Ad
Following the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris, Beyoncé played hype woman for Team USA with an electrifying promotional ad introducing the athletes competing over the next few weeks.
Dressed in a patriotic red, white, and blue ensemble, Beyoncé shouted out the U.S. competitors in a bodysuit, blue cowboy hat, and white cowboy boots. She introduced team members such as Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Caeleb Dressel, and Katie Ledecky, with her recent album track “YA YA” from “Cowboy Carter” playing in the background.
“Get a look at America, y’all,” Beyoncé declared. “These hopes and dreams, these superstars that represent us. The people of this big, bold, beautiful, complicated nation. All rooting together for them. Come on, you’ve gotta love Noah and Sha’Carri. The fastest man and woman on the planet. They’ll race the world anytime, any place. How about Caeleb? Proud papa, back in the drink for more gold. And Katie? The longer the race, the better she swims. And I know you know my girl Simone. Born to fly, destined to inspire. We’ve got superstars and we’ve got legends. We’ve got big dreamers who fought their whole lives to get here. Who gave up everything for one shot, and made it.”
As images of the athletes flashed across the screen, Beyoncé continued, sharing her support for those representing America in the Olympic Games. “That pride and that joy? That’s what gets me about this team. And that’s what makes me believe in this team. And that’s why I can’t wait to see what they pull off over these next 16 days. America, give it up for Team U.S.A., the very best of who we are. What a vision to behold. What a team to believe in. What a night to celebrate.”
The Olympics opening ceremony featured athletes arriving on the Seine and various performers throughout the event. Lady Gaga gave a spirited rendition of “Mon truc en plumes,” and Celine Dion made a powerful return to the stage with “Hymne A L’Amour.”
Beyoncé has also shown her support for the U.S. by allowing Kamala Harris’ campaign to use her 2016 song “Freedom” in a promotional ad. Though she hasn’t officially endorsed any candidate, she supported President Joe Biden and Harris in the 2020 election.
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