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From ESPN via USVI News: From actors to athletes, these celebrities turned heads at the Kentucky Derby with their stylish looks.
ESPN staff May 2, 2026, 05:18 PM ET
The first Saturday in May means it's time for the Kentucky Derby, one of horse racing's grandest events of all time.
Accordingly, there are no shortage of luminaries that have attended the race at Churchill Downs through the years. Oftentimes, it's a group of teammates that go together, similar to Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in 2019. Last year, Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, were among the big names to be in attendance.
The 152nd edition in 2026 has more of the same top athletes taking in the race. Here's a look at who will be at "Greatest Two Minutes In Sports," and some notable names who have taken in the Kentucky Derby in the past.
Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson
The North Carolina Tar Heels football coach and his girlfriend made an appearance at the 2026 Derby.
Recently retired, the WNBA legend went with a clean white look.
Miller wore a fresh blue suit with white shoes and shirt, topped by a matching blue hat.
Danica McKellar and Melissa Joan Hart
These two 90's TV icons went all-in on the Derby's tradition of outrageous hats.
Joakim Noah and Lais Ribeiro
The former two-time NBA All-Star and his wife got into the hat game as well.
The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver went with a casual denim look.
It was all pinstripes and polka dots for the New York Giants quarterback.
Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens
Biles and her husband, now a safety for the Indianapolis Colts, took in the Derby with matching purple outfits.
The former LSU gymnast had a polka-dot look at Churchill Downs.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer opted for a classic newsboy cap with a double-breasted jacket.
Russell went for sleek button up and no jacket alongside his fiancée, Laura Ivaniukas.
Kelce had a clean look on as he took in the race.
Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams
The former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets teammates attended the Barnstable Brown Gala alongside Jimmy Graham (second left), AJ Hawk (right) and David Bakhtiari (front left), among others.
The Hall of Fame running back's jacket included special photos on the inside of it.
Patrick, Brittany Mahomes
The three-time Super Bowl champion wore a plaid jacket and shades to the Derby with his wife, Brittany.
Manning rocked a jacket with colors similar to those of the Denver Broncos, where he spent his final four seasons.
Colors were on point for the record 23-time Olympic gold medalist and his wife, Nicole Johnson.
Bianca Belair, Montez Ford
The WWE superstars came dressed to impress at Churchill Downs.
Then a junior at Kentucky, Levis rocked a tie with colors similar to that of the Wildcats' blue.
Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Danny Amendola
Brady and Amendola posed alongside their former Patriots coach, with Belichick's former partner, Linda Holliday, also posing.
Mayfield sported a beard with his future wife, Emily.
2013 U.S. Open winner Justin Rose took in the Derby with his wife, Kate.
Two Boston sports legends made sure to snap a photo together at Churchill Downs.
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Legendary Alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn documented her Derby experience by taking a picture with her phone.
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