WATCH: Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Rendered Speechless by Justin Bieber at Met Gala 2021

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Shreya Verma

Sep 15, 2021 | 1:31 PM EDT

WATCH: Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Rendered Speechless by Justin Bieber at Met Gala 2021

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Shreya Verma

Sep 15, 2021 | 1:31 PM EDT

Celebrities from diverse fields graced the Met Gala 2021 red carpet. Tokyo Olympics 2020 golden girl Suni Lee was part of the guest list for the iconic event. The likes of Simone Biles, Allyson Felix, Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton also attended the event.

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Suni Lee had her spotlight moment when she defended the gymnastics title for Team USA in Tokyo. After the Olympic favorite Simone Biles withdrew from the events, Suni Lee stepped up her game and won the gold medal for Team USA.

Suni Lee star-struck as Justin Bieber enters Met Gala 2021

American gymnast Suni Lee has been a star since she has clinched the gold medal in Tokyo Olympics 2020. After her successful Olympic campaign, Suni got a surprising invite to the Met Gala 2021. However, the young champion felt overwhelmed at the Met Gala 2021, at the presence of celebrity actors and singers around her.

The best of Hollywood walks on the red carpet, and 18-year-old Suni walked amongst them. Suni was the VIP guest for the famous Victoria’s Secret. As she was giving her interview at Met Gala 2021, she was asked which celebrity she is looking forward to meeting.

The Olympic gold medalist said she was excited to meet Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber. As she was talking to the reporter coincidently, Justin Bieber actually showed up behind her. When the reporter informed her about it, Suni freaked out and could not even look behind or wave at him. The 18-year-old champion behaved like any 18-year-old would after seeing Justin Bieber this close.

Even after being the Olympic star herself, Suni getting nervous to even watch Justin shows how fresh and real she is.

Allyson Felix, Lewis Hamilton, and others at Met Gala 2021

American sprinting legend Allyson Felix made her debut at the Met Gala 2021 in a beautiful gown. F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has been attending the Met Gala for years. Interestingly, he entered the fashion event with the sprinting star Sha’Carri Richardson, who made her debut this year.

Some other remarkable names were Venus Williams, Naomi Osaka, Stephen Curry, and Megan Rapinoe.

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports Content Strategist at EssentiallySports, with a focus on Olympic sports and athlete storytelling, covering beats like tennis, gymnastics, basketball, track and field, wrestling, and more. A qualified National Level air pistol shooter, she brings the unique perspective of both an athlete and a journalist to her work. Over the past four years at EssentiallySports, she has covered some of the biggest sporting stages, from managing the Olympic Sports desk during the Winter Olympics 2022 to spearheading the US Open 2025 coverage and content strategy. In 2024, she was on the ground in Paris for the Summer Olympics, where she interviewed legends and rising stars, including Carl Lewis, Laurie Hernandez, Fred Kerley, Noah Lyles, Quincy Hall, and Grant Holloway, who memorably offered her the chance to try on his gold medal. She also connected with icons and fan favorites such as Tom Brady, Katie Ledecky, Tara Davis & Hunter Woodhall, Andy Murray, Ilona Maher, Kevon Williams, Jonathan Owens, and Neeraj Chopra, while capturing emotional family perspectives from Nellie Biles, Jordan Chiles’ mother, Suni Lee’s mother, and Katie Ledecky’s brother, Michael. Her journalism is marked by authenticity, access, and a deep passion for highlighting perseverance and human connection in sports. Inspired by Olympic champions like Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock, Shreya continues to carve her path as a storyteller.

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