Lindsey Vonn reacts as Rihanna announces her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty's partnership with Paris Olympics 2024

Former American Winter Olympian Lindsey Vonn expressed her admiration for the Grammy-winning Barbadian singer Rihanna as she announced her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty's collaboration with the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024.

The Paris Olympics starts on July 26 and will conclude in August after 17 days of intensive sporting entertainment. Several brands, like Airbnb, Samsung, Intel, etc., have partnered with the French Games, and Rihanna's $2.8 billion-worth makeup brand, Fenty Beauty, is a fresh addition to the list. As per a press release, volunteers giving out the medals at the French event will receive kits from Fenty Beauty to customize their looks at the medal ceremonies.

Reportedly, the make-up kits will be distributed among six hundred volunteers aged 18 to 21. Additionally, they'll also receive makeup tutorials and makeup artists to help them achieve their best looks at the Paris Olympics 2024. Some of the products in the distribution kits include the Eaze Drop’Lit All-Over Glow Enhancer, Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint, Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer, and Blotting Powder, etc.

Rihanna confirmed the news of their collaboration on her X handle through a post that featured her holding the hand of Fenty Beauty’s Gloss Bomb Lip Luminizer holding a wine glass while the Eiffel Tower with Olympic rings reflected in the background. She wrote:

"Tried to tell yall….we outside all 2024!!! PROUD to announce that @FentyBeauty is a premium partner of the Olympic AND Paralympic Games baby!!! #FentyxParis2024."

Reacting to Rihanna's announcement three-time Olympic medalist alpine skier Lindsey Vonn wrote:

"Boss!!"

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Lindsey Vonn regards Rihanna as her fashion icon and spirit animal

Media Interview Sessions - Laureus World Sports Awards Madrid 2024

Lindsey Vonn was one of the most consistent performers in the United States for nearly 15 years. During her tenure, Von secured four women's World Cup overall championships and was the first female skier to achieve 82 World Cup victories. She has also won an Olympic gold and two bronze medals over her four Winter Olympics appearances.

Besides her professional endeavors, Lindsey Vonn is equally popular for her stylish persona and is regarded as one of the most fashionable athletes in the world. In 2016, the skier was asked about who she looks up to for fashion inspiration she named Jennifer Aniston and Rihanna.

"I feel like it's a combination of Jennifer Aniston and Rihanna. Rihanna's like, 'I don't give two f's about anything'," she said (via ESPN)

Lindsey Vonn also mentioned that she considers Rihanna as her spirit animal, connecting to her on a personal note.