April 16, 2026, 9:19 a.m. ET
- The Kentucky Derby is a popular event known for drawing large crowds and celebrity attendees.
- The upcoming 152nd Kentucky Derby will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
- A wide range of celebrities, including athletes, musicians, and actors, attended last year’s event.
The 152nd Kentucky Derby is approaching, and the popular event is likely to draw large crowds and big-name celebrities.
While it’s unknown who will appear at the 2026 Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 2, previous attendees have included the late Queen Elizabeth II, Travis Kelce, Wynonna Judd and more.
Here’s a look back at the celebrities who visited Churchill Downs for last year’s Kentucky Derby.
See list of celebrities at 2025 Kentucky Derby
Olympic gold medal gymnast Simone Biles
Kentucky native and country singer JD Shelburne
Influencer Alix Earle
Bon Jovi’s Richie Sambora
Former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne
Country singer Riley Green
Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer
Singer and rapper Shaboozey
Actress Selma Blair
NFL player Jonathan Owens
Singer Grace Potter
NFL player Cooper DeJean
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
Influencers Gabi Moura and Josh Richards
Former NFL player Brian Westbrook
Country singer Lee Brice
Influencer Tianna Robillard
Actor Wilmer Valderrama
Former NBA basketball player Carmelo Anthony
Miss America Abbie Stockard
Guy Fieri
NFL player Chase Winovich
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg
Party host Patricia Barnstable-Brown
Singer Billy Gilman
NFL player Xavier Legette
Sportswriter Ian Rapoport
Former NFL player Warren Moon
Top Chef’s Gail Simmons
NFL player Will Levis
Singer Matt Thomas
Canadian Olympian Molly Carlson
Former NFL player Isaac Rochelle
Country singer Mickey Guyton
Comedian Chris Tucker
YouTuber Ciara O’Doherty
NFL player Braxton Berrios
Party host Tonya York
2 Live Crew’s Mr. Mixx
Personality Star Jones
Former NFL player Brandon Siler
Boyz II Men singer Shawn Stockman
NBA Scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin
Actor Justin Cornwell
21C’s Steve Wilson
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