The 149th annual Kentucky Derby proved to be as star-studded as ever earlier than on Might 6. Earlier than the horses ran the Churchill Downs racetrack, quite a few celebs, together with Louisville native Jack Harlow, NFL participant Patrick Mahomes, and Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, walked the crimson carpet forward of the occasion. As all the time, the one factor that rivaled the horses was seeing the quite a few huge hats and lovely outfits worn by the race attendees.
Despite the fact that the precise race lasts simply two minutes, the Kentucky Derby celebration goes on all weekend. On Might 5, an extended checklist of celebrities donned their best get together apparel to attend the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala and Unbridled Eve Gala. This yr’s visitor checklist included Chris Pine and his dad, Robert Pine; Justin Hartley; and Jordin Sparks.
For horse aficionados, the spotlight of the Kentucky Derby is watching the lightning-fast thoroughbreds make their means across the famed observe. However for everybody else — stars included — the storied sporting occasion is simply as notable for being a spot to sip mint juleps, an excuse to agonize over choosing out the proper hat, and seeing and being seen throughout Louisville. Fortunately, celebs from all corners of the leisure business undertstood the task this yr.
Should you’re able to see the entire stars who confirmed up for the 2023 race, take a look at the gallery forward for one of the best superstar (and hat) sightings from each the race and the galas from the night time earlier than.
