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Celebrity Sightings at Kentucky Derby: Belichick, Gronkowski

Published May 2, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

High-profile sports figures and pop culture icons gathered at Churchill Downs for the 2026 Kentucky Derby.

North Carolina coach Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson arrived in style, while NFL star Rob Gronkowski was seen ready to spend. Co-host Nate Burleson made headlines for his bold choice to wear shorts. xsportfeed.quest

Other sports celebrities on the red carpet included former WNBA star Sue Bird and NFL free agents Von Miller and Cooper DeJean. The event also drew pop culture favorites like *NSYNC's Lance Bass and Howie Dorough.

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