New York City was a hub for celebrity activity over the recent Fourth of July weekend, drawing A-listers and athletes for a variety of high-profile events, most notably the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The couple exchanged vows on July 3 at Madison Square Garden, attracting a constellation of stars.
Among those in attendance for the nuptials were Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson, Benson Boone, Hugh Grant, Steven Spielberg, and Mariska Hargitay. Swift's publicist, Tree Paine, and childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson, were also present. Outside the venue, signs reading “JUST&T MARRIED” illuminated the area, signaling the official union.
Earlier in the week, on Thursday night, a rehearsal dinner gathered 100 close friends and family members at the Infosys Theater within Madison Square Garden. Attendees included Swift's collaborators Jack Antonoff and his sister Rachel, Little Big Town singer Kimberly Schlapman, and Erin Andrews.
Beyond the wedding festivities, New York City also hosted a FIFA World Cup match between Norway and Brazil on July 5 at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Attendees included "Power Legacy" stars Joseph Sikora and Tariq St. Patrick, who participated in a jersey swap event sponsored by Casamigos. Other notable figures at the game were Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Michael Rubin, Jalen Brunson, Terry Crews, and DJ Khaled. Norway secured an unexpected victory over Brazil.
Broadway also saw a surge in celebrity attendance. Fergie was among the audience members who watched Maya Rudolph’s final performance as Mary Todd Lincoln in “Oh, Mary!” on July 5. Tom Hanks visited Jennifer Nettles backstage after a performance of “Giulia: The Poison Queen,” a show Nettles wrote and stars in, with its world premiere at PAC NYC. Other stars, including Jessica Chastain and F. Murray Abraham, also attended Nettles' performance.
Several other Broadway productions drew notable crowds. Julia Roberts attended a performance of “Death of a Salesman” featuring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s run in “Dog Day Afternoon” attracted Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Noah Wyle, Tom Holland, Ben Affleck, and Ben Stiller before its July 12 closing date. Ayo Edebiri, Kristen Wiig, and the cast of “Rocky Horror Show” were also in attendance for shows directed by Sam Pinkleton.
In culinary circles, Ed Norton, Dominic Chianese, and BJ Novak were spotted at Veniero’s pasticceria, enjoying Italian pastries. "Queer Eye" alum Tan France attended a foodie event on June 29. GQ and Carbone Fine Food hosted a private event at ZZ’s Club in Hudson Yards, with attendees including Lindsay Hubbard and Tan France.