All the Celebrities Spotted at the 2023 U.S. Open
The Obamas were among the stars in attendance on the first night of the tournament.
The annual U.S. Open in New York showcases the best of the best in tennis, but it's also a magnet for celebrities each summer.
"New York—it’s different," American tennis star Frances Tiafoe told T&C last summer. "Night on Ashe is so special, I think words can’t describe what playing night on Ashe means to me. It’s the biggest court in tennis, the atmosphere is wild, and it’s for people like me. I really take that in." The atmosphere is typically filled with rowdy New York fans, but also movie stars, singers, politicians, and more.
On the first night of the Open alone to watch Coco Gauff play the opening match for the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium, former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama were in the stands, as were celebrities like Gayle King, Danny Devito, and Taylor Zakhar Perez. Here, see all the celebrities who have been spotted at the 2023 U.S. Open—and be sure to check back throughout the next two weeks, as we'll be updating this gallery.
Day 1: August 28, 2023
Former President Barack and former First Lady Michelle Obama were in the stands, and met with Coco Gauff after her match. "I think I’m going to never forget that moment for the rest of my life. I went from being really upset after a win to, like, being really happy. So I’m glad I got to meet them. They gave me some good advice, too," Gauff said.
The former First Lady was in attendance to lead a tribute to Billie Jean King, as the U.S. Open is celebrating 50 years of equal pay.
Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg were in a box together. Also—spot Olympian Shaun White in the bottom of the photo.
"For the first time in my life, I feel like I can breathe a little bit," King told T&C ahead of the tournament, speaking about women's sports. "I think we're at a tipping point."
Actor Danny Devito was spotted in the stands.
Actress and activist Rosie Perez wore a wide-brimmed hat for the night of tennis.
Dr. Ruth, a.k.a. Ruth Westheimer, the Holocaust survivor who is a famed sex therapist and author.
Mike Tyson and his wife Lakiha Spicer cuddled during the match.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin were in attendance for night one.
Sara Bareilles performed "Brave" during the tribute to Billie Jean King.
Gayle King, a regular at the Open, was pictured rooting for Coco throughout the match.
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn attended with her boyfriend, Diego Osorio.
Fashion designer Vera Wang, who was spotted at Wimbledon earlier this summer, wore sunglasses during the night match.
Singer Seal was at the U.S. Open for night one, too.
Former U.S. Open champion Maria Sharapova wore an orange pantsuit.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke during the opening ceremony.
Katie Couric and her husband John Molner laughed in the stands.
Emily Burack (she/her) is the news writer for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram.
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