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Celebrities, athletes and politicians walked the red carpet Saturday in celebration of the 151st Kentucky Derby.
Guy Fieri, celebrity chef and host of Food Network shows like “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” and his son walked the red carpet sporting a pink leather jacket. Social media influencers, like Alix Earle, Allison Kucharczyk and Isaac Rochell, also were in attendance.
Those with links to Kentucky also made their way down the red carpet: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by his wife, First Lady Britainy Beshear, along with former University of Kentucky athletes Will Levis and Oscar Tshiebwe. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg also walked the red carpet.
Cowboy hats were in no short supply at the celebrity-studded event, spotted on attendees like country singer Riley Green and “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan.
Scroll on for photos of their outfits and walks down the red carpet.
Jayson Werth, owner of Flying Mohawk, speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Lousiville Mayor Craig Greenberg smiles while talking to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Creator of “Yellowstone” Taylor Sheridan walks the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Friday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Country music artist Riley Green speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Influencer Tianna Robillard poses for a photo at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Former University of Kentucky quarterback Will Levis poses for photos at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Gov. Andy Beshear speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Miss America Abbie Stockard poses for photos at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
TV personality and chef Guy Fieri speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Musician JD Shelburne speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Influencer Alix Earle speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Miss Kentucky USA Connor Perry poses for photos at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Top Chef judge Gail Simmons speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Former Kentucky Wildcats forward Oscar Tshiebwe speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Gov. Andy Beshear speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
NFL sportswriter Ian Rapoport speaks to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
Content creator Allison Kucharczyk and former NFL player Isaac Rochell speak to media at the Kentucky Derby Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
The Kentucky Derby Trophy is presented at the Red Carpet on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Matthew Mueller
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Monica Kast covers higher education for the Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com. Previously, she covered higher education in Tennessee for the Knoxville News Sentinel. She is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and is a graduate of Western Kentucky University.Support my work with a digital subscription
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