Leslie Jones is having the time of her life at the Rio Olympics. After her constant live tweeting of the Games grabbed the attention of an NBC executive, SNL comedian Leslie Jones was invited to Rio to cover the Olympic Games live.
—Leslie Jones invited to Olympics by NBC after hilarious live-tweeting
Since her arrival at Rio, her twitter feed has been star-studded! Jones took photos and videos with many Olympians, such as gymnastic phenoms Simone Biles and Aly Raisman and swimmer Lilly King.
I can't believe my life!! pic.twitter.com/NpUz82a8Yf
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) August 11, 2016
—Simone Biles dominates her way to All-Around Gold in Rio
GANGSTA!!! LILY KING!!! pic.twitter.com/GaDhWbN6Ti
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) August 12, 2016
Her followers were even graced with an appearance by Matthew McConaughey, who is also apparently a huge fan of the Summer Games.
—Simone Manuel addresses police brutality after winning Olympic gold medal
Best Olympics fans!! pic.twitter.com/wWvAX2fOiY
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) August 12, 2016
Jones could also be seen in the stands cheering on some of our favorite American athletes, Simone Manuel and Michael Phelps.
1st African American to win a gold in swimming!! pic.twitter.com/TueP8rnmep
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) August 12, 2016
CHAMPION!! pic.twitter.com/WnxIYpBoQL
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) August 12, 2016
Leslie Jones is quickly rising to our #1 source for Olympic news. Go Les! #SlayAllDay