Athletes flex their fashion muscles at the 2023 ESPY Awards
In an evening celebrating exceptional moments in sports, stars flexed their fashion muscles on the 2023 ESPY red carpet.
On Wednesday night at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater, some of the world’s best-known athletes traded their jerseys and gear for elegant gowns and suits to celebrate the past year in sports. From musical performances to moving speeches to Savannah James crowning her husband LeBron James as the “baddest mother…” the evening was a night of wins on and off the field.
Honoring the achievements of those in the sports world, the 2023 ESPYs highlighted the U.S. women’s soccer team for their fight for women’s equal pay, the Buffalo Bills training staff for assisting Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest earlier this year, and more.
Amongst the evening’s many highlights was the James family. While presenting LeBron James with the “Best Record-Breaking Performance” award, his wife, Savannah James, and their three children, Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri, stole the show. Standing center stage, the family sang the NBA star’s praises for his accomplishments as not only an athlete but also as a father, husband, and entrepreneur. However, all eyes were on Mrs. James, who sported a beaded Georges Hobeika gown styled by Casey “iCON” Billingsley. During his acceptance speech, the NBA’s all-time scoring record breaker highlighted his “queen,” who reportedly rarely makes public appearances.
“If any of y’all know her — I know that there’s a few people in here that know her — you know she doesn’t ever do s*** like this, ever. And the fact that I’m loving that y’all get to see the queen that I live with every day. Kudos to you, baby,” said James, per People magazine.
He went on to address looming retirement rumors.
“The day I can’t give the game everything on the floor is the day I’ll be done,” James added. “Luckily for you guys, today is not that day […] I still got something left. A lot left!”
Before stars huddled up for the evening of celebration, they appeared on the red carpet in their finest threads, to the delight of sports enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike. Check out our gallery of some of the 2023 ESPY red carpet, where the world of sports and sartorial elegance collide.
(L-R) Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
H.E.R. attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Lil Wayne attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Terrell Owens attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Renee Montgomery attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Damar Hamlin attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Chris Jones attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Bianca Winslow attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Leon Edwards attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Justin Jefferson, winner of Best Play, attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Isiah Pacheco attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Dion Dawkins attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
(L-R) King Halo and 2 Chainz attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Da’Raja Medlock attends ESPY Awards After Party at Skybar on July 12, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)
H.E.R. attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
(L-R) Angel McCoughtry and Kenneth Monroe attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Quavo attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Skylar Diggins-Smith attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Tiffany Haddish attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
MJ Acosta-Ruiz attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Darrell Taylor attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Alexis Morris attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Jonathan Kuminga attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Patrick Mahomes, winner of Best Athlete, Men’s Sports, attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Flau’jae Johnson attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
(L-R) Jonathan Williams and Marcus Williams attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Ego Nwodim attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
(L-R) Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and McKenzie Caldwell-Pope attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Lil Rel Howery attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Angel Reese attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
L-R) LeBron James, winner of Best Record-Breaking Performance, Bryce James, Zhuri James, Savannah James, and Bronny James attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Ryan Clark attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Xavier McKinney attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Coco Jones attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
(L-R) Milan Tyson and Mike Tyson attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Ari Chambers attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
(L-R) Marlene Wilkerson and Kyrie Irving attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Claressa Shields attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Jasmine Carson attends The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
L-R) Bianca Belair and Montez Ford attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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