Pretty sure we all definitely want to be Aly Raisman and Madison Kocian now — they’re BFFs with Carrie Underwood!
The two Final Five gymnasts not only got to present Carrie her award at the 2016 CMT Artists of the Year on Wednesday night (October 19) in Nashville, Tenn., but they also got to sit at her table! Jealous!
“When you get invited by @carrieunderwood to present her #cmtaoty award, you’re kind of a big deal,” UCLA Gymnastics posted on their Instagram of the girls together.
Musician Zara Larsson is also pictured below, performing with Thomas Rhett on stage.
FYI: Aly is wearing a Hayley Paige ensemble with YSL heels.
The Final Five stretch out before meeting the President and First Lady during the 2016 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team Visit to the White House on Thursday (September 29) in Washington, D.C.
Together, Laurie Hernandez, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian and Simone Biles — took over the White House’s Instagram account and shared pics of their visit with fellow Olympians Katie Ledecky, Connor Fields Allyson Felix, Brad Snyder and Tatyana McFadden.
“It’s a little nervewracking to meet the President of the United States, so we’re getting into the zone the only way we know how. #FinalFive #TeamUSA,” the foursome wrote with one pic.
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The Final Five pose together on the step and repeat while arriving at the 2016 Team USA Awards held at McDonough Gymnasium on Wednesday night (September 28) in Washington, D.C.
The ladies — Laurie Hernandez, Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian and Simone Biles — were on hand to pick up the Team of the Olympic Games award. Their teammate Gabby Douglas was unable to make it, as she was having wisdom teeth surgery.
Swimmer Katie Ledecky was also honored with the Female Athlete of the Olympic Games, while Michael Phelps won the Male Athlete of the Olympic Games.
Simone Manuel and BMX Racer Connor Fields were also at the event.
FYI: Laurie wore a BCBGeneration dress. Aly wore a Hayley Paige dress.
25+ pics inside of The Final Five, Katie Ledecky and more…
How sweet is Zac Efron?!
The 28-year-old actor just signed some new skateboards for the Final Five – Simone Biles, Laurie Hernandez, Gabby Douglas, Madison Kocian, and Aly Raisman.
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“#Repost @lekkerboards???Enjoy the rides, #finalfive, and let’s make America skate again! #MakeAmericaSkateAgain,” Zac captioned the pic, which was originally posted by Lekker Skateboards.
Zac signed the boards, “Life is an adventure. Enjoy the ride!” Check it out below!
Madison Kocian got to meet Carrie Underwood this week after her concert in Dallas, Texas on Tuesday (September 20).
“Did this just happen?” the 19-year-old Final Five Olympian shared on Twitter. “@carrieunderwood is the sweetest!!”
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Carrie replied to Madison‘s tweet, “I’m so glad I finally got to meet you! You are so gorgeous & sweet! Thanks for coming to the show!”
After returning from Rio, where Madison won a team gold medal and individual silver, Madison made an appearance on Today, where her teammates picked Carrie to play Madison in a dream movie about them.
Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez both showed off their gymnastic skills on the pitcher’s mound during Major League Baseball games on Saturday night (September 3).
Laurie, 16, showed off an aerial before throwing the ball out to the left during the Washington Nationals and New York Mets game held at Citi Field in New York City.
While Madison, 19, was showing off just how strong she was with an uneven bars mount on the field at the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.
“so proud!! look at the bright side @50cent threw it worse ???????? you’re amazing. congrats #teamvalaur #dwts,” Val Chmerkovskiy, Laurie‘s DWTS partner, shared on Instagram.
Check out both pitches below!
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Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Simone Biles – four out of five of the US Olympic Gymnast Final Five – pose with Ariana Grande backstage at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (August 28) at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The athletes also got to meet other celebs including Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, and more.
“hey @KimKardashian,” Simone captioned some selfies on her Twitter account after the show ended. Cute!
The 2016 MTV VMAs are currently re-airing right now on MTV so be sure to tune in!
