Rippon after his bronze medal performance. | Photo: YouTube/Billboard News
All Adam Rippon wanted to do at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics was make Reese Witherspoon proud. When he won a bronze medal this weekend for the team figure skating event, he did just that.
It all started when the Hollywood star tweeted Rippon was the number one reason to watch the Olympics.
Reason #1 to Watch #WinterOlympics2018 :
ADAM RIPPON @Adaripp— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) February 7, 2018
Rippon, who has an excellent Twitter presence, had the best reply, of course.
WHEN YOURE RIGHT, YOURE RIGHT, @RWitherspoon ❤️❤️❤️ Also!! Quick movie idea for you: You (played by you) tweet me in the middle of the night at the Olympics and I (played by me) die immediately. Thoughts? https://t.co/2p9b11QxEl
— Adam Rippon (@Adaripp) February 8, 2018
He said her opinion was right (naturally) and also proposed a movie idea to the actor and producer.
‘You (played by you) tweet me in the middle of the night at the Olympics and I (played by me) die immediately. Thoughts?’
The first figure skating event of PyeongChang 2018 was the team event. All four styles — men, ladies, pair, and ice dance — were featured to gain points for a country’s chosen team.
Thanks to Rippon’s stunning performance, Team USA earned the bronze medal last night (11 February).
After the skate, Rippon spoke about the night.
So, @RWitherspoon, did @Adaripp make you proud? pic.twitter.com/CgMSzm1COg
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 12, 2018
‘There are so many emotions when I step on the ice. I want to represent my country to the best of my abilities,’ he said.
Then he added: ‘I want to make Reese Witherspoon proud.’
So, did he?
You bet.
The night of the event, Witherspoon tweeted he was incredible.
You’re incredible @Adaripp 🌟 https://t.co/rxkzd9Vf4v
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) February 12, 2018
This morning, she responded to the question if Rippon made her proud.
‘You make me so proud!’ she enthused. ‘Keep making us all so happy!’
Oh @Adaripp ,you make me so proud ! Keep making us all so happy! https://t.co/XXzaXDpUAG
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) February 12, 2018
Team USA’s number one fan
Rippon isn’t the only Olympian Witherspoon is cheering on.
Also during last night’s team event, Mirai Nagasu became the first female US figure skater to land a triple axel in the Olympics.
Witherspoon was very enthusiastic about it.
Wow!! @mirai_nagasu is making history !! 🌟#OlympicWinterGames https://t.co/bmlo2Pjjpy
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) February 12, 2018
Nagasu, meanwhile, called Witherspoon her hero and wished she was her mom. Witherspoon returned the sentiment in kind.
You’re MY hero !! ✨💖✨ https://t.co/mM7hetryUG
— Reese Witherspoon (@RWitherspoon) February 12, 2018
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