All of the Best Moments from the 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Olympics opening ceremony last night was a joyous evening celebrating the theme of "reinvent, rejoice, and replant." We were introduced to each country with Michael Phelps as the US flag-bearer, and some absurdly hot man greased down in oil leading the way for Tonga. Gisele Bünchen walked the longest runway ever, and Lea Cerezo, known in the industry as Lea T, made history as the first publicly transgender woman to ever host the games. Click through for a closer look at those moments and more, then read our full recap of night one here.
Getty Images1/10A gorgeous view of the procession
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: Athletes and artists are seen during The 2016 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Getty Images2/10The flame around which the ceremony is centered
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: The Olympic Flame is seen during The 2016 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
AFP/Getty Images3/10Gisele walking the longest runway ever
Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen walks across the stage during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, 2016. (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)
Getty Images4/10A dance number very much on theme with "replanting"
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: Performers stage a show during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 05, 2016. (Photo by Salih Zeki Fazlioglu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
5/10Lea T making history on behalf of Brazil
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Getty Images6/10A set piece from an opening number, which we are choosing to read as an emoji shout-out
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 5: Illustration of the opening ceremony of the 2016 Summer Olympics at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
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Getty Images7/10Michael Phelps leading team USA into the stadium
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: Michael Phelps of the United States carries the flag during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Getty Images8/10The South Africa team really just having the best time ever
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: Members of the South Africa team take part in the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Getty Images9/10A group of dancers helping to get the party started
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Getty Images10/10And, of course, fireworks!!!
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 05: Fireworks explode during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium on August 5, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
