Aly Raisman Got A Hug From Beyoncé At The VMAs
NEW YORK (CBS) -- Life is good for Olympic gymnastics champion Aly Raisman.
The six-time medalist got a big welcome party at the "Rally for Aly" in her hometown of Needham on Saturday, and on Sunday, she was in New York for the MTV Video Music Awards.
Raisman and teammates Simone Biles, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian posed on the red carpet before presenting an award to Beyoncé on stage.
Had an amazing time at the #VMAs tonight! Get well soon Gab; we missed you❤️ pic.twitter.com/vHSEI2RLFA
— Laurie Hernandez (@LaurieHernandez) August 29, 2016
The gymnasts seemed ecstatic as each got a hug from the music superstar.
What do I have to do for a Beyoncé hug???
— MTV (@MTV) August 29, 2016
#VMAs https://t.co/qJ4jz1UIwD
Earlier in the weekend, Raisman was honored at Fenway Park, where she let Red Sox slugger David Ortiz try on some of her medals.
Thanks for hanging with us, @Aly_Raisman! We know it's been a busy few weeks. ???? pic.twitter.com/LsHKRUtyK4
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 27, 2016
Gabby Douglas, the other member of "The Final Five," was unable to attend the VMAs because of a medical issue.