Inside the Mind of a Track Star With Sha’Carri Richardson | Vogue

Sha’Carri Richardson is chasing Olympic gold. Dive into this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at her Vogue cover shoot. As Sha’Carri gets her hair styled, the Olympic star discusses her iconic on-track wig moment, her admiration for Florence Griffith Joyner, and the importance of personal style.
Director: Symone Ridgell
Director Of Photography: Michael Lopez
Editor: Louis Lalire & Katie Wolford
Senior Producer: Naomi Nishi
Producer, On Set: Nicola Pardy
AC: Atticus Hohman
Sound: Edson Alvarez
Associate Producer: Lea Donenberg
PA: Angie Trujillo
Stylist: Julia Sarr-Jamois
Stylist Assistant: Raquel Castellanos
Hair Stylist: Key Rentz
Makeup Artist: Sally Branka
Nails: Angie Aguirre
Nail Assistant: Janeira Barber
Seamstress: Kristy Kuehler
Production Coordinator: Ava Kashar
Production Manager: Natasha Soto-Albors
Line Producer: Romeeka Powell
Senior Director, Production Management: Jessica Schier
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Art & Graphics Lead: Léa Kichler
Color: Oliver Eid
Audio Mix: Nick Cipriano, BANG
Supervising Editor: Erica DeLeo
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Entertainment Director, Vogue: Sergio Kletnoy
Director, Content Production: Rahel Gebreyes
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[@TheRaquelDenise]

THAT'S MY MFING BESTIE SINCE 11 doing the braids. Hair by Key. Hit her up, she's an artist on the head

[@Womenballin]

Slay

[@Dartes11]

ok

[@SoulsOverScrolls]

Ooh period

[@sxt4447]

AYY Making it big ❤

[@MeelaMeela000]

Why are you coming on here being rude?

[@PivotPixie]

I hate when makeup artists make brown skin girls look lighter in the face, so I appreciate Sha'Carri for emphasizing that!

[@posheditor]

yesss!!

[@TheLindagdetroit]

@@PivotPixie And i love the way she did it, too! Firm yet gracious

[@ROSH1503]

She doesn’t even need it tbh

[@aycatrkz]

I'm mixed and i hate that too. 😪

[@ismalaz9448]

I loved her assertiveness when it came to her skin looking brown and the pride she takes in it

[@MeelaMeela000]

Same. That healed something in me.

[@spacebar9733]

@darlingnerissaxoxo ???

[@emijams]

So much stuff.

[@oshinofalakoju5749]

@darlingnerissaxoxo No one said anything was wrong with it. What was said was that seeing Sha'Carri advocate for herself was powerful and her doing so, will teach people how to do the same by finding the beauty in who they are and what they have.

[@Keys7]

Me too.

[@SomebodysGottaDye]

I appreciate that Sha’Carri understood how important it was to show up as herself. To understand her makeup needed to showcase her melanin… her skin tone. The authenticity… 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@missqt48]

Those braids really enhanced her beauty! It made her face much softer, compared to those hideous wigs! She’s got a stunning body and I hope the braids stay as her signature look!

[@cozyhobbies_]

@@missqt48recently she wore her natural hair , no braids nothing and I thought she looked unbelievable !! Like just so beautiful ❤

[@DiaLadyful]

I loved hearing her say that.

[@chrismacclary3992]

All facts! When she said that; it directly hit my brown girl ethos.

[@jj-if6it]

@@missqt48 I know, the wigs are ridiculous and surely they affect girls running

[@eddedream8586]

This wasn't long enough 😢😢😢😢 we love her plz make it a longer segment next time Vogue 💕💕💕💕

[@LivingAsTasha]

yes when she gets her medals at the olympics, can we see a full spread and video feature !

[@Quirky_keya]

1000% YES- more of her please

[@changes6679]

Um no

[@callie.envoyage]

When she said "I am a melanin girl, I want the makeup to match my skintone," it brought tears to my eyes. Love her.

[@rhlove2355]

Why does it bring tears to your eyes???

[@beautiful_wonderfullymade]

@@rhlove2355because some of us don’t take pride in our skin color

[@diwi5823]

@@rhlove2355Maybe bcs she has a heart for others and is also emotionally intelligent enough to be able to allow herself to feel what something means to someone else.

[@diwi5823]

🩷🩵💜💙😘

[@rhlove2355]

@@diwi5823 I can understand tearing up if someone is hurt or suffering but Sha’Carri isn’t showing signs of pain etc. she has nothing but self love for herself. I never understood folks who get’s so emotional over the smallest things, smh but whatever.

[@chicmystique2151]

Respect to Vogue for this one! Shacarri is to be supported 💖

[@crystalwingate3022]

A sister that understand her melanin

[@rogerc23]

@@crystalwingate3022 racist.

[@onestick1614]

Dr. Akbar's book...One of my favorite people!

[@reese1110]

“I am a melanin girl…I want to look like a brown skin girl…I want to make sure that’s emphasized” I love that! Go Sha’Carri represent for the black women ❤

[@user-qx9os6jl4f]

WOW. This young lady is truly walking in her purpose! Love you Sha'Carri and thank you Vogue for highlighting her!

[@ScribeCash]

love the fact that she was specific about celebrating her brown skin on camera! you go girl!

[@felisamoniquette2641]

She is remarkable. I pray she gets not only the honor she deserves, but the endorsements as well. Her AND Simone!

[@AssataDemure]

Chills. Her story and self belief is so inspiring I always feel like crying watching her do her thing.

[@simplyadiktive]

same!!!! the amount of pride she exudes is infectious! never been prouder to be a brown skinned person! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@Aly_Anderson]

I cried through the entire thing! I wish it was longer but this was long overdue. I’m glad she’s getting her flowers!

[@lifestylechanges1105]

Sha'Carri has the IT factor. She will never compromise her Beliefs. Her beliefs in herself is what has placed as a World's Champion. 💪💫💫💫 Thank you Vogue for this Inspiring piece. 💯♟️

[@QueenZsWorld]

I'm such a big fan of Sha'Carri. the wig reveal was an entire moment and she's an incredible athlete. I'm rooting for you, sis!

[@sweetpeasbackyardgarden1236]

Yaassss I love that she reiterated the point. "I want to look like a brown skinned girl. Match my skin tone."

[@zoetrope92]

I love that she is showing the BLACK culture! Stay true to your roots!! 👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽

[@therowgawd]

I love it. Tell the makeup artist “do NOT try to make me look lightskint”

[@Zoe_thegoat]

I love her assertiveness

[@lilaoliva793]

That wig snatch before the race was absolutely badass. Iconic!

[@lilaoliva793]

3:45 Her assertiveness, here. Yes!

[@brooklynforever1990]

Indeed

[@samanthacastellanos1649]

We needed this to be LONGER!!!

[@kobbieafriyie2172]

Yeah, I was so wrapped up enjoying her telling her own story, and then, they cut it off-----😅😅

[@spacebar9733]

Fr

[@Cece-dad17]

At this point, I want a whole documentary. I loveee her

[@believe1236]

Sha'Carri is ready for Paris. You go girl.

[@Mariamendoza-zo1hc]

😊😊🎉😮❤

[@estherbradley3218]

Thank you Vogue! Thank you Sha’carri! 💪🏾🏆🥇❤❤

[@manuelguevara1437]

For the drugs? Hahaha

[@estherbradley3218]

@@manuelguevara1437 What drugs Troll? Nothing is funny here.

[@manuelguevara1437]

@@estherbradley3218 She lost Tokyo 2020 because drugs :)

[@Dariuslynel]

@@manuelguevara1437and you’re stuck in the past 😂. be present.

[@agumonplayzz2490]

​@@manuelguevara1437 for marijuana

[@tanikaatwater9399]

“And I will let you know” love it Sha’Carri💪🏼🙌🏼💜

[@MelaninMogulMedia]

When she spoke about carrying her confidence more gracefully…. Bayyybeeeee that’s a MASTERCLASS🤎🤎🤎

[@alexb4874]

I just watched SPRINT 🏃🏾‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ and i had to gobble that ish up watched it all in one sitting! Great job Sha Carri!

[@MeelaMeela000]

I always feel the presence of something greater and deeper when I listen to her speak and do her thing. Inspiring is an understatement. Shout out to Vogue for the representation.

[@OzzyVRrealone]

Me too. I've never had someone to look up to until her. She's heavenly and whole in all ways.

[@egoodmon]

I love Shacarri authenticy. Black girl magic❤

[@Satanhadapoint]

I really didn’t care about the Olympics till all that drama they had with her. She’s incredible she’s an inspiration. I hope all the little girls look up to her because she’s an amazing role model

[@lilpeachplease]

WE LOVE YOU SHA’CARRI!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@samwisethestouthearted]

Sha'Carri is an inspiration to all women 😍love that she is always authentically and boldly herself. This segment really needed to be longer

[@helloreginadillard]

This was a top-tier interview. Thank you, Sha'Carri, Thank you, Vogue!

[@Juan_nicolas4]

This was great. Go get that medal Sha’carri

[@laughaholic13]

I just love that she shows up full beat and then beats everyone.

[@DeeDeeMudTV]

I'm so proud of her 🥲🙏🏾👏🏾

[@JustDeJane]

I love this woman! Her authenticity and her pure talent and skill are nothing less than inspiring.

[@brooklynforever1990]

She’s unapologetically herself love her ❤

[@MemorybooksbyPaola]

I love how she keeps her natural hair and face makeup so nicely and true to herself

[@jessicam.4777]

Love it!! Rooting for you Sha’Carri!’

[@colstonlchinese]

I’m proud of her! Talented, resilient, stylish and ever-growing! C’mon champion!

[@TymetheInfamous]

Her collab with Jacquemus was everything!

[@joemcfatter1170]

Our Dallas Queen, we love her!!!!!

[@MelaninMogulMedia]

I love how Vogue honored our gurl in this interview!!!

[@mindshelfpro]

The natural look is gold

[@TheLindagdetroit]

THANK YOU for profiling her!!!

[@mnj4621]

She’s already an icon

[@YouTubingz]

This woman is everything 🎉

[@toshistokes9277]

I absolutely loved everything about this! THANK YOU FOR FEATURING SHACARRI RICHARDSON in such a beautiful way!

[@marlynnek6449]

She is so beautiful 💘

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

Nice to know Sha'carri understands & is commited to promoting culturally positive images for people of African heritage.

[@garymartinez1460]

Look at Sha’ on Vogue. Congrats and Proud of you sis. Can’t wait to see you in the Olympics. Let’s go! 🙏🏽🌎🇪🇨

[@valeriebillings7248]

Thank you Vogue! ❤. Let’s get it Sha’Carri 👏🏽👏🏽💨💨

[@HoseanaAsefha-em1jb]

Respect to Sha’carri 🔥🔥🙌🏾 Routing for you, always!

[@dakine4238]

Wow I didn't know much about her but this ended up in my feed and I love her personality, confidence, and authenticity.

[@aarisdiary]

Super proud of her growth!🫶🏾

[@ivanegorov4173]

She is magnificent

[@oogleoo]

I look up to her so much. This is her moment!!! This is her time!

[@mISSaMUNA]

I’m so proud of you Shacarri 🙌🏿👸🏿

[@macariosakayy]

Sha’carri richardson and seniesa estrada are the two most beautiful women in the world

[@DnewNancy]

im so happy Vouge is doing this

[@c_a_h_1_1]

Yessss. Love getting to see all the behind the scenes details, especially featuring a mostly crew of color 🙌🏾

[@aricurtis1365]

An artist and an icon.

[@TiTaughtYou]

I’m so excited for her 🥹🫶🏾

[@iamdrnewby]

I love that she firmly yet respectfully and professionally set the boundaries concerning her makeup and how she wanted to look as a melanated woman!! YES, MA’AM!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@YKS3]

The legendary Flo Jo 💅 🏃🏽‍♀️💯

[@hellobecky84]

Sooo beautiful to see that connection being drawn, down to the split screen of Flo and Sha'Carri

[@TheBoose]

Beautifully edited.Thank you Vogue for this great feature

[@spacebar9733]

I’m tearing up ugh

[@dwaynedillon719]

Olympian Champion Athlete Medalist Trendsetter Game Changer Spokesperson Model Material Entrepreneural Community Sponsor Sha'Carri Richardson Is The Total Package On And Off The Track Royalty 💯❤️🔥🏆🥇🔥💯❤️🙏 Blessings To You Sha'Carri 🙏❤️🔥🏆

[@gazellehelene5380]

I’m so proud of her and so happy for her!!! Congratulations! Many more successes and blessings!💐🙏🏾❤️🎊🎉

[@raven233224]

Sha'carri is REAL!!! AND REALLY LOVED!!!❤❤❤

[@theresalucas9477]

Thank you Vogue for showing love 💗 to Sha’Carri😊.

[@MemorybooksbyPaola]

😂😂😂the wig toss

[@amandamctyre1615]

She’s come a long way… loving this!

[@starryeyedtarot8876]

Sha’Carri is already a legend, in my mind. The way she referred to Flo Jo in the present tense was moving- her spirit flows through her. I have no doubt she’s one of Sha’Carri’s MANY fans up in Heaven, too!!!! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!!! 👸🏿

[@nflgalsc]

She is That Girl. Glad Vogue is getting wise to clearly fine women who aren’t actresses. Ms. Richardson, I cant wait for you to come to France. Bienvenue, ma sœur!

[@Sentwlovee]

Wow ❤ Sha’carri has so much light ! I can’t wait to see her shine ✨

[@meansrl]

I love to see the growth and maturity with Sha'carri. And I love that she embraces who she is as a black woman and an athlete. Congratulations young lady on what's to come!!

[@noogzilla]

She's just so authentic and amazing

[@Ilivedbih]

Bless Sha'carri, strong soul

[@jae6506]

Walkin like the Queen she is👏🏽👏🏽 Love how she gives FloJo her flowers💐 She’s carrying on the legacy beautifully.

[@jevans2948]

Congrats, 🍾🥂Sha’Carri Richardson 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟☄️🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@m.e.5]

To be so beautiful, talented, skilled, and pay homage to a legend!

[@dympiece]

Expression of FLO! 💅🏽

[@oromiyadeffa2614]

This Woman is a big role model 💯% 💪🏾❤️

[@mcl-cp4go]

Go Sha'Carri!

[@vanw1504]

Her maturity is absolutely a glow of radiance! Never lose it or your dreams!

[@mariaferguson2224]

Congratulations Sha'Carri!!

[@imgabbyDUH]

Let’s goooo Sha’Carri 🎉

[@a.psquickview2071]

I'm supporting this young sister! Let's get that Gold 🏅

[@vanessaharrington5305]

This moment is well deserved!!!

[@kmonroe24]

Okay Vogue🙌🏾 ❤ this for her‼️

[@februarysheart4806]

Big ups to Vogue for this! Make the way Sha’Carri!

[@MrHorserider15]

We love you Sha’carri ❤️

[@Ambercsi]

Yes, we are so proud of you. Keep going black queen.

[@rowanz6128]

What a gorgeous woman with a gorgeous spirit

[@morganicole]

You know you made it when you are interviewed by vogue 🎉🎉🎉🎉 congrats to my favorite track star

[@marjoriecoleman8280]

Loved this feature of Sha’Carri, she’s a beautiful and talented young lady! ❤❤❤🥰 The comparisons to Flo Jo are very similar, another great Track athlete. Tfs Vogue! 👏🏾🔥

[@ericawilliams3579]

Love her...energy and all.

[@kamauruddock9684]

She is beautiful.

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

Already an Icon. ❤❤❤❤

[@SfKitty]

I loved this shacarri interview… she is very humbled and gracefully smart. Hope the best and wins for her!