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
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[@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

[@KhumoitsileMpho]

A whole documentary would slaap😭❤️

[@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. 😪

[@Dovelunalove]

@@ROSH1503right it didn’t even make a difference her skin is flawless and clear 🙌🏼

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?

[@user-qx9os6jl4f]

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

[@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 ❤

[@naomicaldwell3422]

❤❤❤

[@Deformer23]

💩💩🤡🤡🤣

[@ScribeCash]

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

[@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!

[@alessiaagr]

@0:27 she's without makeup, minimal makeup or no makeup makeup look, no matter she looks naturally stunning. She doesn't need any makeup

[@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!

[@Zoe_thegoat]

I love her assertiveness

[@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

[@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

[@sweetpeasbackyardgarden1236]

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

[@MelaninMogulMedia]

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

[@brooklynforever1990]

She’s unapologetically herself love her ❤

[@zoetrope92]

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

[@lilaoliva793]

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

[@lilaoliva793]

3:45 Her assertiveness, here. Yes!

[@brooklynforever1990]

Indeed

[@darialacott2584]

😂😂😂😂 FACTS

[@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!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@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. 💯♟️

[@believe1236]

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

[@Mariamendoza-zo1hc]

😊😊🎉😮❤

[@therowgawd]

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

[@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.

[@felisamoniquette2641]

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

[@egoodmon]

I love Shacarri authenticy. Black girl magic❤

[@alexb4874]

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

[@tanikaatwater9399]

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

[@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!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@MemorybooksbyPaola]

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

[@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!

[@sylviaanders1699]

The moment I saw her I liked her confidence and strength. I normally don’t watch running but I do now. In this interview she said something important, “ no matter what she faces .. she knows her family is there supporting her”. She worded it better than I can but everyone gets the jest. I hope she stays humble and shoots for the stars without the glitter of fame burning her out. In another video the way she hugged her grandma. I could see pure love between the two. She is very lucky to have such a loving family

[@MelaninMogulMedia]

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

[@ZalandoBarnes]

What a beautiful interview. Sha'Carri, I am so proud of you, and thank you for representing the USA and many blessings on your future endeavors!❤🎉🎉

[@laughaholic13]

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

[@JustDeJane]

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

[@Juan_nicolas4]

This was great. Go get that medal Sha’carri

[@Anthony-zt1zs]

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

[@TymetheInfamous]

Her collab with Jacquemus was everything!

[@dakine4238]

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

[@YouTubingz]

This woman is everything 🎉

[@jae6506]

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

[@jessicam.4777]

Love it!! Rooting for you Sha’Carri!’

[@DnewNancy]

im so happy Vouge is doing this

[@colstonlchinese]

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

[@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!!!! 👸🏿

[@toshistokes9277]

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

[@vanw1504]

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

[@mindshelfpro]

The natural look is gold

[@HoseanaAsefha-em1jb]

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

[@TheLindagdetroit]

THANK YOU for profiling her!!!

[@sparkle3000]

I love Sha'Carri 💘 She is so inspirational, so exciting to watch, she's an overcomer, nothing has been handed to her, she earned it!

[@c_a_h_1_1]

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

[@marlynnek6449]

She is so beautiful 💘

[@YKS3]

The legendary Flo Jo 💅 🏃🏽‍♀️💯

[@hellobecky84]

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

[@mISSaMUNA]

I’m so proud of you Shacarri 🙌🏿👸🏿

[@lazy565]

Everything about her gives warrior princess energy and I liiiive

[@garymartinez1460]

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

[@oogleoo]

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

[@joemcfatter1170]

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

[@DeeDeeMudTV]

I'm so proud of her 🥲🙏🏾👏🏾

[@robinharris4247]

I love Sha'Carri and her talent be really really loved her when she shook off the crazy hair colored wigs and got more classy and natural and then she just shined!!! She is a beast!!

[@evawilliams6169]

You are such an inspiration for our African American youth to know never to give up. You go girl❤️

[@jimpalmer4916]

This is an American Champion. Brings me to tears just how brilliant she is mentally, emotionally, and physically. Truly a privilege to be around to see it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@akbutler17]

She is a true STAR. Pure talent, passion, and integrity. This is what it should mean to be "famous". She is such a great role model for girls everywhere. I am a huge fan of this woman. 🎉

[@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 🙏❤️🔥🏆

[@mnj4621]

She’s already an icon

[@vongretchenhampton1794]

I am super proud of her. She is humble and stay true to her roots. I'm so glad that she emphasized that she is a beautiful melanated woman. Our little girls need to see that our skin, our culture is PHENOMENAL! Thanks so much Sha! Ms. Key you have very talented hands. Thank you for continuing to embrace and show your talent through your braiding skills. They help tell a story as they did for our ancestors. This was an excellent piece! Kudos❤😊

[@valeriebillings7248]

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

[@normac9931]

🎉❤Sha'Carri is absolutely gorgeous. Her skin color is so beautiful. And she can fly like the wind ❤❤

[@MelaninMogulMedia]

3:58 “I don’t wanna look ashy! I wanna look like a brown skin girl on camera”. Baybeeeeeeeeeeee let em know!

[@noogzilla]

She's just so authentic and amazing

[@elliedee8829]

"Confidence carried gracefully!" True queen evolution! I love to see it!❤❤❤❤

[@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!!

[@xxmoniquexx1966]

Every setback has a Great comeback. So proud of her for her courage to keep going

[@TiTaughtYou]

I’m so excited for her 🥹🫶🏾

[@ivanegorov4173]

She is magnificent

[@aarisdiary]

Super proud of her growth!🫶🏾

[@cristianlopez6069]

She’s so naturally beautiful. She don’t need makeup

[@naomicaldwell3422]

❤

[@raven233224]

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

[@MeghNini3126]

she's a LEGEND PERIOD .

[@takishajohnson7145]

Now folks all on her team when they were just ripping her a part. Now she is the it girl. SHE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE ONE!

[@TheBoose]

Beautifully edited.Thank you Vogue for this great feature

[@Sentwlovee]

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

[@macariosakayy]

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

[@onehundredpercent_ke]

We love you Sha'Carri❤❤❤❤

[@jillsy2815]

Glad she's not affected by Hollywood's idea of beauty! She's already gorgeous!❤

[@kakag.7401]

I’ve alwayssss been a fan but I love how much media attention the Olympics has been getting this yr .. something feels different & i LOVE IT!! 🙌🏽💪🏽💪🏽🏆🏃🏽‍♀️💨

[@ProudTatendaShani]

I'm addicted to her flow , she is tenacious a goal getter which is rarely seen in her gender

[@SoberCartel]

This woman is a machine. She gives me chills every time I watch her run and that is a true athlete. She does not f around and if Yu do, Yu will find out so go ahead.😅😅❤❤

[@theresalucas9477]

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

[@spacebar9733]

I’m tearing up ugh

[@aricurtis1365]

An artist and an icon.

[@paulac875]

I love everything about Carri. And I will always love Flo.

[@gazellehelene5380]

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

[@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!