The Springbok captain shared moments from the 75th NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, where he mingled with global stars and embraced being on the other side of fame.
Los Angeles, USA (18 February 2026) – “Welcome to Hollywood, where the stars are out.”
Those were the words of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi as he soaked in the bright lights of Los Angeles this past weekend.
Siya attended the 75th NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, and from the looks of his social media, he embraced every second of it. Known for being the calm, commanding leader of the Springboks, Siya looked more like a wide eyed fan. You see him laughing, hugging celebrities and filming moments.
As he put it himself, he “felt like a child,” completely starstruck by the mix of athletes, entertainers and global figures in the room. And who can blame him?
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In South Africa, Siya is the star. He’s the one people line up to meet. But in Hollywood, the roles flipped and fans got to see a different side of the double Rugby World Cup-winning captain.
One of the standout clips showed Siya sharing a lighthearted exchange with former NBA champion Festus Ezeli. Between laughs, he invited Ezeli to visit South Africa.
The star power didn’t stop there. Two-time Grammy Award winner Tyla was also in attendance, flying the South African flag high on the global stage. And among the crowd were global leaders including Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
For Siya it was about the experience. South Africa’s captain, leader and icon simply enjoying the moment like a kid in a candy store? That might have been the best highlight of all.
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