12 US Olympic Athletes Who Have Made a Splash in Hollywood (PHOTOS)

We watched as Gabby Douglas made history by becoming the first African American to win the all-around Gold medal in gymnastics at the 2012 London Olympics. But the superstar athlete didn’t stop at the mat. After tweeting that The Vampire Diaries was one of her favorite shows, the 16-year-old nabbed herself a guest appearance in Season 4!

Gabby’s not the only athlete to break her way into Tinsel Town. Click through our gallery to learn all about the Olympic stars who have made their mark on Hollywood.

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