news | March 07, 2026

Simmons Shocks Congress With No Shorts 7/24/2008 1:54 PM PT

Richard Simmons went to speak in front Congress today, but forget the words coming out of his mouth, Mista is actually wearing a suit! You bettah work!

Simmons talked to us about his pet project -- preventing childhood obesity -- and also discussed possibly running for office. Don't fret, the Bedazzler wasn't too far behind. Richie said his infamous shorts were on underneath the Brooks Brothers ensemble.

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