Figure skater Starr Andrews finished 2024 by earning the gold medal at the Santa Claus Cup in Budapest, Hungary. She greatly enjoyed the competition, noting that the rinks in the city were beautiful. “The city was so picturesque,” said Andrews.
Adding to the good atmosphere, other U.S. skaters with whom she trains also competed. Other skaters included, including her rinkmates Goku Endo, Beck Strommer, and Lindsay Wang. “It was like a little vacation with my friends, except we competed.”
Adept at social media, Andrews often posts photos of herself with her cats, although Loki died recently after experiencing heart problems. He was her travel buddy, accompanying her to several competitions and helping her navigate competition anxiety. “I have Stitch (named for a Disney character); he’s my second hairless baby,” she said, referring to her Sphynx cats.
The 2025 U.S. Figure Skating Championships will take place in Wichita, Ks., from Jan. 20–26.
At 23, Andrews is a veteran competitor — this will be her eighth year in the senior division. “I’m looking forward to competing because I’ve had some good competitions this year and some not good competitions,” she said. “I have been doing things differently this season … I’ve been working on my Lutz jump as well as consistency, cardio, Pilates, working with a trainer. I’m looking forward to competing and showing what I’ve been doing because I’ve been putting the work in.”
Andrews is aware that the Olympic Winter Games are only a year away. The U.S. figure skating team won’t only be based on the 2026 U.S. Championships. Consistency in competition will play into the decision of the international selection committee. She sees the 2025 U.S. Championships as a time to firmly establish her intentions and goals — “to show I still have it in me,” she said. “I’m capable of putting out good programs.”
Another thing Andrews promised is to bring the glam. Her free skate is set to music from the TV show “Euphoria,” and her makeup reflects glittery looks from the show. She’s been working with Black Radiance Beauty.
“I love their makeup so much,” she said. “I don’t really wear foundation because I don’t like the way it feels when I skate and I sweat. They have a powder foundation and it’s not super-heavy. I really like it. They have a beautiful palette called Starstruck that’s all shimmer eye shadows.”