Simone Biles’ NFL husband Jonathan Owens looked like a proud husband as he supported her in the stands during the Olympic gymnastics team finals as she took home her fifth gold medal.
After missing out on the qualifying round, football star Jonathan, 29, was spotted in the crowd at the Bercy Arena during the final alongside Simone’s parents Nellie and Ronald.
She was wearing a white T-shirt with the word “Biles” printed on it in huge red letters.
Simone, 27, famously withdrew from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo after suffering from something called “twisties” and stumbling on the vault, but three years later, she proudly competed alongside Team USA at the 2024 Games in Paris.
The Olympic gold medallist led the team to victory during the qualifying round over the weekend, and again in the team final on Tuesday, and a host of famous faces travelled to the French city to cheer her and the rest of her teammates on.
Simone Biles’ NFL husband, Jonathan Owens, looked every bit the proud husband as he supported the four-time gold medalist in the stands during the Olympic gymnastics team final.
Simone also had a star powerhouse of her own when she made her heroic Olympic return in the gymnastics team finals on Tuesday.
Along with Jonathan, other sports stars at the event included Michael Phelps and Jason Kelce, who was joined by his wife, Kylie.
Also present at the event was tennis legend Serena Williams, who previously praised the gymnast to Time magazine.
In 2021, the professional gushed about Simone: “What she represents truly reflects the infinite potential of black women. I wish I could have looked up to her when I was younger and trying to make my dreams come true.”
Other celebrities who supported Simone at the final included acclaimed director Spike Lee, actress Nicole Kidman and former Black Swan actress Natalie Portman.
Also, Microsoft’s billionaire founder Bill Gates was there and looked nervous as he watched events unfold.
Simone impressed on all three events (floor, beam and vault) during the final and helped secure the team’s epic gold medal victory.
Team USA finished with an impressive winning score of 171.296.
Days earlier, she had topped the standings with the highest scores on the floor and vault, despite suffering from a calf injury.
She was wearing a white T-shirt with the word “Biles” printed on it in huge red letters.
After missing the qualifying round, Jonathan was spotted in the audience at the Bercy Arena during the final alongside his parents Nellie and Ronald Biles.
Along with Jonathan, other sports stars present at the event were Michael Phelps
Philadelphia Eagles icon Jason Kelce was joined by his wife, Kylie, at the event.
A number of other stars were in attendance at the qualifiers, including movie star Tom Cruise, actress Jessica Chastain, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Elvis director Baz Luhrmann, pop star Lady Gaga, Barbie creator Greta Gerwig, singer and actress Ariana Grande and her upcoming Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, musician Nick Jonas and A-list couple John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
Rapper Snoop Dogg was also there and went viral for his hilarious reaction to Simone’s performance.
He appeared to be in awe of her skills, and a picture showing him lifting his sunglasses to reveal a wide-eyed look took over the web afterwards.
Simone’s husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan, missed qualifying due to training camp but took time off from his NFL duties to attend the finale.
She took to Instagram early Tuesday morning to confirm she was on her way, sharing a snap from a plane window which she captioned: “I’m coming for you babe.”
Simone and Jonathan began dating in 2020 after he sent her a direct message on Instagram; they tied the knot in April 2023 in Houston before heading to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for a lavish celebration.
Also at the event was sports legend Serena Williams, who previously praised the gymnast to Time magazine.
Other celebrities set to support Simone in the final include acclaimed director Spike Lee (seen), actress Nicole Kidman and former Black Swan actress Natalie Portman.
Nicole opted for a nude-hued ruffled top as she attended the event with her daughters.
Natalie was in good spirits as she cheered on Team USA. She wore a yellow skirt and matching jacket over a cream blouse.
Also, Microsoft’s billionaire founder Bill Gates is there and looked nervous as he watched events unfold.
Before the finals began on Tuesday, Simone took a moment to respond to nasty trolls who called her hair a “disaster” during qualifying.
Following the event, X, formerly of Twitter, was inundated with nasty posts about the way she styled her hair.
One person said the Olympic gold medallist looked “just rolled out of bed” while another tweeted her hairstyle was “unkempt” – but Simone had a fierce message for her detractors.
In a post shared on her Instagram on Tuesday morning, the sports star warned: “Don’t come here criticizing me for my hair.”
Simone explained that although she had “done” her hair before the event, she had to take a 45-minute bus ride in extreme heat and without air conditioning.
“I made it, but the bus has no air conditioning and it’s like 9,000 degrees,” the gymnast continued, as she shared a video of herself sitting on the bus and holding a portable fan in front of her face. “Oh, and it’s a 45-minute ride.”
In a second post, she added: “I’ll hold your hand when I say this. Next time you want to comment on a black girl’s hair, just don’t.”
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