When you think of Simone Biles, the first thing that comes to mind is her incredible talent and dominance in gymnastics. But there’s another side to this Olympic superstar—her love story with Jonathan Owens. Let’s dive into their journey, from how they met to their life together as a married couple.
Who Is Jonathan Owens?
Jonathan Owens isn’t just any guy; he’s an NFL safety who’s played for some of the biggest teams in the league, including the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, and now the Chicago Bears. He’s a man of action, just like Simone, and their shared love for sports has only strengthened their bond. Imagine two athletes who understand the grind, the pressure, and the sacrifices that come with being at the top of their respective fields. That’s what makes their relationship so unique.
How Did Simone Biles Meet Jonathan Owens?
The story of how Simone and Jonathan met is almost like something out of a movie. Back in 2019, Simone was invited to lead the Houston Texans out of the tunnel during one of their games at NRG Stadium. As fate would have it, Jonathan was there too, and he just happened to be standing right behind her in one of the photos from that day. Simone herself couldn’t believe it when she saw the picture and shared it on Instagram with the caption, “Okay, how CRAZY is this photo? December 2019. Texans had me for homefield advantage & I lead the team out of the tunnel… but look whose behind me …… @jowens_3. God works in mysterious ways!”
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But wait, there’s more! Their paths crossed again in March 2020, this time through the dating app Raya. Simone later revealed to Wall Street Journal Magazine that she was the one who made the first move. “He would say I slid into his DMs,” she joked. “I saw him and I was like, ‘Oh, he’s pretty cute,’ so I said hi … and then I saw that he was in the Houston area, so we started chatting a little bit, and then we went to hang out a week or two later.” Talk about destiny bringing two people together!
By August 2020, they were officially an item, sharing their first public photos together on Instagram. During the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Jonathan proudly supported Simone on social media, showing the world just how much he admired her.
When Did Simone Biles Marry Jonathan Owens?
The couple’s love story reached its next milestone in February 2022 when they announced their engagement. Simone captioned the post with pure joy: “THE EASIEST YES. I can’t wait to spend forever & ever with you, you’re everything I dreamed of and more! Let’s get married FIANCÉ 💍🥺🥲🤎 @jowens_3.”
Fast forward to April 2023, and the couple tied the knot after obtaining their marriage license earlier that same month. Simone celebrated her bachelorette trip a year before the wedding, sharing a snapshot of her beautifully decorated room and gifts. It was clear that she was ready to start the next chapter of her life with Jonathan by her side.
Jonathan even made headlines in December 2023 when he talked about their marriage on “The Pivot” podcast. He admitted that he was initially hesitant about committing so early in his NFL career but emphasized that things happen when you least expect them. “She did [pull me], though, because I was fighting it,” he said. “At the time, I was afraid to commit. I was like, ‘This is my third year [in the NFL], I’m trying … it’s kind of early,’ but, you know, it happens when you least expect it.”
Simone later addressed the backlash her husband received for his comments in April 2024. “That really hurt that they were talking about my husband like that,” she said on “Call Her Daddy.” “Because for me, it’s like, talk about me all you want, but don’t come for my family, never.”
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She went on to explain, “When he did that interview, I thought everything was OK. And then I go on Twitter and everybody’s like, ‘Divorce this man. He’s mean.’ First of all, that interview had nothing to do with me. It was all for him, so I think they were mad that he didn’t include me in the interview. But he has to have his moments, too, and I let him have it.”
