Simone Biles couldn’t be present at Soldier Field on Sunday as her husband Jonathan Owens took the field for the Chicago Bears to kick-start their 2024 NFL campaign against the Tennessee Titans.
The Olympian, who won three gold medals for the nation in gymnastics, is in London for her Gold Over America Tour.
Nevertheless, she was present in spirit, supporting her husband from across the Atlantic. And Owens gave her quite the reason to celebrate as he executed a stunning play by returning a blocked punt for a 21-yard touchdown against the Titans.
Simone Biles Reacts to Husband Jonathan Owens’ Touchdown
Simone, who married Owens in April 2023, was watching from London, couldn’t contain her excitement and took to X, posting, “I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK”
I ALMOST HAD A HEART ATTACK https://t.co/SmqPk06QCN
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) September 8, 2024
Biles recently became the center of media attention for wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket to a Bears preseason game last month. She had the jacket handy because Owens used to play for the Packers last season.
It’s safe to say that Biles’ fashion choice didn’t sit well with Chicago fans. Even Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, criticized her wardrobe decision on his podcast.
However, the 27-year-old Olympian has updated her closet with plenty of Bears gear.
As the Bears prepare to face the Houston Texans on Sept. 15, it seems Biles will be cheering Owens on in Chicago colors from now on.
Biles and Owens’ Relationship Timeline
The power couple’s love story has captivated fans from Day 1. The Olympic gymnast and NFL star first met in March 2020 through the dating app Raya. However, this wasn’t the first time they met, having crossed paths months earlier during a Houston Texans game.
It wasn’t until Biles made the first move that their relationship blossomed. She slid into the Chicago safety’s DMs.
“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,” Biles told Wall Street Journal.
Their bond quickly grew during the COVID-19 pandemic when they spent more time together than their usual hectic schedules would allow. Owens credits this time for strengthening their connection.
“So we used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger. Now I’m so thankful,” he shared with Today.
The couple exchanged rings in February 2022. In April 2023, Biles and Owens took their relationship to the next level, tying the knot at a courthouse in Houston before celebrating with a second lavish wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.