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Published 12:13 26 Apr 2023 GMT
Simone Biles has hit out at trolls who made cruel comments about her appearance on her wedding day.
The 26-year-old gymnast married NFL safety Johnathan Owens in an intimate ceremony on Saturday after announcing that the pair were engaged last year.
After the event, she took to social media to share some snapshots from the cremony with her 6.7 million followers.
"I do. Officially Owens," Biles captioned a series of romantic images of herself and the Houston Texans player, 27, on Instagram.
Owens also doubled up on the occasion, posting a similar set of photos alongside the caption: "My person, forever" with a red heart and ring emoji.
The hashtags on the post read: "#TheOwens" and "#ItsOfficial."
The Olympian stunned her fans in a four-tiered white gown which was reportedly worth only $120 - a fraction of the prices we're used to seeing from other celebrities on their wedding days. Her look was paired with strappy sandals from Pretty Little Thing and her hair was pulled back into a tight pony-tail which brought some extra definition to her face - an iconic look indeed!
However, what was supposed to be a happy occasion was ruined by a handful of cruel trolls who decided to comment on Biles' appearance on her big day, suggesting that she should have done something more with her hair.
Tweets stated that her hair "looked a mess" - which by the way, it did not - and some even went as far as telling people to stop being "fake positive."
Fans of the star banded together to take down the haters.
"So nasty to see how many Black women are coming at Simone Biles’ hair in her wedding photos," wrote one user. "There’s nothing wrong with her hair. It’s her natural hair & it looks healthy. I remember folks did the same thing to Gabby Douglas years ago... I guess some things never change..."
"People are really miserable. Out [here] talking about Simone Biles' hair but she making her money and, found herself a man that loves her for her and, they are married. Some of y’all still be trying find a man that will do right," this user added.
A third laid out the 26-year-old's impressive resume, stating: "Imagine sitting on your a** criticizing Simone Biles. Simone is a history maker, Olympian, amazing woman, entrepreneur, beautiful woman, a beautiful soul... and all you can say is 'she need to do her hair.' Y’all are nasty as f***."
Others raised the issue of policing Black women's natural selves, whether it be in professional or personal settings - and the worst part is that in this case, a bulk of the hate seems to be coming from other Black women.
"We can’t complain when jobs force us to straighten our hair to look more 'professional' but then turn around and shit on Black women who wish to wear their hair any way they choose. Please leave Simone Biles Owens alone."
And this user also added: "First Gabby Douglas, now Simone Biles... why can’t Black Women and their hair simply exist?"
And now the Olympic gold-medalist herself has spoken out.
Taking to Twitter, Biles replied to another tweet defending her appearance, saying: "I think they also forget I live in HOUSTON TEXAS & I sweat those out!! Soon as we stepped outside for pics but they can keep complaining idc idc idc."
Regardless of the issue, the fact will always remain that Biles absolutely slayed on her big day. Period.
celebrity3 min(s) read
Published 16:41 23 Feb 2022 GMT
Simone Biles has let fans in on her huge wedding plans after getting engaged with boyfriend Jonathan Owens.
The Olympic-winning gymnast announced the exciting news of her engagement in a heartwarming post on Instagram on February 15.
Biles, 24, shared a series of photos of Owens proposing in a gazebo in Houston, Texas. She also shared a video of her sparkly oval-cut diamond ring, which features a diamond-encrusted band.
"THE EASIEST YES," she wrote alongside images of the engagement. "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."
Now, Biles has revealed exactly what her wedding will look like - and it's safe to say it's nothing short of fabulous.
Taking to her Instagram Story, Biles answered questions from fans about her upcoming big day.
"Wedding planning has been going so well so far, it's so exciting for me. I'm obsessed," she wrote. "I don't think I'll be a bridezilla because I'm making sure I know exactly what I want. Also, I'll definitely hire a planner bc between this & building a house our hands are full."
Biles also revealed she's set in stone about where she wants the ceremony to take place. "BEACH," she wrote in all capital letters when asked about her wedding must-have. "It will be a destination wedding."
When one person mentioned it sounds like they'll tie the knot in Belize, where the couple has vacationed in the past, Biles was quick to pump the brakes.
"It actually will not be in Belize. Surprise surprise," she wrote.
Naturally, other fans were keen to ask about the pair's plans for expanding their family.
Check out the adorable photos of the pair's engagement right here:
"God willing one day, but taking everything one step at a time. Definitely future plans," Biles responded to a question from a fan.
She then elaborated on her answer in a short video she appeared in with Owens, who is a defensive back with the Houston Texans.
"So, I want two kids," she said. "He always says he wants a football team, but he usually says three. We'll see."
And when asked about where the couple will settle down, Biles said: "Houston will always be home no matter what happens. It's tough bc NFL can be so uncertain, but if anything ever happens (praying it doesn't) we'll be here in the off-seasons."
celebrity3 min(s) read
Published 11:33 15 Dec 2023 GMT
Simone Biles has hit back at trolls claiming the gymnastics star is pregnant on social media.
On Wednesday, the Olympic gymnast took to her Instagram Stories to shut down the rumors that she was expecting after fans gathered under a recent picture post to question the star.
"I hate that I even have to address this," she started. "But please stop commenting on this photo or my Instagram in general about me being 'pregnant.'"
She ended the post by making it as clear as possible, writing: "I'm not pregnant."
Have a look at the full message below:
Alongside the firm caption, she also included the post in question in her Stories post, which consisted of a carousel of photos of the gymnast at MetLife Stadium for the Green Bay Packers Monday night matchup against the New York Giants.
"Monday Night Football," Biles captioned the post, which was initially posted to her Instagram feed on Tuesday.
Biles, who tied the knot with the Packers' safety Jonathan Owens earlier this year, was super proud of her husband, even despite their loss, as the pair were spotted sharing a kiss after the game.
As reported by People, Biles and Owens got legally married at a courthouse in April, just one month before tying the knot again in an elaborate ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
While the pair have remained long-distance due to Owens signing with the Packers in May, after previously playing for their hometown Houston Texans, they are still very much in love with the 26-year-old going to different games to support her man.
However, despite their strong bond, it has also been difficult for the couple to keep up their long-distance relationship.
Back in August Biles posted a picture of the lovebirds kissing during one of Owens' games and captioned it: "Long distance isn't easy but seeing you play your heart out is so worth it. I'm so proud of you baby."
Biles also previously shared that she's in a positive headspace because she is "going to therapy" and "making sure everything is aligned."
She not only wants to be "the best in the gym," but be a "good wife, good daughter, good friend... all of the good things."
Speaking of their love and support for each other even with obstacles, Biles opened up during an interview on the Today show in October.
"It’s been really fun supporting what he loves to do," she said. "Obviously, he’s in Green Bay right now so my season just ended. I’m super excited to get out there to Green Bay for the holidays to support him."
She also shared how her perspective on her own sport, gymnastics, has changed since getting married.
"Gymnastics is just something I get to come in and have the privilege of doing. I don’t feel like it’s the end all be all anymore, as before I kind of felt like that," she told the outlet. "I get to go home to my husband, to my dogs, to my house and all of the things. So it feels really good."
celebrity2 min(s) read
Published 17:16 08 Mar 2022 GMT
Just weeks after saying "yes" to boyfriend Jonathan Owens after he popped the all-important question, Simone Biles has already chosen her wedding dress.
The Olympic-winning gymnast announced the exciting news of her engagement in a heartwarming post on Instagram on February 15.
Biles, 24, shared a series of photos of Owens proposing in a gazebo in Houston, Texas. She also shared a video of her sparkly oval-cut diamond ring, which features a diamond-encrusted band.
"THE EASIEST YES," she wrote alongside images of the engagement. "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."
Last week, Biles has clearly been busy with trying on bridal gowns for her big day, and it seems as though she's landed on the perfect one... or two.
Posing in a casual ensemble at Galia Lahav bridal shop in Los Angeles on Saturday, holding a framed sign that read: "I said yes to the dress at Galia Lahav LA."
In her Instagram post, Biles was seen in front of a leafy wall with white neon lights spelling out the shop name in one picture; in the second snap, she posed in front of white angel wings and two dresses on their hangers.
"Said yes to the dress(es)," she wrote, alongside a white heart and engagement ring emojis.
Over on Lahav's Instagram, the athlete was seen in several wedding gowns that were "not the chosen ones, but a sneak peek" from her fitting.
On her Instagram Story, Biles told one follower during a Q&A session with fans that she actually chose two dresses.
Check out the adorable photos of the pair's engagement right here:
"The first dress I tried on was one of the ones I picked," she wrote. "The second one was about 8 in im guessing."
Biles also said her wedding would take place next year, and floated out Bora Bora as a potential honeymoon destination.
She also told a follower that she "just knew" she was going to marry fiancé Owens, 26, the day after she met him. "So fun fact, the day after I met Jonathan, I told my bestfriend [sic] Rachael that I was going to marry him… I just knew."
celebrity2 min(s) read
Published 15:24 15 Feb 2022 GMT
Simone Biles and boyfriend Jonathan Owens are engaged!
The Olympic-winning gymnast announced the exciting news in a heartwarming post on Instagram on Tuesday, February 15.
Biles, 24, shared a series of photos of Owens proposing in a gazebo in Houston, Texas. She also shared a video of her sparkly oval-cut diamond ring, which features a diamond-encrusted band.
"THE EASIEST YES," she wrote alongside images of the engagement. "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."
Check out the adorable photos of the pair's engagement right here:
Owens rushed to the comments section of the post, writing: "Ready for forever with you," alongside a heart emoji.
In his own Instagram post about the engagement, 26-year-old Houston Texans safety Owens wrote: "Woke up this morning with a fiancée," and added that his bride-to-be had "no clue what was coming."
The pair first confirmed their relationship in August 2020 by sharing loved-up photos on social media. But fans of the two began speculating that they were a couple weeks before, when Biles wished Owens a happy birthday on her Instagram Story.
In 2021, they celebrated their first anniversary as a couple; however, they were unable to be together because Biles was competing for Team USA at the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
The pair have stuck by each other through thick and thin, most notably when Biles suffered from the "twisties" during the Tokyo Olympics, which saw her withdraw from multiple events.
Biles' decision to take a step back has sparked a widespread discussion online, as it was the reminder that some people needed over the importance of taking care of your mental health.
Owens took to Instagram to share his support for Biles at the time.
"Imma ride with you through whatever baby," he wrote, alongside a string of heart emojis. "Your strength and courage is unmatched and you inspire me more and more everyday SB."
"You always gone be my champ baby and don’t you ever forget that, i love you so much and i can’t wait till you come home and i get to see that beautiful smile again. You know I’m always here for you baby," he added.
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Published 15:41 31 Jul 2024 GMT
Simone Biles has shared the perfect clapback after she received messages of criticism for her hair while competing at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The superstar gymnast, 27, put on an incredible performance on Tuesday (July 30) as she led Team US to a gold medal, the fourth in US history.
She also made history as the most-decorated American gymnast after bagging her eighth Olympic medal.
And while her gravity-defying moves and athleticism captivated most people, a few were more fixated on what her hair was doing instead.
One person wrote: "I’m just trying to figure out why Simone Biles hair never done ? Like girllll come on. STILL LOVE HER AND HOPE SHE DOES GREAT !"
Another added: "Simone Biles = flawless. Her hair, not so much."
Simone herself took to social media to address the ridiculous fixation on her hair, writing alongside a clip of her fanning herself in the team bus: "Don’t come for me about my hair.
"IT WAS DONE but bus has no AC and it’s like 9,000 degrees. Oh and a 45-minute ride."
She then added: "Gonna hold your hand when I say this. Next time you wanna comment on a Black girl’s hair. JUST DON’T."
Fans were quick to defend the star, writing: "The fact that Simon Biles even has to comment on her hair bc people were saying how 'bad' it looked when she was competing, is insane. y’all need to leave my girl ALONE. she’s doing big things, you’re not. worry about yourself please and thank you."
Others added: "Y’all really worried about Simone Biles hair while she out there getting flips named after her and making history", and: "Imagine being the kind of person who watches Simone Biles perform moves that no one else can do, twirl in the air multiple times and land on her two feet...only to comment on her hair! Imagine having that mentality?"
Another commented: "If you notice Simone Biles's hair when she does stuff so epic that they have to warn judges in advance that they've never seen it before, you notice the wrong dang thing."
Simone and the rest of Team USA - which included Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Sunisa Lee and Jade Carey - put on an impressive performance and added to her massive collection of medals, which now stands at five gold medals, one silver, and two bronzes.
It's not the first time Simone has felt compelled to address the comments about her hair, as she told Elle earlier in the month: "We’ve [Black women] have been able to take care of our hair better and take care of our beauty routines better, because it’s self-taught. It’s really special that we have access to those platforms.
"I used to worry about [my hair being considered] not professional. But I’m not embarrassed about it anymore."
She added: "Most of the backlash we get is from our own community, which is unfortunate. I don’t really care if my edges aren’t smooth."