Simone Biles and Taylor Swift share a connection through the NFL. Both are WAGs—"wives and girlfriends" of high-profile athletes. However, the 27-year-old gymnast isn’t particularly eager to "bond" with the pop star. Biles is married to Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens while Taylor Swift is dating Kansas City Chiefs thigh end Travis Kelce.
Biles, who is married to Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, was recently asked if she had a chance to connect with Swift during the NFL season. “No, I’m currently on tour, so unfortunately not,” she replied, referencing her Gold Over America Tour during an interview with Access Hollywood at the premiere of her Netflix documentary *Simone Biles Rising: Part 2* on Thursday.
“I’ve missed a lot of games. But as soon as we finish tour, then yes. But you usually don’t bond with opponents,” Biles noted, referring to Swift, who is dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Despite her playful remark, the 11-time Olympic medalist has no hard feelings toward the pop icon and has publicly shared her admiration as a “Swiftie.”
Biles-Taylor bond
During the 2024 Olympic trials, Biles performed her floor routine to Swift's 2017 track “Ready For It?”, earning praise from the singer. “Watched this so many times and still unready. She’s ready for it tho,” the *Blank Space* artist tweeted in response to Biles’ choreography.
In 2021, Swift appeared in a promotional video for the Olympic Games, supporting Biles as she returned to the Tokyo Games after taking time off for mental health reasons. “Throughout the last week, her voice has been as significant as her talents,” Swift remarked at the time in an NBC ad. “Her honesty as beautiful as the perfection that had long been her signature. But don’t you see? It still is. She is perfectly human. And that’s what makes it so easy to call her a hero.”
Who is Simon Biles?
Simone Biles is an American artistic gymnast widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, she began her gymnastics career at a young age and quickly rose to prominence.
Career Highlights
Olympic Achievements: Biles has won a total of 11 Olympic medals, including four gold medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. She is a two-time gold medalist in the individual all-around (2016, 2024) and has also achieved success in vault and floor exercises.
World Championships: She holds an unprecedented 30 World Championship medals, with 23 being gold, making her the most decorated gymnast in history. Biles has won six individual all-around titles and multiple medals across various events.
Innovative Skills: Known for her exceptional skills and difficulty level, she has introduced several moves in gymnastics, including the "Biles," a double layout with a half twist.
Notable Events
At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Biles faced mental health challenges that led her to withdraw from several competitions but still contributed to her team's silver medal win.
In preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, she continued to dominate national competitions, winning her ninth all-around title at the U.S. Championships.
