Why Simone Biles’ Husband Endorses ‘Mr Biles’ Title

Simone Biles‘ husband, Jonathan Owens, is embracing letting his wife’s famous name take center stage despite having a thriving football career of his own.

The gymnast married her husband in 2023, and months later, Owens found himself embroiled in online controversy following comments he made concerning his wife and her international popularity. 

Still, the noise did not change the decorated athlete’s feelings toward her spouse, even as she navigated her own thriving career.  

Simone Biles Husband, Jonathan Owens, Reacts To Being Called ‘Mr. Biles’

Years after the saga played out on the internet, Owens spoke about being called “Mr. Biles,” saying he had no problem with it.

“I take it as respect; you see who my wife is. Says a lot about me as well,” he disclosed. “Like, my confidence, and who I am as a person that she chose to be with me. It’s respect, because as a man in this field, [one of the] things they judge you on is who your significant other is. That says a lot about your confidence.” 

The NFL player received a lot of backlash in 2023 when he disclosed during a podcast appearance that he did not know who his wife was before meeting her.

This caused fans to question how, since Biles is one of the biggest gymnasts in the world. He then went on to refer to men as the prize. 

“I didn’t have my notifications on, and Simone was like, ‘Have you been on your Instagram?’” Owens recalled to The Athletic. “That was my first time of really, really being in the public eye and people trying to hate on you — ‘Oh, you’re Mr. Biles!’ — and stuff like that.”

The athlete said it was a tough time for him, especially since he is a quiet, private person. “It almost makes you a shell of yourself, at first, because of all the criticism,” he said.

Luckily, his wife supported him and urged him to take it as nothing but noise. “You take the good with the bad, and at the end of the day, I’m living my dream,” Owens declared. 

Simone Biles Instinct Told Her Jonathan Owens Was Forever After Their First Date

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Her unwavering support is unsurprising, as the Olympic champion felt an instant connection with Owens from the start. 

Almost a year ago, she touched on how she felt something she could not explain after her first date with the footballer, something beyond butterflies and excitement.

“I don’t know the term for it, but as soon as I met Jonathan, I remember coming home and telling my friends because they were at my house getting ready with me for that little date,” she recalled. “I came back, and I was like, ‘Oh, I think I’m going to marry him.’” 

The Blast reported that, having had only one previous relationship, Biles was caught off guard by the declaration because it was not in her nature. Little did she know it would manifest.

Simone Biles Shared Motherhood Plans With Jonathan Owens 

Biles has stayed open about her relationship, from knowing he was the one to sharing future plans. 

At last year’s Kentucky Derby, she spoke about the possibility of her and Owens’ children becoming sports stars. 

“We are obviously gonna put them in sports in the beginning so they get their bearings and learn, but other than that, we don’t really care what they do as long as they find their passion.”

The Team USA star made it clear there was no pressure to follow in their parents’ footsteps, and if they wanted to be musicians, that was also totally fine.

She also confirmed that she and Jonathan both wanted to be parents, calling it “really exciting,” per The Blast.

Simone Biles Debated  2028 Olympics While Prioritizing Her Mental Health 

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Away from her love life, Biles continues to face questions about whether she would be adding another title to the long list. 

After Biles announced she would be taking a break from competing,  supporters wondered whether she would participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. 

Previously, the 29-year-old said she would be present in some capacity. However, she later offered more insight into her thought process, saying it was a time crunch and she had to decide quickly. 

Nevertheless, the sports icon confessed that her mental health was a huge hurdle that had to be overcome, as she had coaches who could whip her into shape physically, according to The Blast.

Simone Biles Hinted At Possible Gymnastics Return 

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Four months later, however, Biles caused a stir in the sporting world with a special visit. 

The 29-year-old went to the World Champions Center, owned and operated by her parents, Ron and Nellie Biles. This was where the gymnast had trained for years while becoming the most decorated gymnast in history. 

She shared photos of the gym, including a snapshot of her old locker, which had remained untouched since her pre-Olympics prep.

This caused widespread speculation on whether she was secretly laying the foundation for another competitive run, according to The Blast.