Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, recently admitted that when he first started dating the four-time Olympic Gold Medalist and record-smashing gymnast, he had never actually heard of her. Owens, 28, and Biles, 26, sat down for an interview on The Pivot podcast, and they reflected on how they first met and the surprising revelation that Owens made about not knowing who she was initially.
Owens explained that he didn’t become aware of Biles until she popped up on the dating app Raya back in 2020. He admitted that he had never really paid attention to gymnastics before, so her appearance piqued his curiosity. Owens revealed that his concentration on football made him miss Biles’ impressive performance at the Olympics.
However, once they connected on Raya, things took off quickly. Biles messaged Owens, and they hung out four days later. Owens agreed jokingly when asked if he was the “catch” in their relationship, but admitted that Biles really booked him. The first real moment Owens realized how famous Biles is occurred when they were out and about together, going to get some ice cream, and everyone was starstruck by her.
Owens proposed to Biles on Valentine’s Day. After marrying in a private city hall ceremony in Texas in April, they tied the knot for a second time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in May.
In the months since their wedding, Biles has frequently been seen giving her husband a supportive kiss before his games. The couple exchanged their vows before an audience of 144 guests, including their wedding party of eight bridesmaids and seven groomsmen.
The story of Jonathan Owens’ surprising admission about not knowing Simone Biles when they first started dating is a captivating and amusing revelation. The fact that the couple got to know each other despite their initial differences in the knowledge of each other’s fields is heartwarming and adds depth to their love story. The subsequent marriage of the two highly accomplished athletes, and the public displays of affection between the two, has thrilled fans and admirers, showing that love knows no bounds, transcending fame and fortune.
