Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ Touchdown Romance: Fashion, PDA, and a Whole Lot of Public Debate

She’s balancing gold medals, marriage, and game-day glamour — and once again, Simone Biles is proving she can dominate any arena she enters.

The 27-year-old gymnastics legend recently turned heads at Chicago’s Soldier Field while cheering on her husband, Jonathan Owens, during the Chicago Bears’ 26–14 victory over the New Orleans Saints on October 19. But this time, it wasn’t just her look that made headlines — it was the couple’s postgame affection that set social media ablaze.

According to People, Biles arrived at the stadium in a custom navy miniskirt embroidered with Owens’ number 36, paired with a fitted white long-sleeve top, knee-high boots, and a chic mini purse stamped “Owens” in bold navy lettering. She completed the ensemble with silver jewelry that added just the right amount of sparkle — a perfect mix of fan pride and designer flair.

But the viral moment came after the game. In a series of photos and videos posted to Instagram, Biles shared glimpses of her night out — ending with a clip that caught Owens pulling his wife close, briefly adjusting her skirt, and sealing the reunion with a kiss. Biles captioned it cheekily: “Trust me, I know ball.” Owens replied in the comments, “And that’s facts.”

The affectionate moment immediately split public opinion. While many followers celebrated the couple’s chemistry, others criticized the public display as “too much.” One comment that went viral read, “Why would he do that on camera? Doesn’t seem respectful to her.” Another echoed, “Every athlete’s partner doesn’t need to be on the sidelines doing all that — it’s extra.”

Still, not everyone agreed. Supporters on Facebook defended the couple, calling the interaction genuine and playful. One fan wrote, “This man can’t do nothing right. Now embracing his wife is a problem? Let them live.”

The scrutiny surrounding Owens isn’t new. As USA Today and NBC Sports reported, the couple — who tied the knot in April 2023 with two weddings, one in Houston and another in Cabo San Lucas — have been under a constant spotlight since his controversial comments on The Pivot Podcast last year. During that interview, Owens referred to himself as “the prize” in their relationship, even admitting he didn’t initially know who Biles was when they matched on the celebrity dating app Raya in 2020.

While Biles brushed off the chatter at the time, many fans felt Owens’ tone suggested arrogance or opportunism. The backlash intensified when he was photographed wearing one of Biles’ Olympic gold medals, an image that some critics viewed as symbolic of the dynamic they questioned.

However, Owens seems to have learned from that early misstep. In August 2024, ESPN reported that the Chicago Bears safety gave an emotional locker-room speech during training camp, praising Biles as “the most decorated American gymnast in history.” He even joked about losing a rope-climbing contest to her, telling teammates, “I told her to stay in her lane, but she’s clearly better at mine too.”

Their partnership has also sparked conversations about finances and gender roles. Earlier this year, The Guardian noted that some fans questioned why Biles — whose estimated net worth ranges between $20 million and $25 million, according to Forbes — bought herself an Hermès Birkin bag valued at up to $225,000 while Owens simply provided “emotional support.” For critics, it was another example of online overreach into a couple’s private life.

Despite the endless commentary, Biles and Owens appear unfazed. Sources close to the couple told People that they’re “thriving privately” and that Biles finds joy in her husband’s career as much as her own. “They’re incredibly supportive of each other’s goals,” one insider said. “Simone is proud of how Jonathan handles the noise — they laugh about it more than they stress.”

Biles herself seems focused on keeping her priorities clear. After her historic return to gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she earned more medals to cement her GOAT status, she told CNN that her personal life and marriage have grounded her in ways competition never could:

“I’ve learned to balance joy and performance. The world sees medals; I see growth and peace.”

And that, perhaps, explains why the internet can’t look away — because beyond the PDA and the fashion, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are redefining what modern athletic love looks like: competitive, imperfect, public, but profoundly human.

From gym floors to football fields, and from world stages to Instagram feeds, the couple continues to prove that no matter the critics, they’re playing their own game — and winning at it together.