

“If not for my parents and adoption, I wouldn’t be here today.” That line from Simone Biles last year during the Paris Olympics doesn’t just echo through interviews; it defines the core of her journey. She soared once again at the Paris Olympics, clinching three gold medals in team all-around, individual all-around, and vault, and a silver on the floor. But beyond the medals lies something deeper: the unbreakable bond with her parents, especially her father, Ronald Biles. He’s been there from the start — not just as a parent, but as her calm in every storm, from gymnastics to real life.
And last year, life took a very real turn into dust, tiles, closet plans, and chaos as Simone and her husband began building their dream Texas home. When things did get messy? She didn’t call a contractor. She called Dad. It was supposed to be a 30-minute check-in. Simone Biles thought she’d swing by the construction site, take a look at the progress, and be out before lunch. Instead, “Yesterday I was here from 11am–5pm…..🥴,” she confessed on Instagram last year, the emoji doing little to mask her overwhelmed tone. “I thought it was going to be a 30-minute thing bc I had no clue what I was walking into.”
The walls weren’t just unfinished; they were practically covered in tile samples and closet dilemmas. Her dream lakefront home in Texas, which she began building with husband Jonathan Owens in 2023, had turned into a maze of decisions, dust, and design panic. The geometric floors she’d once proudly shared, the stunning marble countertops she’d envisioned, all suddenly felt like a little too much.
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And in that moment? She didn’t call a designer. She called Dad. “Called my dad for backup yesterday bc I panicked!” she admitted candidly. Ronald Biles, her steady hand through every twist and vault in life, showed up again, but this time with blueprints, patience, and probably a toolbox. “But I’ve made so much progress & I’m so proud of myself,” she added later

Jonathan’s role? “Jonathan will deal with the end result oops……..I hope I did it decently & thought of all the things.” Simone may have taken the reins mid-chaos, but the final verdict on tile grout and lighting fixtures? That was her husband’s cross to bear. The couple, who tied the knot in April 2023, haven’t moved in just yet. For now, they’re living in a nearby 4,000-square-foot home Simone bought in 2020 — a cozy “temporary” retreat while their HGTV-style dream unfolds.
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Simone Biles' secret weapon: Is her dad the real MVP behind her Olympic triumphs?
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Jonathan Owens has been actively involved with Simone Biles in the Mansion renovation
We don’t know the specific nuts and bolts of Jonathan Owens’ contributions, but one thing is clear: he’s been right there beside Simone Biles through every dusty, chaotic, decision-filled moment of building their dream mansion. As Biles herself once said when things got overwhelming: “Jonathan will deal with the end result, oops…” That playful confession says it all. Whether it’s weighing in on design choices or simply being a sounding board when the backsplash debates get real, Owens has been in it for the long haul.
And this home? It’s not just a house; it’s a masterpiece. Sitting on a serene lakefront plot in Texas, the property already boasts an in-ground pool overlooking the water, a sleek three-car garage in the works, and clean architectural lines throughout. The kitchen pops with striking black-and-white marble counters and a matching backsplash, softened by crisp white cabinetry. The laundry room? Not one, but at least four machines, also backed by chic monochrome tiles.
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Inside, there are sliding glass doors that frame water views, hardwood geometric floors, and a walk-in closet with built-ins that would make any organizer swoon.
Does this correlate with your vision of your dream home, too? Tell us in the comments.
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"Simone Biles' secret weapon: Is her dad the real MVP behind her Olympic triumphs?"