When the Kentucky Derby rolls around, it’s not just about the horses—it’s a full-blown celebrity parade. The 2025 edition was no different, and at the heart of the glam was Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens. On May 2, just the night before the race, the couple attended the iconic Barnstable-Brown Derby Eve Gala, and let’s just say, they lit up the event. From red carpet interviews to intimate couple moments, Simone and Jonathan were everywhere—serving looks, stealing hearts, and soaking up the Derby magic.

Simone looked every bit the showstopper in a strapless, cream-colored satin dress with a structured bodice that hugged her just right. She finished the look with a bold black fascinator hat and a chunky statement bracelet, giving the crowd classic Derby glam with a twist. Jonathan wasn’t just arm candy—he brought serious style in an olive-green tailored suit, paired with a black crew-neck shirt, a gold chain, and a watch.

His neatly braided hair and well-groomed beard completed the look. The pair looked relaxed, polished, and completely in sync—one of the night’s best-dressed duos. Simone Biles shared it all in a photo dump on Instagram—and it was everything. The first photo showed Simone and Jonathan posing indoors, his arm wrapped around her waist, while they both smiled warmly at the camera.

In another, Simone was captured on the red carpet in the middle of a media interview, still holding Jonathan’s hand, even though only his hand was visible in the frame. The final pic? A Derby classic—a life-sized, decorative horse statue draped in a garland of red roses, paying tribute to the event’s iconic “Run for the Roses” theme. She captioned the post simply: “Barnstable-Brown Gala.”

Fans flooded the comments, but one in particular stood out—track and field legend Sha’Carri Richardson. She wasn’t at the gala, but she was keeping an eye on it all. She dropped a double heart-eyes emoji, “😍😍😍,” under Simone’s post, totally fangirling. And honestly? Same. Whether it was the fashion, the romance, or the tradition, Simone brought it all—and proved once again that when she enters a room (or a racetrack), everyone notices. The best part? Sha’Carri and Simone have been showing love and support for each other time and again.

Simone Biles celebrates Sha’Carri Richardson’s resilience

When one GOAT salutes another, you know it’s a moment. In 2023, Simone Biles didn’t crown her legendary return as her top sports moment—nope, she gave that spotlight to Sha’Carri Richardson. After everything Sha’Carri’s been through—suspensions, scrutiny, and straight-up setbacks—she came back blazing to win the 100m at the World Championships.

Simone was floored. “She’s just so resilient. And she keeps pushing forward. She never gave up. She showed up, and she showed out,” Biles said in a video from World Athletics. That wasn’t just a compliment. That was a queen hyping up another queen to own her moment. That bond? It was all about sisterhood, solidarity, and straight-up support. These two weren’t just Olympic-bound icons—they were each other’s biggest fans.

And back then, they were both part of the 2025 Met Gala host committee, repping Black excellence in style and soul. The theme that year, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” was right in their lane. Sha’Carri Richardson put it best: “Our style isn’t just what we wear — it’s how we move, how we own our space, how we tell our story without saying a word.”

And honestly, both of them have been telling stories just by showing up as their powerful, unapologetic selves. So, whether it’s gold medals or Met Gala carpets, Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson are making it clear—they’re here, they’re fierce, and they’re not dimming for anyone. Their connection is more than hype; it’s about showing up for each other through the highs, the lows, and the historic comebacks.