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“Makes My Heart Melt”: Simone Biles, Who Once Feared to Go Broke, Finds Her Peace in an Expensive Gift by NFL Husband Jonathan Owens

Published 08/15/2023, 9:20 AM EDT

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The epitome of grace and athleticism, Simone Biles, has risen to Olympic glory and made an enduring impression on the sports world. Beyond her spellbinding routines and gravity-defying flips, there is a tale of resiliency and experience. With her unmatched talent, Biles overcame her fears as a young gymnast and opened her heart to the world. But beneath the praise lies a more common human fear: the fear of going bankrupt.

Despite her success and wealth, Biles isn’t afraid to express her fear. Her journey has been woven with the worry about money, serving as a reminder that even the brightest stars have worries. Her quick ascent from a budding gymnast to an all-around sensation brought fame and fortune, but it also made her aware that success can be as fleeting as a split-second balance on the beam. Yet, even amid her fear, Simone Biles has recently received an opulent gift from NHL husband Jonathan Owens.

Simone Biles receives a flashy gift from Jonathan Owens

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In an Instagram story that captivated her followers, she unveiled two luxurious handbags – a Prada RE-EDITION 2005 LEATHER HANDBAG and a Jacquemus Le Bambino Bag. Alongside the images, she wrote with a touch of endearment, “my husband is the best, he stays spoiling me,” and revealed the heartwarming fact that he chose these bags based on her Twitter likes. Mentioning this, the gymnast stated, “the fact that he saw my twitter likes for this one makes my heart melt.”

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Beyond the glitz of her handbags, Biles’ personal life sparkles with romance. Her marriage to Jonathan Owens, an NFL player, exemplifies the union of two worlds. From their intimate courthouse wedding to their heartfelt ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, their love story is as much about touchdowns as it is about perfect landings. Behind the glittering medals and dazzling routines, Simone Biles also walks a tightrope of financial prudence, unafraid to admit her very human fear of going broke.

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She continues to be a role model for how to manage wealth as she accrues her $17 million wealth through endorsements from major companies like Athleta, United Airlines, Procter & Gamble, and more. Biles openly discusses her private view on money in an interview. She admits, dispelling the idea that success grants immunity to monetary uncertainties, “I have a fear of going broke.”

Read more: VIDEO: “Piece of Sh**”: Simone Biles Once Made an Unsettling Statement on Air, Losing Her Temper Post Performance

 

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Many people who recognize that financial restraint is a potent ally in a volatile world identify with her cautious approach to spending. Economically, in her financial decisions, Biles humorously recounts her attempts at living days without any expenditure. Her fear of financial instability grounds her, reminding us that stars, too, navigate the complexities of life.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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Purva Jain