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Simone Biles’ Mother Has One Word for Her Dreamy Pictures With Jonathan Owens

Published 03/11/2024, 4:15 PM EDT

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Witnessing Simone Biles perform on the global stage is to behold the pinnacle of dedication and talent. Yet, amid the breathtaking flips and twists, there lies a quieter yet equally profound demonstration of support—the unwavering presence of her parents, Nellie and Ronald Biles. Despite not being her biological parents, their boundless love and encouragement for Simone are unmistakable.

Recently, as Simone Biles embarked on a well-deserved holiday with her husband Jonathan Owens, it felt like a belated honeymoon, a chance to savor the bliss they missed out on last year due to work commitments. While miles may separate Simone from her mother, their bond remains unbreakable, with her mother’s unwavering support visible even from afar.

The touching words from her mom melted hearts!

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Two days ago, Simone Biles shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, featuring a series of captivating images. In one, she and her husband Jonathan Owens embraced each other. Another showcased their elegance as they posed alongside the horse, with Simone stunning in a black gown that added an extra sparkle to the scene.

 

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The third image captured them atop the horse, their love radiating through each frame. Despite the simplicity of the caption, “in good company,” the comment that stole hearts came from Simone’s mother, expressing her maternal pride with a simple yet powerful “beautiful.” Simone Biles owes much of who she is today to her parents.

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Introduced to gymnastics at the young age of six by Ronald and Nellie, they not only fostered her passion but also owned the renowned World Champions Centre, where Simone honed her skills. However, amidst Simone’s incredible achievements and the legacy of her family’s gymnastics centre, questions arise about her adoption and her biological parents.

Unveiling Simone Biles’ heart-wrenching past

Simone Biles, faced early hardships due to her biological mother’s struggles with substance abuse, leading to her frequent incarceration. In 2017, Simone shared on Dancing With the Stars that her maternal grandfather, Ronald, and his wife, Nellie, stepped in to provide the loving care she needed. At just three years old, Simone entered foster care, but she cherished the visits to her grandparents, finding solace and joy in their presence.

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Eventually, her grandfather made a heartfelt gesture, inviting her to call them “Mom and Dad,” a moment that marked the beginning of a profound bond that would shape Simone’s life. To Simone, Ronald and Nellie are not just her grandparents but the loving figures who rescued her and showed her the meaning of unconditional love and kindness.

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Maleehah Shakeel

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Maleehah Shakeel is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports who covers equestrian sports, rodeo, bull riding, and Gymnastics. Maleehah’s stories revolve around various brand endorsement deals of athletes like Jessica Springsteen, Jennifer Gates, and Olivia Dunne. She has written in depth about the brand collaboration between Jessica Springsteen and Tommy Hilfiger.
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Sampurna Pal