Simone Biles and Husband Jonathan Owens Dine Out After Bears-Packers Game

Simone Biles enjoyed a dinner outing with her husband, Jonathan Owens, after receiving criticism for wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket to his Chicago Bears game on Saturday.

Post-game, Owens and his teammates celebrated their preseason victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field in Chicago. The festivities continued at Maple & Ash, a popular dining spot, where the Olympic gymnast and the NFL player shared a meal with friends and family.

Biles took to social media, sharing a picture of the couple where she proudly held up a menu that humorously read: “OLYMPIC F*@KING CHAMPION.” The evening was clearly a cheerful and celebratory one for the couple.

Later, another snapshot showed Biles and Owens raising their glasses in a toast, joined by others at their table. They celebrated their recent achievements together, reflecting their mutual support and shared moments of triumph.

However, earlier in the day, Biles, at 27 years old, faced backlash for wearing a jacket adorned with Green Bay Packers insignia. This jacket featured black-and-white action shots of 29-year-old Owens from his time with the Packers last season and prominently displayed a Packers logo on the shoulder.

The timing of her attire was particularly contentious because Owens’ new team, the Chicago Bears, are direct rivals of the Packers. This did not sit well with some NFL fans, leading to several online criticisms.

One fan tweeted, “It’s ridiculously unaware of your surroundings and insulting to her husband.” Another fan was more direct, stating, “With all due respect, Simone Biles gotta throw that jacket in the trash ASAP. How did she get in with that?”

Even sports reporter Chase Daniel chimed in, noting that while Biles was “obviously supporting her husband,” it’s “still one of the oldest rivalries in all of football.”

Throughout the online criticism, Biles has remained silent and has not responded publicly. Meanwhile, during Owens’ preseason game, Biles was also seen sporting a protective boot due to a calf injury she sustained last month during the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifying warmups.

Despite her injury, Biles went on to dominate the Olympic Games, securing three gold medals and one silver medal. These successes solidified her status as the most decorated gymnast of all time.

In August, she concluded her time at the Paris Olympics with a remarkable performance. However, in a candid TikTok video earlier this month, Biles admitted to feeling exceedingly fatigued by the end of the games. “I am really tired,” she said. “I feel like my body is slowly starting to shut down, like, it’s ready to be done.”

Despite the challenges and the criticism she faced, Biles continues to shine both in her athletic career and personal life, showcasing resilience and the spirit of a true champion.