Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens got married in April 2023
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March 2020: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens officially meet
Despite Biles and Owensâ close encounter during the Texans game in 2019, the two officially met via the dating app Raya in March 2020 â and it was Biles who made the first move.
âHe would say I slid into his DMs,â the gymnast told the Wall Street Journal. âI saw him and I was like, âOh, heâs pretty cute,â so I said hi ⊠and then I saw that he was in the Houston area, so we started chatting a little bit, and then we went to hang out a week or two later.â
Although both are well-known athletes, Owens wasnât familiar with Biles at first. âI didnât know who she was,â he told Texas Monthly in June 2021. âI just hadnât heard of her, and when I told her that, thatâs one of the things she liked.â
April 2020: Jonathan Owens falls for Simone Biles
During a February 2022 interview with Today, Owens reflected on the exact moment he began to fall for Biles, saying, â[It was] probably about a month in, when we were really kind of hanging out every weekend.â
He added, âWe just kind of started hanging out more and more and you start to want to see a person⊠I started to want to see her more.â Owens didnât fail to note, âMy dog really loved her.â
August 2020: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens go Instagram official
Biles made her relationship with Owens official when she posted two sweet photos with him on her Instagram. The loved-up snaps showed the pair cozied up with each other, while the football player gave her a sweet kiss. âItâs just us,â Biles captioned the post.
One month later, Owens posted two pictures with Biles on his Instagram, writing, âNow you rockin with a real one đ€â
November 2020: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens share a kiss on Instagram
Biles posted two PDA-filled photos on Instagram in November 2020. The first image showed the gymnast sitting on the NFL starâs lap while they shared a kiss, followed by a second photo of the two smiling for the camera. âGood food better companyđ„°,â Biles wrote alongside the images.
December 2020: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens spend the holidays together
Biles and Owens spent their first Christmas together in December 2020 and sported twinning âfits while doing so. âAlways good to spend Christmas with the fam,â Owens wrote alongside a carousel of images on Instagram. âHappy holidays to everyone!â
February 2021: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens celebrate Valentineâs Day together
Owens pulled out all the stops when he celebrated his first Valentineâs Day with Biles in February 2021. The Olympian shared a photograph on her Instagram of the elaborate display he crafted for her while the two shared a kiss.
In addition to the giant lit-up letters that spelled âLOVE,â the room was also decorated with coordinating balloons and rose petals spread across the floor. Biles captioned the sweet post, âlucky to be loved by you .â
June 2021: Jonathan Owens watches Simone Biles compete for the first time
Biles secured a seventh national title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, in June 2021, and Owens was there to support her.
Following the championship, Owens posted a message to Biles, writing, âWhat an amazing experience First time getting to watch you compete in person and you didnât disappoint.â
He added, âItâs so cool that i get to watch you do what you love, and be the best at that âŒïž Iâm so proud of you my lil champ đ„°ïž Trials up next and you already know Iâm there!! Love you baby ïžïž.â
July 2021: Simone Biles wishes Jonathan Owens a happy birthday
Biles celebrated Owensâs 26th birthday on July 22 with a sentimental tribute on her Instagram, despite the two being separated as she competed in the Olympics.
âHere in Japan it is already my favorite persons birthday HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY BABE. @jowens_3 I love you so much. Canât wait to celebrate you when I get home!â Biles captioned a series of photos with Owens.
She continued, âThanks for keeping me sane during the craziest times. an ear to vent too, someone to share fun times with and make the best of memories not sure how I got so lucky & what Iâd do without you! But I hope you have the best day ever. Not too much fun without me tho hahaha đ„șđ€đ€ forever yours, S.â
August 2021: Simone Biles visits Jonathan Owens at practice after the Olympics
Shortly after reuniting with her mom and dad in Texas, Biles â who won silver and bronze at the Tokyo Summer Games â spent some quality time with the NFL player.
She joined Owens at his football practice, sharing a smiling snap of the pair together on the field. âMorning with bae,â she wrote alongside another social media post.
February 2022: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens get engaged
Following Valentineâs Day, Biles and Owens announced their engagement on Feb. 15 with a series of romantic Instagram posts showcasing the NFL player down on one knee.
âTHE EASIEST YES,â Biles captioned the slideshow. âI canât wait to spend forever & ever with you, youâre everything I dreamed of and more! letâs get married FIANCĂ đ„șđ„Čđ€ @jowens_3.â
April 2022: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens celebrate Easter together
In April, Biles and Owens spent Easter together, following a âfiery date nightâ the evening before, per the gymnastâs Instagram caption. In the snap, she posed beside her boyfriend as they held each other close.
May 2022: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens plan their wedding
During a tropical vacation, the engaged couple crossed two very important tasks off their wedding planning to-do list.
âOne step closer to becoming Mrs. Owens,â the Olympian captioned a photo of them kissing on Instagram. Biles then teased that the couple had set their wedding date and wedding location as she added checkmarks next to the words âdateâ and âvenue.â
April 22, 2023: Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles get married
The couple tied the knot during an intimate courthouse wedding in Texas.
âI do đ€ officially owens đ€,â Biles captioned a series of photos on Instagram. Owens published a similar post and wrote: âMy person, forever ïž.â
The Olympian dazzled in a halter-style wedding dress with tiered tulle, while Owens looked handsome in a tan suit.
August 11, 2023: Simone Biles attends Jonathan Owensâ first preseason game with the Green Bay Packers
Biles supported Owens during his first preseason game with the Packers. She cheered him on from the stands and shared footage of the event on her Instagram Story.
The gymnast included a video of Owens on the field, captioning the clip with âGO 34â and a white heart emoji. She also shared a clip of Owens on the phone, adding the cheeky caption: âWhen he talking to someone during a game but it ainât you WTF.â
December 19, 2023: Jonathan Owens says heâs the âcatchâ in marriage to Simone Biles
During an interview on The Pivot Podcast, Owens claimed he didnât know Biles was a decorated Olympian when they first met. He also told the hosts that heâs the âcatchâ in their relationship.
Owensâ comments sent the Internet into a tailspin, but the football player said he was âunbotheredâ by the backlash. Biles also responded to the frenzy when she tweeted: âAre yâall done yet?â