Simone Biles has addressed inquiries from fans who questioned her presence at the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Biles, accompanied by her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, attended the event, which was described as one of the most significant pop culture weddings in recent US history.
Biles shared photos from the ceremony on her Instagram story, wearing a burgundy gown by DO LONG. However, some social media users questioned her connection to Swift, with one commenter asking on Biles's post, "When has Simone Biles and Taylor Swift even spoken to each other?"
In response to the online speculation, Biles wrote, "remember this, I only show y'all what I want y'all to know." Supporters of Biles highlighted instances of public mutual admiration between the two athletes.
This past year, Biles incorporated Swift's song "Ready for It" into her floor routine during the US Olympic Gymnastic Trials. The performance garnered a reaction from Swift on X, who commented, "Watched this so many times and still unready. She's ready for it tho'."
Furthermore, Swift expressed support for Biles in 2021 following the gymnast's return to Olympic competition. Swift narrated a video for NBC's coverage of the Games, referring to Biles as an American "hero" and discussing the weight of public expectation. Swift's narration included the lines, "What do we want from our heroes? What do we expect from them? What do we need from them? What happens when they surprise us? ... But don't you see? It still is. She is perfectly human. And that's what makes it so easy to call her a hero."
Following the video, Biles responded online, stating, "I’m crying. how special. I love you @taylorswift13." Swift replied, "I cried watching YOU. I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years, but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience. We all learned from you. Thank you."