Who Is Simone Biles' Husband? All About Jonathan Owens (2024)

Simone Biles is enjoying married life.

The Olympic gold medalist and Jonathan Owens wed on April 22, 2023, at a courthouse in Houston. A few weeks later, they threw an extravagant second wedding in Mexico.

Ever since their romance began in March 2020, Owens has been Biles' biggest supporter — especially following her decision to withdraw from several events at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

In October 2023, Biles talked with Today hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb about how her perspective on the sport has changed since overcoming mental health issues and getting married.

"Gymnastics is just something I get to come in and have the privilege of doing,” she shared. "I don’t feel like it’s the end all be all anymore, as before I kind of felt like that. I get to go home to my husband, to my dogs, to my house and all of the things. So it feels really good.”

So, who is Simone Biles' husband? Here's everything to know about Jonathan Owens and his relationship with the fellow athlete.

He's from St. Louis, Missouri

According to his Instagram bio, Owens is "just a kid from St. Louis."

While in Missouri, he attended the Christian Brothers College High School, where he played high school football. After graduating, he played at the college level while attending Missouri Western State University and earned the title of Male Student-Athlete of the Year during his final season.

He went on to sign with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent after the NFL Draft in 2018. Unfortunately, he injured his knee during a practice drill before his rookie season even began.

"I'm just lying on the ground crying because I don't even know how that works. I'm thinking, I came all the way here and got hurt," he told News-Press Now in July 2019. After initially placing Owens on injured reserve — which secured his spot on the team while he was hurt — he was eventually waived in August 2019.

He currently plays for the Chicago Bears

In March 2024, Owens signed a two-year free-agent contract with the Chicago Bears. This was after he spent a season with the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans before that.

"Appreciate it @packers for the opportunity. And Packer nation for welcoming me and my wife with open arms, will never forget my time in GB,” Owens wrote on Twitter following the announcement.

Biles is a regular fixture at her husband's NFL games. After the 2020 Olympic Games were pushed back a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she told PEOPLE that getting to support Owens in person was one of the upsides of the postponement.

In September 2022, Biles showed up for Owens' team by appearing in a celebrity-filled video ahead of the 2022-23 football season. In the clip, Biles flips through the gym in a Houston Texans jersey, representing her home state and Owens.

He and Biles met on a dating app

Biles and Owens first met on the dating app Raya in 2020, and the gymnast made the first move.

"He would say I slid into his DMs," Biles told WSJ. Magazine in July 2021. "I saw him, and I was like, 'Oh, he's pretty cute,' 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."

Their relationship grew slowly, until Biles' sister decided to move things along by inviting Owens to join them on their trip to a lake house. After that, the two started spending more time together, and the pandemic gave them the opportunity to really get to know each other.

"It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off and she couldn't do anything," Owens told Texas Monthly in June 2021. "So we used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger. Now I'm so thankful."

He had no idea who Biles was at the beginning of their romance

Despite Biles' success — she's the most decorated American gymnast of all time — Owens admits he didn't immediately recognize her when they first connected.

"I didn't know who she was," he told Texas Monthly. "I just hadn't heard of her, and when I told her that, that's one of the things she liked."

During an episode of Biles' docuseries, Simone vs Herself, Owens said that one of the things he was most impressed by was Biles' commitment to her craft.

"Her work ethic was the first thing that caught my eye. I'd never watch gymnastics before, when I first met I honestly didn't know who she was ... The coolest thing for me is that I get to witness someone who is literally at the pinnacle of their sport, it's motivating just to see that and the impact that she has on people," he said.

He's a family man

Family is super important to the NFL star. His Instagram is filled with photos and videos of his mother, sister and other family members.

In a since-deleted Instagram post, Owens credited his sister for forcing him to play football.

"Happy birthday sis! Who knows where I'd be if you didn't force me to start playing football," he captioned. "It's crazy how close we are even though we 11 years apart, Imma keep making you proud! Love you sis."

In another post, Owens shared a photo of his mother, calling her his "biggest fan and supporter." He went on to thank his mother for everything she has taught him.

He and Biles constantly support each other

Despite their different sports, Biles and Owens have a lot in common when it comes to navigating their careers as professional athletes. Luckily, as Biles told PEOPLE in 2021, the pair can always count on each other for support.

"Oh, he's always so supportive," she shared of Owens. "Even if I wake up in the morning and I'm like, 'I'm tired, do I have to go,' jokingly, he's like 'Don't say that! You can do it, this is your dream!'"

Owens told Texas Monthly that Biles is equally supportive and that the couple constantly motivates each other.

"She'll be telling me, 'Don't be a baby, you're all right.' We're both super competitive," he shared, adding that Biles' work ethic inspires his own. "When I see her getting up and going to practice every morning, it motivates me even more. It's a great feeling when the person you're in a relationship with understands what you're going through."

When Biles became the youngest person to ever receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2022, Owens was right there with her to cheer the athlete on.

"Words can't explain how proud I am of you," he wrote on Instagram. "This has been such a surreal experience to watch you receive your Presidential Medal of Freedom, and be the youngest to ever receive one at that!"

In August 2023, Owens showed his support for Biles after she competed at the U.S. Classics, her first time competing since she appeared in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

“So damn proud of you baby ❤️❤️❤️,” he wrote in the comments of her Instagram post. “Makes my day seeing you so happy and back doing what you love, and having FUN!!! I love you so much 🤞🏽.”

Owens was also there to cheer Biles on when she finished in first place at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team trials, securing her spot in Paris. Video shared by NBC Sports on X (formerly Twitter) showed Owens jumping to his feet to cheer for her during her routine.

He is Biles' "favorite person"

On Owens' 26th birthday in 2021, Biles took to Instagram to celebrate her man, calling him her "favorite person."

Biles also thanked Owens for keeping her "sane during the craziest times," before mentioning how lucky she was to have him in her life.

"Not sure how I got so lucky & what I'd do without you! But I hope you have the best day ever. Not too much fun without me tho hahaha. Forever yours, S," she wrote.

He and Biles got married in April 2023

On April 22, 2023, Owens and Biles exchanged vows during an intimate courthouse ceremony.

"My person, forever ❤️💍," the NFL player captioned a series of wedding images on Instagram. In the comments, Biles wrote: "i love you husband."

The Olympic gymnast dazzled in a halter-style wedding dress with tiered tulle, while Owens donned a tan suit.

The next day, Biles revealed on her Instagram Story that the pair would have another wedding in a "couple of weeks."

"We had to get married 'legally' here in the U.S. since our wedding will be a destination wedding," she wrote in a response to a fan asking if another wedding is planned.

He and Biles had a second wedding in May 2023

On May 6, 2023, Biles and Owens got married again during a ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The Olympic gymnast wore four different dresses for her special day while Owens was photographed in a tan-colored suit and bowtie.

The event, which was held at the Umi Terrace of the Nobu Los Cabos, was attended by 144 guests and featured lush florals as well as champagne, gold and white décor.

In an interview with Vogue, Biles admitted "my heart was beating out of my chest" when preparing to walk down the aisle. "I've never been so nervous before in my life," she recalled.

"Seeing Jonathan at the altar was a dream," she added. "Our guests were cheering for everyone. I was shocked by the love in the air. The ceremony was so beautiful and dreamy."

Biles calls him her "soulmate"

To celebrate Owens' 28th birthday in 2023, the gymnast had another sweet term for her husband: her "soulmate."

"happy birthday to my soulmate 🤍🎂 I can’t wait to see what this year has to offer you, you deserve it all & more! cheers to you husband!"

He has a tattoo in honor of Biles

In July 2024, just weeks before the Paris Olympics, Owens got a cursive "S" tattooed on his ring finger in honor of Biles.