Three years into their marriage and Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are still that couple — the one stealing kisses on NFL sidelines, twinning in matching outfits, and making the internet collectively swoon with every post. As the Olympic gymnastics legend and the Chicago Bears safety mark their third wedding anniversary on April 22, we're taking a look back at the love story that started with a swipe and grew into one of sports' most celebrated partnerships.
How it all started
Biles made the first move — sort of. The seven-time national champion spotted Owens on the celebrity dating app Raya in early 2020, noticed he was based in the Houston area, and decided to say hello. "He would say I slid into his DMs," she told the Wall Street Journal with a laugh. A week or two later, they met up in person. What followed was a romance that unfolded quietly during the height of the pandemic — and perhaps that timing was a gift.
"It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off, and she couldn't do anything. 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."
— Jonathan Owens, speaking to Today
With their packed athletic schedules suddenly on pause, the two had something rare: time. No competitions, no training camps — just two people getting to know each other properly. That foundation clearly stuck.
The proposal
On February 15, 2022 — Valentine's Day — Owens got down on one knee in a gazebo in Houston, Texas, and Biles said yes before he could even finish the question. She called it "THE EASIEST YES" in her Instagram announcement, gushing that Owens was "everything I dreamed of and more." Owens revealed he proposed knowing full well his bride-to-be "had no clue what was coming."
Two ceremonies, one forever
The couple made it official twice — first in an intimate courthouse ceremony in Texas on April 22, 2023, and then in style at a dreamy destination celebration in Cabo San Lucas on May 4, 2023, with 144 guests. The first was all heart; the second was all glamour. Following the Cabo wedding, the two kicked back poolside — the newly official Mr. and Mrs. Owens toasting with a simple "Cheers, husband."
Their greatest hits
Always each other's biggest fans
One of the most endearing threads running through Biles and Owens' relationship is the way they genuinely show up for each other's careers. Biles has been spotted sideline-kissing her husband before Bears games, cheering from the stands in Green Bay, and wearing White Sox gear alongside him on the field. Owens, meanwhile, was front row when Biles secured her seventh national title — and couldn't contain his awe.
"Just sounds so surreal being able to say my wife is the best to EVER do it, how did I get so lucky. I love you so much."
— Jonathan Owens on Instagram, after Biles qualified for her third Olympics
He was also there when Biles took on Paris in 2024 — and the image of him proudly wearing one of her Olympic medals became one of the most shared photos of the entire Games.
Their matching era
If there's one thing this couple loves almost as much as each other, it's a coordinated outfit. From matching navy holiday pajamas to lavender Derby ensembles, purple date-night looks, and even Versace robes — Biles and Owens have turned couple dressing into an art form. "Guess who picked the outfits?" Biles joked in one of her Instagram posts. The answer, clearly, is always Simone.
Three years in
As Biles and Owens ring in their third anniversary, what stands out most isn't the glittery events or the viral photos — it's the consistency. The sideline kisses before every game. The birthday tributes. The safari honeymooners who are still sneaking in poolside selfies years later. In a world where celebrity relationships rarely survive the spotlight, these two seem to be getting better with time.
Here's to many more years of matching outfits, good-luck kisses, and gold medals. Happy anniversary, Simone and Jonathan.
Their love timeline
- March 2020
Met on Raya during the pandemic and began dating — spending rare downtime truly getting to know each other. - February 2022
Owens proposed in a Houston gazebo on Valentine's Day. Biles called it "THE EASIEST YES." - April 22, 2023
Intimate courthouse ceremony in Texas — officially husband and wife. - May 4, 2023
Lavish celebration in Cabo San Lucas with 144 guests, followed by a South Africa honeymoon safari. - Summer 2024
Owens cheers Biles to Olympic gold in Paris — the medal photo goes viral worldwide. - May 2025
The couple makes their Met Gala debut as a duo, stunning in coordinated designer looks. - April 22, 2026
Three years married — and still the internet's favorite couple.
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