Simone Biles Stands Up for Husband Jonathan Owens After Critics React to Photo
Olympic star Simone Biles is once again defending her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, after he shared a photo on Instagram of himself wearing her gold medal. Owens posted the picture with a proud message about Biles’ achievements.
Some fans were upset, arguing that Owens shouldn’t wear the medal. In response, Biles clarified that she had previously put her medal on family members and took photos with them. She told critics to leave them alone, expressing frustration with the negative comments.
The controversy stirred further when a TikTok creator initially criticized Owens but later retracted, acknowledging that Biles had given him permission to wear the medal. Owens had previously faced criticism for not knowing who Biles was when they first met, but he has also received praise for his support of her Olympic journey.
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