Simone Biles Clears Up Speculation on Taylor Swift Friendship After Wedding Attendance

Simone Biles is pushing back against doubts about her bond with Taylor Swift, following her appearance at the singer's recent wedding to Travis Kelce.

After posting photos from the celebration showing herself and husband Jonathan Owens dressed to the nines, the Olympic gymnast faced questions from followers questioning the nature of their connection. In response to a commenter asking when the two had ever interacted, Biles wrote, "remember this, I only show y'all what I want y'all to know."

The pair's relationship spans nearly a decade, with documented moments of mutual admiration and support.

A Decade of Connection

Their story began in 2016 when Taylor publicly cheered on Simone ahead of her Rio Olympics competition. The following year, the two crossed paths at a party, an encounter Simone shared on social media with the caption, "always a joy watching you perform, nice to finally meet you. •club nomadic•."

When Simone withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 to address an injury, Taylor narrated an NBC tribute video. In the piece, she reflected on the broader implications of the moment: "What do we want from our heroes? What do we expect of them? What do we need from them? What happens when they surprise us? When you have the attention of the world, everything you do takes on a bigger meaning. It can be a heavy burden. It can be a chance to change everything. Throughout the last week, her voice has been as significant as her talents, her honesty as beautiful as the perfection that had long been her signature. But don't you see? It still is. She's perfectly human. And that's what makes it so easy to call her a hero."

Simone's emotional response came swiftly: "I'm crying. how special. I love you @taylorswift13." Taylor replied in kind, writing, "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."

Their exchanges continued into 2024 when Simone performed her floor routine at the Paris Olympics to "Ready for It." Taylor responded on social media, "Watched this so many times and still unready. She's ready for it tho."