Whether she’s flipping through the air in front of the world or just vibing on X about her latest craving, one thing about Simone Biles has never changed— her love for pizza. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2016, when she was chatting about her rise to global stardom and dishing out classic advice like ‘never give up’ and ‘don’t forget to have fun,’ or if it’s 2024, with Simone raving about her love for Chicago and throwing out tweets like: “pizza & hotdogs.. F YEAH.” There’s one topping that’s never been benched: pepperoni. Back in 2016, she made it crystal clear: “It doesn’t even matter if I don’t win a self-gold, after every meet I have pizza. Pepperoni pizza.” Not a victory treat. A ritual. A lifestyle. A non-negotiable. And now she is back with an update!
Fast-forward nine years, and even after racking up more medals and breaking more barriers, the queen of the mat still bows to the same slice. Whether she’s winning world titles, taking over the Paris Olympics, or lighting up social media, pepperoni pizza remains her GOAT-level guilty pleasure. Forget diamonds—pepperoni is forever. And how do we know this?
On April 9, Simone Biles did what Simone Biles does best—broke the internet with style, flavor, and just a dash of craving-induced chaos. This time, though, it wasn’t a double-twisting Yurchenko or a gold medal moment. Nope. Rather, it was… a pepperoni pizza. She dropped a photo of a cheesy, perfectly crisped slice to her Instagram story, and the caption? Absolutely relatable. Make a guess, though.
“have not had pizza in SOOOOOO long 😩 which is wild for me to say bc I love it.” Wild indeed, Simone. Because if there’s one thing as consistent as her landings, it’s her love for pizza—pepperoni, specifically. And here’s the kicker: based on her recent social media updates, Simone is currently on vacation, soaking up some well-earned rest after a whirlwind gymnastics season that featured, oh you know, just the Paris Olympics and another chapter of athletic greatness. So, is the 11-time Olympic medalist out there by the beach or poolside somewhere, finally indulging in that long-awaited slice of heaven? We don’t know that for sure! But her love for Pizza is something we can vouch for! Once, Simone was ready to fight with Jimmy Kimmel over the topic of pizza.
When Simone Biles showed up on Jimmy Kimmel Live, fans expected laughs, a few flips down memory lane, and maybe some Olympic gold talk. What they didn’t expect? A full-blown, cheese-fueled showdown over pizza. Jimmy took a jab at a St. Louis staple, Imo’s Pizza, specifically calling out its iconic creamy Provel cheese. That’s when Simone said, “We could fight right now,” calm but deadly. Because for Simone Biles, pizza isn’t just food—it’s passion. It’s a post-meet ritual. It’s personal. And now, she is all into savoring that dish evidently closest to her heart. But what kept her away from it in the last eight months? Only the Paris Olympics? Or was there something more?
From gold to cravings, Simone Biles and the long-awaited reunion with pizza
The Paris Olympics? Oh, we know the story. Simone Biles did what only Simone Biles can do—walk away with three more gold medals, including her third of the Games on August 3, 2024. The crowd roared, the world stood in awe, and her legend grew even bigger. But what came after Paris was just as packed—though not with pizza.
First came the GOAT tour—a dazzling post-Olympic celebration of gymnastics that swept through cities across America, with Simone headlining like the rockstar she is. Then, there were the NFL sidelines, where she showed up game-day ready to cheer on her husband, Jonathan Owens, repping the Chicago Bears. Power couple energy? Off the charts. And when the stadium lights dimmed, they traded jerseys for passports, jetting off on holidays across Europe and South Africa—soaking up sunsets, safaris, and all the love the world has to offer. But even with all those dreamy backdrops and romantic escapes, one thing remained noticeably absent: Pizza. Not even on March 14, her birthday, when Simone and Jonathan celebrated with cowboy boots and country flair at a live rodeo show, did the two-time Olympic all-around champ cave. The cravings? Dormant. The pepperoni? Untouched. But now, it’s April. Simone is on another vacation at an undisclosed location, but definitely vibes. And suddenly, boom—on April 9! Ladies and gentlemen, the pizza era is back. After gold medals, GOAT tours, birthday rodeos, and global adventures, Simone Biles finally reunited with her favorite post-meet indulgence. The moment? Delicious. The timing? Impeccable. The legend of Simone? Still growing—with cheese and pepperoni on top. Because even the GREATEST OF ALL TIME need a slice.
