Simone Biles’ husband didn’t totally stick the landing on their big day. The Olympic gold medalist shared that Jonathan Owens—who she married in 2023—made one error in judgement on the day of their wedding. “For the wedding day, he actually didn’t show me his tux or his groomsmen,” Simone exclusively told E! News while walking the red carpet at the TIME100 Gala in New York City April 24. “I wasn’t allowed to see until I walked down the aisle, same as him.”
When we think about weddings, we imagine perfection—sparkling dresses, perfect vows, and tear-jerking first dances. But what if I told you even celebrities don’t get it all right? Yep, not even Olympic royalty like Simone Biles. In a recent revelation, Simone let the world in on a little wedding day “oopsie” involving her hubby, NFL player Jonathan Owens—and honestly, it’s as real and relatable as it gets. Let’s dive into the glitzy details, the honest laughs, and what we can all learn from a wedding day that proves love isn’t about perfection—it’s about the moments that make us laugh forever.
And while the couple—who tied the knot in an intimate courthouse ceremony in Texas before having a larger traditional celebration in Cabo, Mexico, one month later—agreed to keep their final looks a surprise, the gymnast noted that Jonathan took some liberties with one pre-determined condition. “They weren’t wearing the correct colors I told him to,” Simone revealed. “But it worked out. It looked beautiful.” (For more from Simone, tune into E! News April 24 at 11 p.m.)
In fact, the 28-year-old insisted that her fans shouldn’t criticize the NFL player for the minor mishap. “Don’t flame my husband, please!” Simone quipped. “It’s not that he didn’t listen to me on the wedding day for the outfit. I know y’all love to blame him, but it was a good choice.” Plus, Jonathan, 29, will get a second chance to right his wrong at the 2025 Met Gala, where Simone shared that the pair hope to coordinate their “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”-themed looks. “We’re using two totally different designers,” she said of their outfits for the May 5 fashion event. “So, that will be interesting to see how it comes together. We’re trying to be still cohesive and still on brand with the theme of the night, but I’m really excited about it.”
And though Simone and Jonathan have “seen each other’s looks,” the Olympian confessed that she’s still narrowing down the specifics of hers. “It is a custom dress,” Simone was able to tease. “But I have two options right now that we’re teetering back and forth with.” Perfection is overrated. Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ wedding day “mistake” is a beautiful reminder that love is about how you handle the unexpected. The vows may have been missing on paper, but the real vows? They were written in laughter, support, and a shared moment neither will forget. So, next time life throws a plot twist—just smile, speak from the heart, and dance through it.
