Simone Biles Dismisses Controversy Over WAG Label

Biles recently addressed the term with US Weekly, maintaining that the designation fails to rattle her because she remains grounded in her own achievements and advocacy work. To the athlete, the label is not inherently derogatory, as her sense of self remains firmly intact regardless of how the public frames her marriage.

Her husband, Jonathan Owens, has expressed a similar indifference to public perception. The NFL player, currently with the Indianapolis Colts, has stated he is perfectly content being referred to as "Mr. Biles." While the couple faced intense scrutiny in 2023—specifically following comments Owens made regarding his initial awareness of Biles’ career—they have consistently framed the external noise as irrelevant. As they adapt to their evolving schedules, Biles has shifted her support strategy, opting to skip away games this season to focus on her personal projects, a departure from her previous habit of attending every match.