Simone Biles is an American gymnast widely regarded as the greatest of all time, with 11 Olympic medals to her name. She is married to NFL player Jonathan Owens, and her net worth is estimated at around $25 million. Born March 14, 1997, she is 29 years old.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Simone Arianne Biles |
| Date of Birth | March 14, 1997 |
| Age | 29 |
| Birthplace | Columbus, Ohio, USA |
| Height | 4'7" (1.42 m) |
| Profession | Artistic Gymnast |
| Known For | 11 Olympic medals; most decorated American gymnast |
| Husband | Jonathan Owens (married 2023) |
| Children | None |
| Estimated Net Worth | ~$25 million |
Early Life
Simone Arianne Biles was born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio. She is the third of four siblings. Her early childhood was difficult — her birth parents struggled with addiction, and Simone and her siblings spent time in foster care before her maternal grandfather and his wife, Ron and Nellie Biles, took them in and adopted Simone and her younger sister Adria in 2003.
A daycare field trip to a gymnastics facility when she was six changed everything. Biles imitated the older gymnasts she saw, a coach noticed, and a letter soon invited her to try gymnastics formally. She was homeschooled from early on so she could train, and by her mid-teens she was dominating junior and then senior competition.
Gymnastics Career
Biles entered the international spotlight in 2013 and quickly became the dominant force in women's gymnastics. Her medal haul is without precedent:
- Rio 2016: 4 gold medals (team, all-around, vault, floor) and 1 bronze (beam)
- Tokyo 2020 (held 2021): After withdrawing from several events because of the "twisties" — a dangerous loss of spatial awareness mid-air — she returned to win silver with the team and bronze on beam. Her decision to prioritize her mental and physical safety sparked a global conversation about athlete well-being.
- Paris 2024: A triumphant comeback — 3 golds (team, all-around, vault) and 1 silver (floor), raising her career total to 11 Olympic medals: 7 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze.
She is the most decorated American gymnast in history, male or female. Beyond the Olympics, she has six world all-around titles and 30 World Championship medals, and five skills in the gymnastics code of points are named after her — two on floor exercise, one on vault, one on uneven bars, and a beam dismount (2013–2023). In 2022 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, at 25 the youngest recipient ever, and in 2024 she won the Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.
What's Next: The LA 2028 Question
Biles has not competed since Paris 2024 — but she has not formally retired, either. She attended the 2025 U.S. Classic near Chicago purely as a spectator, telling Olympics.com she was glad to be in the stands rather than on the floor. In 2026 she has stayed visible as a fan of other sports: she and Jonathan Owens watched pairs figure skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in February, and she appeared at the 2026 US Open in September.
The question of a fourth Olympic appearance — this time at a home Games in Los Angeles in 2028 — remains open. In May 2026 she described her chances of competing as "about 50 per cent" in an interview with El País, and in September 2026 she told the Associated Press that the decision was still unsettled but "in the works." She has said she will be at the Games regardless — "whether it's on the floor or in the stands." At 29, with LA 2028 arriving when she is 31, she has acknowledged the physical cost: after Paris she recalled struggling to climb the stairs back to the Olympic Village. She has also spoken with skier Lindsey Vonn about the realities of a comeback, and has said the decision must factor in when she and Owens want to start a family. For now, she says she is at peace with either outcome.
Husband and Family
Simone Biles's husband is Jonathan Owens, an NFL safety born July 22, 1995, in St. Louis, Missouri. He played college football at Missouri Western State University and entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018, working his way through rosters including the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears.
The two met on the dating app Raya in March 2020 during the pandemic, went public in August 2020, and got engaged in February 2022. They married in a courthouse ceremony on April 22, 2023, followed by a destination wedding celebration in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. As of now, the couple has no children — Biles has said publicly that she and Owens want a family, and that the impact of elite training on her health is a factor in her decisions about competing at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
In March 2026, Owens signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts, his fifth NFL team, where he wears jersey number 38 (Heavy.com, 2026). Biles has become a regular at Colts games, known for her custom game-day outfits, and told People in September 2026 that she plans to "officially" move to Indianapolis to support him during the season. The couple's primary home is their custom-built waterfront mansion in Houston — construction finished in November 2025 and they moved in that February (Parade/People, 2026).
Business Ventures
Biles has also moved into hospitality. In March 2026 she opened Taste of Gold, an Olympic-themed restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, serving sandwiches, Tex-Mex dishes and specialty items including "Simone Skewers" (Athlon Sports, 2026). The venture marks her first major step into business ownership beyond the endorsement world that built most of her fortune.
Net Worth
Simone Biles's net worth is estimated at around $25 million (Celebrity Net Worth, 2026). Her wealth comes overwhelmingly from endorsements rather than prize money — Forbes reported her off-field earnings at about $11 million in 2024 alone. Her sponsors have included Nike, Athleta, Visa, Powerade, Kellogg's, United Airlines, GK Elite, Uber Eats, and MasterClass.
Other income streams include her memoir Courage to Soar, speaking engagements, and headlining the Gold Over America Tour in 2021 and 2024. Combined with husband Jonathan Owens's estimated ~$2 million, the couple's total estimated wealth sits near $27 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Simone Biles's husband? Simone Biles's husband is Jonathan Owens, an NFL safety. They met on the dating app Raya in 2020, got engaged in February 2022, and married in April 2023 with a destination celebration in Cabo San Lucas.
How many Olympic medals does Simone Biles have? Simone Biles has 11 Olympic medals in total: 7 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. She won 3 gold and 1 silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which took her past Shannon Miller's record for the most Olympic medals by an American gymnast.
What is Simone Biles's net worth? Her net worth is estimated at around $25 million (2026), driven mainly by endorsement deals worth roughly $10–11 million per year.
How old is Simone Biles? Simone Biles was born March 14, 1997, making her 29 years old.
Does Simone Biles have children? No. She and husband Jonathan Owens have said they want a family in the future, but they do not have children yet.