When two high-profile individuals form a romantic relationship, public discourse often struggles to balance their individual identities. Typically, the dynamic involves a major celebrity and a significant other who is frequently relegated to the background, referred to simply as the celebrity’s partner. However, a unique dynamic emerges when both members of a couple achieve extraordinary distinction in their respective professional arenas. That is precisely the case for Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles and her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens.
As Owens continues his professional football career—currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts—Biles frequently finds herself grouped into a popular cultural category. Because of her marriage to an NFL athlete, some observers and media outlets have taken to referring to the multi-time Olympic gold medalist as a "WAG," the ubiquitous pop-culture acronym for the wives and girlfriends of professional sports stars.
While the label is applied casually across sports and entertainment media, Biles recently shared her definitive stance on the terminology. In a candid interview published by Us Weekly, the 29-year-old athlete made it clear that she is entirely unbothered by the label, displaying the unwavering self-assurance that has defined both her personal life and her unprecedented athletic career.
“It just doesn’t bother me because I know who I am and what I’ve accomplished outside of it,” Biles told Us Weekly in the interview published on September 30.
For Biles, external labels hold little weight against a lifetime of historic achievement. She emphasized that being categorized alongside other professional athletes’ spouses does not diminish her own extensive footprint in sports, culture, and advocacy.
“It doesn’t matter when somebody’s like, ‘Oh, Simone’s one of the WAGs.’ Don’t care,” she continued, articulating a perspective rooted in deep self-awareness and professional security.
The decorated Olympian pointed directly to her extensive body of work, both within the gymnastics arena and far beyond it, reinforcing that a casual cultural acronym cannot alter her identity or achievements. Over the past decade, Biles has leveraged her global platform to champion vital causes, becoming a prominent advocate for mental health awareness and supporting the foster care community, among other philanthropic endeavors.
“I know I’ve done great things on an Olympic level and for the mental health community, foster [care] community, all of this stuff,” Biles explained. “To me, it doesn’t seem derogatory because I know exactly who I am.”
She added, “I don’t care what you call me. I’ve done what I’ve done.”
This level of unshakeable confidence offers a masterclass in personal boundaries and self-worth. Having spent years constructing a monumental career entirely on her own terms—cementing her status as the most decorated gymnast in history long before her marriage—Biles has little reason to lose sleep over how casual observers choose to characterize her relationship status. Her legacy is secured by gravity-defying routines, historic world championship titles, and multiple Olympic gold medals, rendering superficial titles entirely irrelevant to her daily life and self-image.
Beyond her unparalleled legacy inside the gymnasium, Biles has quietly cultivated another cultural lane: the role of a premier sideline style star. As a dedicated supporter of her husband’s football career, she has become a regular, highly anticipated presence at NFL stadiums. Naturally, her carefully curated game-day outfits tend to capture nearly as much media attention and public fascination as the action unfolding on the gridiron.
Whether she is transforming stadium tunnels into high-fashion runways or supporting the Colts with meticulously planned attire, Biles consistently showcases a distinct personal aesthetic. From the striking knee-high fringe boots she wore while cheering on the Colts in a matchup against the Houston Texans to customized, monogrammed game-day gear, she approaches her spectator wardrobe with the same precision and flair that she historically brought to her gymnastics routines. Even when opting for relaxed comfort, such as her widely discussed casual sweatpants ensembles paired with heels, Biles manages to keep her look polished and trendsetting.
Ultimately, whether the public chooses to utilize the WAG label or focus strictly on her individual athletic dominance, one overarching reality remains constant. Simone Biles will continue to navigate her career, her marriage, and her public life entirely on her own terms.
