Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has broken her silence on social media, posting a brief message after sparking controversy with her NFL game-day outfit.
On Saturday, Biles attended the Chicago Bears’ preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Soldier Field, wearing a custom jacket featuring images of her husband, Jonathan Owens, in action for the Green Bay Packers. However, the Packers are the Bears’ arch-rivals, and NFL fans were quick to criticize her fashion choice.
Despite the backlash, Biles took to X to express her support for Owens and the Bears, posting a two-word message: “bear down.”
The 27-year-old gymnast, who won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics, also shared two photos of herself at the iconic stadium, carefully avoiding any shots that would reveal the Packers logo on her jacket.
Biles’ outfit had sparked outrage among NFL fans, with some even calling for her to be “stripped of all her medals” for her fashion faux pas. However, she remained defiant, making it clear where her loyalties lie ahead of the new season.
Simone Biles broke her silence with a short message after incurring the wrath of NFL fans
Owens, a safety, played one season with the Packers before joining the Bears earlier this year. Biles had celebrated his move to Chicago in a series of tweets, but it seems she may not be making the permanent move with him.
The gymnast’s appearance at the game was not without controversy, with some eagle-eyed fans spotting the Packers logo on her jacket despite her attempts to cover it up. However, Biles remains committed to supporting her husband and his new team.
The 27-year-old committed a fashion – and football – faux pas by wearing a jacket featuring images of her husband in action for the Green Bay Packers – the Bears’ fiercest rivals