Long-distance love comes with its fair share of challenges, and Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles hasn’t shied away from sharing that reality. “Long distance isn’t easy,” she admitted, opening up about the emotional toll of being apart from her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens. But even from miles away, Biles makes sure her support is felt. Despite the physical distance, their bond has only grown stronger. With both consistently showing up for each other’s careers, proving that love really does find a way.
Fans who’ve followed their journey know this isn’t the first time the power couple has had to juggle time zones and packed calendars. With Jonathan deep in off-season grind mode with the Chicago Bears and Simone bouncing between training and travel, being apart is just part of the deal when you’re chasing big dreams on different stages. But that doesn’t mean it ever gets easier.
“Glad I got to see you for a short bit before jetting off to the airport,” Simone wrote on her Instagram story, followed by a simple yet soul-stirring confession along with a smiling selfie with Jonathan, “So incredibly grateful for you ilysfm.” A fleeting reunion, a tender goodbye, and words soaked in emotion. Simone’s Instagram story gave fans a raw glimpse into the emotional tug-of-war of long-distance love. It wasn’t just the words that struck a chord.
In another story, she posted, “Miss girl loves her lamby & couch bed,” a nod to her cozy home setup. But the comfort of home was fleeting, as Simone soon followed up with a mirror selfie next to her suitcase, captioned, “off again, I swear I never stop moving but I feel so blessed to travel the world for work & vacation.” And honestly, no one does the jet-set life quite like her. Simone Biles is a travel bug, and that is a well-established fact by now. Most recently, she was once again stealing the spotlight. Not from a gymnastics podium, but from the sun-soaked shores of the Bahamas. Biles is constantly on the move, from a mirror selfie in Houston to dazzling at the 2025 Met Gala in Miami. Amidst her busy schedule, she always finds time to soak in the beauty of her travels and making unforgettable memories.
In yet another Instagram story, she gave fans a glimpse into a chill moment with family, featuring a lineup of drinks that had personality written all over it, “dad- double crown on rocks (wanted cognac but they didn’t have it) / mom-macallan & water / me mimosa.” Just like everything else in her life, even cocktail hour is a vibe. Whether she’s flipping through the air, sharing sweet goodbyes with Jonathan, or sipping mimosas by the sea, Biles keeps showing us what balance looks like. Grit and a whole lot of heart.
Simone Biles on distance and coming home to Jonathan Owens
After a whirlwind Olympic season, Simone Biles didn’t take a moment to slow down diving straight into the Gold Over America Tour. But even the GOAT has her limits. The time away from family, especially her husband Jonathan Owens, has clearly been weighing on her heart. “I’m really excited to go home, which will now be Chicago, and just spend time with my husband,” Biles shared after wrapping up the tour. For someone always on the move, those quiet, everyday moments have become her most treasured.
Simone’s devotion to Owens has never been in question. Even amid her packed schedule, she’s made time to cheer him on at Chicago Bears games. Fans might remember when she showed up to a Bears preseason game wearing a Packers jacket, which caused quite the stir. But Biles didn’t flinch. She stayed loud, proud, and completely unbothered as she rooted for her man. She was also there for his Bears regular-season debut, beaming from the stands as he scored a thrilling touchdown.
But their connection goes beyond sidelines and Instagram tributes. When Owens caught heat online for calling himself “the catch” in their relationship, Biles didn’t waver. She stood by him firmly, just like she always has. “As soon as we got married, we’ve been long-distance the whole time, and now I’m doing this tour. So, it’s like, when are we going to see each other?” she admitted. Now that the tour has ended, it finally looked like there was a window for the couple to reconnect. But just as the quiet moments began to settle in, Jonathan was off again. Back to football duties, leaving Simone holding onto memories and the hope of their next reunion.
