Simone Biles opened up about the toll the backlash against her husband, Jonathan Owens, took on her mental health following his controversial interview on the “Pivot” podcast in December 2023. During the interview, Owens sparked controversy by suggesting he was a bigger catch than Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time, and that he didn’t know who she was before they started dating.

Despite initially supporting Owens publicly, Biles revealed on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast that the backlash hurt her deeply. She clarified that Owens never meant to belittle her but was simply expressing his confidence. Biles defended him, emphasizing that he is incredibly supportive and kind-hearted.

The negative comments online, urging her to divorce Owens, deeply affected Biles, causing her to break down. She defended her husband fiercely, expressing her hurt over the online criticism of him.

Despite the challenges, Biles and Owens remain strong together. Owens is even planning to support Biles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she is expected to compete. Biles hopes the experience will give Owens a new perspective on sports, especially since football is not part of the Olympics.

Their relationship, which began in 2020 and led to marriage three years later, continues to thrive despite the public scrutiny they faced.