Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are reveling in the joy of the holiday season, marking their first Christmas together since their recent marriage.
In a display of festive cheer, the 26-year-old Olympic gold medalist and the 28-year-old NFL player shared an endearing photo on Monday. The snapshot featured the couple sharing a kiss in front of a beautifully adorned white, silver, and blue Christmas tree, both dressed in matching plaid pajamas.
“Merry Christmas,” wrote the newlywed alongside the Instagram photo, which also showcased some elaborate candy cane drinks. Biles added to the festivities by sharing a solo snapshot of Owens beaming on her Stories. The Green Bay Packers safety is gearing up for a New Year’s Eve matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
Their joyful celebration comes after Owens faced scrutiny for claiming he didn’t recognize Biles when they initially met and humorously asserting himself as the “catch” in their relationship. Both Biles and Owens dismissed the backlash, with Owens expressing his carefree attitude on Instagram, stating, “Unbothered ???.”
Biles, responding with a commitment emoji, shared Owens’ post on her Instagram Story, adding, “??? for life.” Playfully addressing the situation on X Saturday night, she teased, “Are y’all done yet?”
Biles and Owens legally tied the knot at a courthouse in April, followed by a lavish ceremony in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, a month later. Despite the challenges of a long-distance relationship, with Owens joining the Green Bay Packers in May after playing for the Houston Texans, Biles has been a dedicated supporter, attending many of Owens’ games.
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Discussing their relationship on the Today show in October, Biles expressed her enjoyment of cheering for Owens from the sidelines, stating, “It’s been really fun supporting what he loves to do. Obviously, he’s in Green Bay right now, so my season just ended. I’m super excited to get out there to Green Bay for the holidays to support him.”
With a Christmas kiss captured in their holiday photo, the hope is that it brings an end to any lingering controversy.