Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens' Relationship Timeline

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are a match made in world-class athlete heaven. The Olympic gold medalist and the NFL player, who was then a Houston Texans safety, met via the dating app Raya in March 2020. “I didn’t know who she was,” Owens told Texas Monthly in June 2021. “I just hadn’t heard of her, and when I told her that, that’s one of the things she liked.” Though the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the 2020 Olympics, the break in Biles' training schedule allowed the pair to get closer. “It was one of the few times in her life where everything was just shut off and she couldn’t do anything," Owens explained. "So we used it to get to know each other — really get to know each other. It created our bond and made it stronger. Now I’m so thankful." The gymnast is seemingly as fearless when it comes to dating as she is on the mat. “He would say I slid into his DMs," she told the Wall Street Journal in July 2021. They hung out a couple weeks later and the rest was history. They tied the knot in April 2023. See Biles and Owens' complete relationship timeline below:

After the couple met, Owens was instantly smitten. “Her energy is something," he told Texas Monthly. "She’s always happy, giggly, bubbly. If I’ve had a tough day at the office, I wouldn’t want to take that home to her."

The duo made it Instagram official in August 2020. "It's just us," Biles captioned two adorable photos of the pair.

The twosome spent Christmas and New Year's together to wrap up a tough year. "Always good to spend Christmas with the fam," Owens wrote via Instagram. "Happy holidays to everyone!"

Biles commemorated her boyfriend's third year in the NFL with a sweet Instagram post. "Year 3 in the books, couldn’t be more proud of you," she wrote.

The athletes spent their first Valentine's Day together among a lavish display of balloons.

"Got the hottest chick in the game wearin' my chain," Owens wrote via Instagram to celebrate Biles' birthday. "Wishing the happiest 24th birthday to my lady, I’m so excited for what the future holds for us and I can’t wait to celebrate many more with you. I love you baby."

After the Missouri native watched Biles compete for the first time, he shared his thoughts about seeing her in action. "What an amazing experience," he wrote via Instagram. "First time getting to watch you compete in person and you didn’t disappoint. It’s so cool that I get to watch you do what you love, and be the best at that ‼️ I’m so proud of you my lil champ."

The gymnast wished Owens a happy 26th birthday from Japan. "I love you so much," she wrote via Instagram. "Can’t wait to celebrate you when I get home! thanks for keeping me sane during the craziest times. an ear to vent too, someone to share fun times with and make the best of memories 🖤 not sure how I got so lucky & what I’d do without you! But I hope you have the best day ever. Not too much fun without me tho hahaha."

After returning home from the Olympics, Biles visited Owens at a Texans practice, where they shared a kiss on the field.

“Impromptu sunset photoshoot ,” Biles captioned a cozy photo with her man in Texas.

Biles took a much-needed vacation after the Olympics in August, but that didn't stop her from supporting her man on the field. "Sending you love & well wishes from vacation!" the athlete shared via her Instagram Story along with a screenshot of  her FaceTiming her love. "I'll be cheering you on! GO #36!"

She added, "I love you so much & so so so proud of you." 

Biles later shared a photo of Owens taken during one of his football games on her Instagram Story and captioned it, "Yesssssss that's my boyfriend that's my boyfriend."

The Olympic gymnast shared a sweet snap of the couple wearing matching outfits via Instagram. "Oops I forgot to tell y’all that we’ve been dating for more than a year 🤍,” Biles wrote in honor of the pair's anniversary. “So happy past 1 year to the best thing that’s ever happened to you: ME 🤍🤣.”

Her beau commented on the pic, writing, “Time flies when [you’re] having fun ❤️🤪 To many more with you baby 🤞🏽.”

After celebrating Valentine's Day together, the couple announced via Instagram that they got engaged. "THE EASIEST YES," the Ohio native gushed. "I can't wait to spend forever & ever with you, you're everything I dreamed of and more! let's get married FIANCÉ 💍🥺🥲🤎 @jowens_3."

The couple celebrated checking off big items from their wedding planning to-do lists, including setting a date and choosing a venue. "One step closer to becoming Mrs. Owens," Biles gushed via Instagram.

"Nail date," Biles captioned an Instagram Story after getting a manicure with her fiancé, showing off her pink polish and engagement ring in the snap.

"The one where I'm the bride," the ESPY Award winner captioned an Instagram post as she toasted her wedding with a tropical bachelorette party.

“Almost time to say ‘I do’ 📄🤍,” Biles captioned an Instagram selfie as she and Owens held up their Texas-issued marriage license.

The football player, for his part, replied: “Soon🤞🏽.”

Biles and Owens tied the knot in an April wedding ceremony. "My person, forever ❤️💍," Owens captioned wedding snaps via Instagram.

As Owens started the NFL preseason with the Green Bay Packers, Biles returned to gymnastics competitions for the first time in two years. "Long distance isn’t easy, but seeing you play your heart out is so worth it 💛 I’m so proud of you baby," Biles captioned a snap of them kissing on the sidelines after a preseason game. 

Owens, meanwhile, shared his support even while on the field. "I sprinted in here right out of Family Night to go check my phone and check out the scores," Owens told reporters during an NFL press conference after Biles earned a gold medal at the the Core Hydration U.S. Classic. "I'm in here screaming and guys are like, 'What's going on?' I'm like, 'Man, my lady, she just won. She killed it.' I was super excited."

Ahead of the Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, Biles shared a picture via Instagram of her and Owens kissing in their snow-covered backyard. “Packer wonderland,” she captioned the sweet shot. 

Owens made headlines after he called himself “the catch” in his and Biles’ relationship during an interview on “The Pivot” podcast. He also claimed that he was not aware of Biles or her Olympic accomplishments before meeting in 2020.

Owens responded to online backlash for his controversial comments by praising Biles via his Instagram Story after she was named the Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year. “You never cease to amaze me ❤️❤️. You deserve it baby!!!!! So proud of you 👏.”

He also poked fun at haters by captioning a wedding photo via Instagram, “Unbothered 😂❤️ Just know we locked in over here 🤞🏽.” Biles, for her part, commented, “🤞🏾💋 for life.”

Biles, for her part, seemingly addressed the drama with a hilarious tweet. “Are y’all done yet?” she wrote alongside a meme of a child scratching their head via X (formerly Twitter.)

Owens was photographed attending the women’s gymnastics finals during the 2024 Paris Olympics on July 30. The NFL star — who was wearing his wife’s face on his shirt — was tracking her scores on a piece of paper.

“It’s the person you love most, man, and you see them out there in a position where someone could get hurt and you care,” he explained during Chicago Bears practice ahead of the Olympics games. “I’m just holding my breath, and I have my little piece of paper right there ready calculating everything so I can’t wait. It’s always super nerve-wracking.”

Owens joined Biles at the 2025 ESPY Awards, where they shared a sweet kiss on the red carpet.