Gymnast Simone Biles and her spouse, NFL player Jonathan Owens, recently turned heads with a public display of affection that’s got people talking online.
A short video shared by The Shade Room on X (formerly Twitter) shows Biles in a game-day outfit, wrapping her arms around Owens’ backside on a football field.
The clip went viral quickly, racking up millions of views and sparking reactions from fans and onlookers.
Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens’ PDA video receives criticism
In the clip, Biles is seen sporting a customized jersey featuring Owens’ name and number as she hugs and leans into her husband during a celebratory moment at the stadium.
The Shade Room shared the post on October 21, captioning it, “Simone Biles always comes through with the game fits for her hubby Jonathan Owens.” The tweet quickly blew up, racking over 21,000 likes and 1,900 retweets.
Not everyone was feeling the PDA, though. Some social media users called the video “weird” and questioned the couple’s dynamic. One user commented, “Weird behavior,” while another tweeted, “He doesn’t respect his wife.”
Despite criticism, many fans were all about the PDA, responding with love and support. Ai Habibti tweeted, “Aww, they’re cute! I love this! I love seeing this for them! We need more of this seriously!”
Since marrying Owens in April 2023, Biles and her husband have been sharing fun snippets of game-day excitement and everyday moments.
Recently, Biles was spotted celebrating a nail-biting 25–24 Bears win over the Commanders alongside Tee, Tremaine Edmunds’ fiancée, soaking in the victory with plenty of energy and cheer.
As kicker Jake Moody stepped up for a 38-yard field goal, Biles looked anxious but didn’t hold back when the kick went through.
The buzz over the video highlights a bigger conversation on social media about what counts as appropriate public displays of affection, especially for high-profile athletes. Some fans view Simone and Jonathan’s PDA as cute and heartwarming, while others take issue with it, citing it as “weird.”
Originally reported by Rishabh Shandilya for Mandatory.
