Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens have captured the hearts and attention of the sports world as a couple. From the witty banter, romantic displays of affection, and being each other’s biggest cheerleaders, the lovebirds share a strong bond and connection. With each other, they have also found their safe place and comfort zone.

However, did you know that before she could meet her husband back in 2020 on an invite-only dating app, Simone Biles initially guarded her heart against dating and love, setting up walls of defense?

Simone Biles shares how she had her guard up before Jonathan Owens

In a recent tell-all interview with Vanity Fair, Simone Biles shone the light on the vulnerable side of dating and relationships. Recounting how her modern-day cupid intervened, she shared, “I had just broken up [with someone] and my friend was like, “Get on Raya, get on Raya.” But the very thought of finding love online made Simone Biles apprehensive, and she shared that the word “dating site” instantly raised her guard. However, love has an amazing way of creeping in.

Within a week of exploring connections on the app, she matched with her now-husband, Jonathan Owens. And then within the second week, she shared, “I met him in person, and the rest is history. We were hooked.” But here’s where the recent interview got even more interesting: did you know that despite being a gymnastics legend in the sports world, her husband had no idea who she was?

How the NFL hunk did not know the iconic legend in sports

In the Vanity Fair interview, a surprising twist came as Simone Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, narrated his side of the story over a telephone interview. When asked how he felt knowing he was falling for one of the most iconic athletes in the world, he said, “A lot of people don’t believe me when I say I had no clue.”

Previously on the Pivot Podcast as well, Jonathan Owens got scoffs and side-eyes when he shared that he didn’t know who Simone Biles was. He only realized what a big deal his future wife was when they were on a date at a cookie spot, and soon fans began approaching the couple to interact with Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast ever.

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Jonathan humorously recounted how fans even handed him a camera, asking, “Here, can you take this picture?” Amidst the sassy banter and playful teasing, the interview unveiled the couple’s ability to capture hearts, just like their modern-day fairytale.

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