Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are the definition of couple goals, and they’re making it look way too easy. Need proof? Just take a look at the Paris Olympics. Jonathan, who plays for the Chicago Bears, took some special time off just to be there for Simone. He wasn’t just watching from the sidelines—he was front and center, cheering her on as she snagged four medals (three of them gold, by the way). Fast forward to a few weeks ago, and Simone Biles was returning the favor, traveling around the country to support her man.
Simone Biles showed up at U.S. Bank Stadium to cheer on Jonathan at the Chicago Bears vs. the Minnesota Vikings game. Before kickoff, the couple shared a sweet moment—hugging, kissing, and a cheeky pre-game handshake. Honestly, is there a better example of a couple who’s got it all figured out? Fans sure don’t think so. Some are even saying other celeb couples, like Travis Hunter and his fiancée, could take a few notes from the Owens’ playbook. But why?
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens share a special greeting before the Bears’ game
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On December 16, it was the Vikings who dominated the game, handing the Bears their eighth straight loss. A tough blow for Bears fans, but hey, not everything was a loss that day. Just before the game, Simone Biles and her husband, Jonathan Owens, stole the show with a seriously cute moment on the sidelines. The clip, uploaded by SportsCenter’s X-handle, quickly became a fan favorite—and for good reason.
In the 19-second clip, Simone Biles walked over to the Bears’ sidelines to meet her husband, and what followed was pure adorableness. They shared a hug, exchanged kisses, and then, in true Simone Biles and Jonathan style, showed off their signature pre-game handshake. The couple high-fived, held thumbs, embraced, and ended the whole exchange with a playful smack. Fans were absolutely loving it. But many NFL fans had a lot on their minds.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens ❤️ #CHIvsMIN | 8 PM ET | ABC/ESPN+ 📺 pic.twitter.com/c0DogfHUP0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 17, 2024
Just days earlier, on December 14, Travis Hunter’s fiancée, Leanna Lenee, had stirred up some controversy after an incident at an Adidas-sponsored meet-and-greet. The internet buzzed with complaints that she appeared upset by the crowd as Travis interacted with fans, and the situation only blew up after a viral clip surfaced showing her sitting passively on a couch. Though Lenee later addressed the situation, the damage was done—and suddenly, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens’ perfect display of love had everyone talking about what a real couple’s goal should look like.
NFL fans draw a comparison between Travis Hunter and his fiancée and Simone and Jonathan’s PDA
When Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens shared their sweet sideline moment before the Bears game, NFL fans were quick to draw some comparisons. “Travis Hunter needs to take notes,” one fan joked under the SportsCenter post, referencing the Colorado Buffaloes star’s behavior at a recent event. Apparently, fans thought Hunter could’ve taken a cue from Jonathan Owens, who was the perfect husband, showing love and support for Simone Biles in a way that had fans swooning. As for Hunter, well, he didn’t exactly show the same level of affection at an Adidas event, and fans were not having it.
One comment read, “Someone send this to the Heisman winner,” a subtle dig at Travis, who won the Heisman Trophy that very same day. But instead of basking in glory, Hunter found himself dealing with some serious backlash after the internet drama. He responded in a Twitch video, saying, “Y’all hate on me and then y’all go hate on my girl. I feel the same pain that she feel. We’re unseperable [sic], we’re with each other. If she hurting, of course I’m going to be hurting.” Still, the criticism kept coming, and fans weren’t done pointing fingers.
In the comment section, some fans turned their attention to Leanna Lenee, Travis’s fiancée, giving her a lesson on how to show support for her man. “Can Travis girl take notes on not making it about her,” one fan asked, while another chimed in, “This was how Travis Hunter gf was supposed to act.” Fans weren’t exactly thrilled when Lenee seemed upset by Travis talking to cheerleaders after games, and they noticed her lack of enthusiasm when he won the Heisman. Lenee tried to clear the air.
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In a TikTok on Monday, Dec. 16 she clarified, “People are saying that I’m like, ‘What am I supposed to do? Just sit here?’” She went on to explain that the interaction had been misread by fans, emphasizing that the people seen with Travis Hunter in the clip weren’t actually fans but Adidas employees taking social media content after the event.
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Leanna Lenee explained further, saying, “I said, ‘Do you want me to sit here? Or do you want me to go with the family? Or do you want me to come with you?’” She also noted that contrary to what viewers may have thought from the seven-second clip, Travis had already finished with the fans when she was trying to figure out what to do next. She explained how she had been there the entire time, “taking pictures, talking to them, everything.”
Despite her explanation, the criticism continued to swirl online. One fan even said, “This is how you greet yo man on the sideline,” with Simone Biles’ clip as the prime example. By the end of it, a fan summed it up perfectly: “Jonathan Owens is one lucky man.” It’s clear that Simone Biles and Jonathan’s sweet moments, combined with their consistent support for each other, have earned them a special place in NFL fans’ hearts.
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