Addressing Retirement Rumors, Simone Biles Speaks on Wanting Kids With Husband Jonathan Owens: “Both Have Goals”

On August 5, 2024, Simone Biles wrapped up her Olympic journey with a silver medal in the floor exercise, bringing her impressive tally from the Paris Games to four medals. As she absorbs the weight of her achievements, Biles is also turning her attention to the future. At 27, she’s ready to turn a new leaf, with plans that include the possibility of becoming a mother. Yes! Simone Biles is mapping out her future.

On X, with TODAY on August 6, Biles opened up about her plans to build a family with her husband, Jonathan Owens. “Yes, me and Jonathan always talk about kids, and he would have had them yesterday if he could have,” Biles revealed. “Obviously, we both have goals that we want to achieve before we start a family.” Despite these plans, Biles hasn’t completely ruled out a return to the Olympics, with the 2028 Games in Los Angeles still on her radar.

But competing at 31 would add an exciting new chapter to her already stellar career. However, the big question remains: when will she decide to start planning for her family? Well, Jonathan’s also shared his thoughts on balancing these aspirations.

Owens and Biles, who have been married just over a year since their April 2023 wedding, continue to cherish their relationship. Biles also shared that Owens still surprises her with flowers “weekly,” and during the Paris Games, gifted her a “bouquet” of her favorite food: french fries. Looking ahead, the couple might create more magical moments in California at the 2028 Olympics, where Biles would be 31. As Biles said, “You never say never. The next Olympics is on home turf. So you just never know. I’m just going to relax and see where life takes me.”

Regardless of what lies ahead, Biles and Owens have already made lasting memories in Paris, where Biles won gold in the team, all-around, and vault competitions, along with a silver in the floor exercise. When asked Owens about their plans for children, Owens, 29, expressed enthusiasm for the future. “Man, in the future, for sure,” he said. It will be intriguing to see how their plans evolve. However, Biles has also faced a lot of struggles during her childhood and spent years in foster care.

Simone Biles’ adoption journey that turned her life around

Simone Biles, who spent years in foster care before being officially adopted by her grandparents in 2003, reflects on them how they played a significant role in her success. Biles said, “If not for my parents and adoption, I would not be here today.” In a 2021 episode, Simone Vs. Herself, Biles shared how she embraced a maternal role toward her younger sister, Adria.

“I wanted to take care of Adria obviously because she was the baby,” Biles explained. “I just felt like I needed to look out for her because if family doesn’t look out for you, who’s going to?” Adria described Biles as “kind and humble,” adding, “I look up to her in every way.” However, their life took a crucial turn when her grandparents, Ronald and Nellie, adopted her and her younger sister, Adria.

Adopted at age six, Simone and Adria were given a new beginning after spending three years in foster care. Reflecting on this life-changing event, Simone shared, “It set me up for a better route in life. Without that turning point, I wouldn’t be the Simone Biles that the world knows today.” Her grandparents stepped in when her biological mother, Shannon, faced addiction issues, offering both sisters the stability and love they needed. This turning point not only reshaped Simone’s future but also gave her the chance to pay it forward as she steps into future motherhood herself.