Simone Biles is cranking up the heatwave vibes on her vacation, yet another aspect has stolen the spotlight. As though the Olympic champion's dramatic exit from X amidst her ongoing spat with Riley Gaines wasn't headline-worthy enough, Biles' vacation snapshots have sparked whispers that she might have undergone breast augmentation.
Biles, who previously confessed to using Botox during her birthday celebrations last year while adding she wasn't a big fan of the procedure, is making waves once again—but this time, not for her gravity-defying flips. Instead, it's her seemingly new figure that's capturing tongues wagging.
The 28-year-old is soaking up the sun in San Pedro, Belize, alongside her husband, Jonathan Owens, and her latest bikini photos are fuelling rumors about a possible breast enhancement. Biles has shared several pictures by the seashore, including a close-up mirror selfie showcasing a notably more voluminous chest.
While she hasn't addressed the speculation head-on, Biles has historically been open about her Botox use. Yet, this hasn't dampened the buzz online, especially after plastic surgery influencer Dana Omari reposted the image on her Instagram Stories with the caption, "Simone Biles with the breast aug! She looks incredible," as reported by Daily Mail.
Despite her latest appearance, Biles has always been upfront about body image and embracing her natural beauty. In a past interview, she spoke candidly about the harsh scrutiny she faced early in her career, revealing that critics often targeted her hair and muscular build. "But God made me this way, and I feel like if I didn't have these legs or these calves, I wouldn't be able to tumble as high as I can and have all of these moves named after me," she said.
Her self-assuredness has only grown over the years. In a 2023 conversation with Harper's Bazaar, Biles elaborated on how her views on beauty have evolved with time and experience. "Now, I would still say my personal preference is always having a clean face and just being confident in who I am," she remarked.
Amidst the swirling controversy, Biles finds herself under intense scrutiny from the former swimmer who, unrelenting, has doubled down on her criticism following the American gymnast's hush-hush exit from X (formerly known as Twitter). According to The Blast, Gaines has taken to social media to mock Biles, alleging that her account deletion was a cowardly attempt to dodge the fallout from her stance on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. The political commentator pulls no punches, branding Biles' position as "morally indefensible" and stating that she was "rightfully ridiculed" for it. Furthermore, Gaines scathingly dismissed Biles' apology as "groveling" and lacking in sincerity.
Gaines also took a swipe at Biles' earlier apology, branding it as "groveling" and insincere, suggesting the gymnastics star couldn't handle the criticism and chose to disappear from the platform instead. "Sad to see such a phenom go down like this," Gaines wrote, capping her comments with a pointed jab at Biles.
The online spat between the women turned personal over the inclusion of a transgender athlete on a high school softball team. When Gaines criticized Minnesota's Champlin Park softball team for allowing a transgender girl to play in their state championship win, Biles didn't hold back. She lashed out with a series of scathing tweets, branding Gaines a "bully" and a "sore loser," and even resorting to body-shaming by saying, "Bully someone your own size, which would ironically be a male."
Gaines struck back with equal force, accusing Biles of abandoning women's sports and failing to grasp the ramifications of her stance. Gaines even dredged up Biles' past with convicted sex abuser Larry Nassar, sharing an old video of Biles' emotional testimony and branding her a hypocrite.
Despite the online drama, Biles hasn't let it dampen her spirits, taking a break to enjoy a sunny getaway with her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens. Marca highlighted how she let her hair down during a beach day escape, posting a playful video to her Instagram Stories showing her downing colorful shots in broad daylight. Bathed in sunlight, waves, and cocktails, Biles was fully immersed in the summer mood.
Owens, who plays safety for the Chicago Bears, joined in the fun, although his facial expressions spoke volumes as he tossed one back. His look went from relaxed to slightly stunned, proof that the shots packed more punch than anticipated. Yet, he kept pace with Biles, rolling with the moment like a seasoned pro.
All eyes are currently on Simone Biles, but not for her athletic prowess.
