On their big day, Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, didn't quite stick the landing with perfection. The Olympic gold medalist revealed an intriguing detail about her 2023 wedding to Owens during an exclusive interview with E! News on the red carpet at the TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 24th. With a twinkle in her eye, she shared, "For our wedding day, he actually surprised me by not showing me his tux or his groomsmen's attire beforehand. I had to wait until I walked down the aisle, just like he did."
The couple, who first tied the knot in an intimate courthouse ceremony in Texas before celebrating with a grander traditional affair in Cabo, Mexico, a month later, had mutually agreed to keep their final looks a well-guarded secret. However, Simone revealed that Jonathan took a slight liberty with one of their pre-arranged conditions. "They weren't wearing the exact colors I had told him to," she chuckled. "But it all worked out beautifully in the end." (For more captivating insights from Simone, catch E! News on April 24th at 11 p.m.)
The 28-year-old gymnast passionately defended her NFL player husband against any potential criticism for this minor mishap. "Don't flame my husband, please!" she joked. "It's not that he didn't listen to me on our wedding day regarding the outfits. I know you all love to pin the blame on him, but it was actually a fantastic choice."
Moreover, Jonathan, 29, will have a second chance to make things perfect at the 2025 Met Gala. Simone eagerly shared that the pair hopes to coordinate their looks for the "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style"-themed event, ensuring that their fashion synergy will be on point.
