Simone Biles, the 11-time Olympic gold medalist, recently addressed Chicago Bears fans after facing backlash for wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket to a preseason game. Biles assured fans that she will be supporting the Bears this season and stated that she has “plenty” of Bears gear. This comes after she was stopped by TMZ in New York City and asked if she had gotten any Bears gear yet.
The controversy began when Biles wore a black-and-white jacket with photos of her husband, Jonathan Owens, playing for the Packers to a preseason game. Owens had previously played for the Packers before becoming a free agent and signing a two-year contract with the Bears. The fact that the Packers and the Bears are archrivals added fuel to the fire.
Fans quickly called Biles out on social media, criticizing her for wearing a jacket from her husband’s former team. Some comments accused her of being “ridiculously unaware of her surroundings” and insulting to her husband. Others questioned how she was allowed to enter the stadium with the jacket. Despite the criticism, Biles remained silent on the issue until now.
Biles and Owens have been extremely supportive of each other’s careers. They have both gone all out to support one another at their respective competitions. They are no strangers to controversy, having previously faced backlash when Owens referred to himself as the “catch” out of the two of them.
In response to the backlash, Biles posted several photos on Instagram, including one of her kissing Owens’ cheek, wearing the controversial jacket. She captioned the post “bear down,” showing her support for the Bears. Biles also added a black romper, a black Prada bucket hat, black and white sneakers, a black Balenciaga purse, and black reflective sunglasses to her preseason look.
Overall, Biles’ response to the backlash shows her commitment to supporting her husband and her willingness to support the Bears this season. Despite the controversy, the power couple continues to stand strong and support each other in their respective sports outings.
