In 2023, Simone Biles and Taylor Swift became the center of attention during a Packers-Chiefs game. Fans were not only excited about the match but also keenly watching Jonathan Owens and Travis Kelce, who were romantically linked to Biles and Swift, respectively. Some fans even carried signs showing their support for Biles over Swift. When Owens avoided a penalty after a final play against Kelce, the game intensified the so-called “battle of the power couples.”
At the premiere of Simone Biles Rising: Season 2, an Access Hollywood reporter asked Biles about her floor routine being inspired by Taylor Swift and her status as a WAG (Wives and Girlfriends of athletes). Biles, laughing, revealed that she hadn’t yet formed a close bond with Swift, explaining, “You don’t usually bond with opponents.” Amid the ongoing buzz, Biles added a Taylor Swift touch to her Gold Over America Tour, giving her fans even more to talk about.
In a chat with Click on Detroit, Biles shared insights about the Gold Over America Tour, describing it as “gymnastics meets concert,” a high-energy blend of pop music and gymnastics. The show featured a dynamic setlist including music from Beyoncé, Post Malone, and even a playful nod to “Ken and Barbie,” with Swift’s music also making an appearance. Biles expressed joy at how much the kids were enjoying the performance, with the audience enthusiastically singing along as the gymnasts performed. For Biles, the tour became a celebration of both gymnastics and popular music.
Taylor Swift, now boasting a net worth of $1.6 billion due to her record-breaking tours and lucrative deals, has crossed paths with Biles in notable ways. One instance occurred during the Gold Over America Tour when the men’s Olympic gymnastics team performed to Swift’s hit song “Love Story,” alongside professional dancers. This was a tribute to teammate Stephen Nedoroscik, who had made his ballroom debut on Dancing with the Stars. As rumors and speculation about their relationship continued, fans remained intrigued by the connection between Biles and Swift.
Their friendship traces back to 2016 when Swift sent her well-wishes to the U.S. gymnastics team before the Rio Olympics, capturing Biles’ attention as a longtime fan of the singer. In 2017, the two finally met at a Super Bowl party in Houston, where Biles shared a photo of herself next to Swift. Biles, standing at 4’8″, was thrilled to meet her idol, who towers over her at 5’10″.
In 2021, Biles faced criticism after stepping back from several events at the Tokyo Olympics to prioritize her mental health. Swift publicly supported Biles by sharing a video set to her song “This Is Me Trying,” praising Biles for her courage and calling her “perfectly human.” Biles, deeply moved by this gesture, expressed her gratitude to Swift. Later that year, Biles virtually presented Swift with the Gracie Grand Award, acknowledging the singer’s impact on her life and mental health journey.
Today, their lives are connected not only through fame but also through their relationships with NFL stars—Biles with Jonathan Owens and Swift with Travis Kelce. Despite a budding rivalry between their partners, Biles honors Swift in her Gold Over America Tour with a routine inspired by Swift’s song “…Ready For It?” while also incorporating her love for Beyoncé. Their bond, weathered by fame and mutual admiration, continues to grow stronger over time.