Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens Reach a New Milestone: 2025 Met Gala Invitation
After years of highs and lows, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens seem to be closer than ever. Since Simone wrapped up her Gold Over America Tour, the couple has been inseparable—whether it’s her attending Jonathan’s NFL games in Chicago, traveling together to New York City, or even making an appearance at Georgia Gymnastics’ NCAA meet. Now, they’ve reached an exciting milestone: an invitation to the prestigious 2025 Met Gala.
A Historic Moment for Sports Couples
What makes this invite even more remarkable is that Simone and Jonathan are the first sports couple in history to be invited together. While athletes have attended the Met Gala in the past, it’s rare for both individuals in a couple to come from the sports world. Simone’s gymnastics career and Jonathan’s role in the NFL set them apart as a true power couple in both athletics and fashion.
The highly anticipated event will take place on May 5, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” celebrates the elegance and craftsmanship of Black fashion, with the formal dress code set as “Tailored For You.” The 2025 Met Gala will feature an impressive lineup of co-chairs, including Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, actor Colman Domingo, and musicians A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams. Additionally, NBA legend LeBron James will serve as an honorary co-chair.
Simone and Jonathan’s Excitement Over the Invitation
Simone wasted no time sharing the exciting news, posting the Met Gala invitation on her Instagram story with the caption, “See you at the Met Gala.” While she previously attended the event in 2021, this will be her husband Jonathan’s first appearance at fashion’s biggest night. He also shared his excitement on Instagram, calling the invite “a dream come true.”
With this invitation, Simone has firmly cemented her place among the most influential figures in both sports and fashion, proving that she’s not just another NFL WAG (wives and girlfriends of athletes)—she’s redefining what it means to support a partner while maintaining her own success.
Outshining NFL WAGs: A Shift in the Spotlight
NFL WAGs like Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes are often seen supporting their partners—Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, respectively—at NFL games, gaining widespread media attention in the process. However, Simone’s Met Gala invitation sets her apart, as she brings an entirely different level of recognition. While Taylor Swift has dominated headlines with her appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games, Simone’s Met Gala invite arguably places her in an even bigger spotlight.
Interestingly, Swift and Kelce were reportedly invited to the 2024 Met Gala, themed “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” However, they ultimately decided to skip the event, likely due to scheduling conflicts with Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Paris just days after the gala. Swift hasn’t attended the Met Gala since 2016, and Kelce has never made an appearance.
Looking Back: Simone Biles’ Stunning 2021 Met Gala Moment
Simone previously attended the 2021 Met Gala, following her highly publicized withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to the twisties—a mental block affecting gymnasts. Despite the challenges she faced that year, she stole the show with her bold and glamorous outfit.
Her 2021 look, designed by Area and Athleta, was nothing short of breathtaking. The ensemble featured a star-patterned bodysuit, a Swarovski crystal-encrusted skirt, and a detachable 88-pound train, which required six men to help carry it up the stairs. Confident in her look, Simone even declared, “I personally don’t think anybody’s dress is gonna be better than mine.” Her Met Gala debut proved that she could shine not only in gymnastics but also in the world of high fashion.
As Simone and Jonathan prepare to make their joint debut at the 2025 Met Gala, all eyes will be on them. Will Simone once again deliver an unforgettable fashion moment? Fans and fashion enthusiasts alike will be eagerly waiting to find out.