Simone Biles Advised Against Wearing Packers Jacket to Bears Game
- Simone Biles was warned by a friend not to wear a Packers jacket to her husband's Bears game.
- Her outfit choice sparked controversy and backlash on social media.
- The incident highlights the scrutiny and attention athletes' partners can face in the public eye.
Simone Biles found herself at the center of a social media uproar after wearing a Green Bay Packers jacket to her husband Jonathan Owens’ Chicago Bears game over the weekend. Despite a friend's warning on HBO's "Hard Knocks" to reconsider her outfit choice, Biles, 27, opted to don the jacket, which featured Owens' name and number. The rivalry between the Packers and Bears heightened the shock among fans, leading to critical comments online, with one suggesting that Biles should be stripped of her Olympic medals for the fashion faux pas. In the face of the backlash, Biles remained unfazed, engaging with Chicago Bears fans in a video shared by NBC Sports, where she proudly declared herself "The Bears’ newest fan." She also took to Instagram to showcase her outfit, which she paired with black and white Nike sneakers, captioning her post with "🗣️ ‘bear down’" and sharing a sweet moment with Owens on the field. Owens showed his support by commenting with blue and orange heart emojis. This incident is not the first time the couple has stirred controversy with their clothing choices. Earlier this month, Owens faced criticism for wearing Biles' Olympic gold medal from the Paris Games. Biles responded to the negativity by calling out detractors, labeling them as “f–ing miserable,” highlighting her resilience against public scrutiny.