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Recalling Simone Biles’ Paris Olympics Triumph, Snoop Dogg Makes Hilarious Confession: ‘13 ft in the Air’

The Paris Olympics served up a buffet of unforgettable moments, from jaw-dropping performances to star-studded sidelines. While events like equestrian and tennis had their fair share of famous fans, gymnastics took center stage, with none other than Simone Biles dazzling under the spotlight. Her cheering squad? Oh, just a casual who’s-who of Hollywood and beyond, featuring Ariana Grande, her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo, Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise, Anna Wintour, Jessica Chastain, and—you guessed it—the legendary Snoop Dogg.

But leave it to Snoop Dogg to steal the show, proving he’s not just a rap icon but also the ultimate hypeman for the U.S. women’s team. From the stands, he cheered Simone on like a proud uncle at a family reunion. His reactions were so animated and full of energy that one particular photo of him went viral. Fast-forward to now, and Snoop’s added his own hilarious twist to the moment, making a confession about that iconic meme-worthy reaction that has fans cracking up all over again.

Snoop Dogg reacts to the viral meme!

In a recent video shared by The Jennifer Hudson Show, Snoop Dogg graced the show and chatted with the host, aka singer and actress, aka J.Hud. When she asked him about his viral meme picture, a torch bearer for Team USA Snoop replied, “I think I was at I don’t know if that was gymnastics, it was something that was quiet and then all of a sudden you had to make a whole lot of noise. Simone Biles jumped about 13 ft in the air.” The viral pic of Snoop Dogg? Yep, the guy was all kinds of shook. Rocking a Biles T-shirt, he was totally in awe of Simone, his sunglasses pushed up, wide-eyed, and his eyes practically popping out in shock or disbelief.

Simone Biles absolutely stole the show at the Olympics with her jaw-dropping floor routine, where she hit a crazy 12-foot jump! Picture this: she soared higher than even some of basketball’s best, jumping in sync with Taylor Swift’s beats. And here’s the kicker—she’s only 4’8, so if you subtract her height from that 12-foot leap, she cleared a mind-blowing 7’4″, which is taller than Victor Wembanyama, one of the tallest players in the NBA and at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Simone Biles

Plus, Simone Biles beat his vertical leap of 10 feet! She nailed a score of 15.066 (with 6.900 for difficulty and 8.166 for execution) in that routine, and you could tell—Snoop was shook! But let’s not forget that gymnastics wasn’t the only time Snoop Dogg made his mark. He had plenty of other moments that kept him busy and vibing all throughout the Paris Olympics!

Uncle Snoop lived his dreams at the Paris Olympics!

While many hailed Snoop Dogg as the unofficial mascot of Team USA in Paris the hip-hop legend described his time at the Olympics as a dream come true, feeling like a big kid. He got to do everything he imagined, and thanks to the NBC team, he had the freedom to showcase his talents and spread a lot of love and joy while doing it! It all kicked off when he was chosen as one of the few cultural icons to carry the Olympic torch during the grand Opening Ceremony of the Games.

Not only that, but the legend himself also became an NBC commentator, adding his signature style and vibe to the whole experience. And if that wasn’t enough, Snoop reunited with his longtime buddy, Martha Stewart, for the Olympic dressage competition. The two of them were rocking full riding gear—helmets, riding coats, the whole vibe—and celebrated Stewart’s 83rd birthday in true style. But wait, there’s more!

Snoop didn’t just hang out in the stands; he got his hands wet too, joining the one and only Michael Phelps in an NBC segment for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Phelps was giving Snoop some swim secrets, talking about how his wingspan and lung power were key to his success. Snoop, being Snoop, had to chime in, saying, “You just described me. I definitely have great lung power. And I do have a swimmer’s body…We could be twins.” Classic Snoop move, right? And that wasn’t the end of it—he was right there cheering on his fellow Olympians, too.

Snoop also showed some serious heart when he supported Caeleb Dressel, the eight-time Olympic medalist, as he claimed another gold in the U.S. men’s 4×100 freestyle relay. The rapper was right there with Dressel’s family, cheering him on like the legend he is. And when the athletes weren’t busy winning medals or training, they were all about that Olympic pin trading. Snoop got in on the fun too! He even had his own custom pin, which none other than Coco Gauff snagged for herself. Whether it was on the field, in the pool, or in the Olympic village, Snoop Dogg was everywhere, leaving his mark and keeping that Snoop vibe alive in Paris and now maybe for LA too!

Olympic champion Simone Biles linked up with supermodel Winnie Harlow at an event for a high-profile brand.

Simone Biles is fresh off of a busy Thanksgiving weekend where she made the trip to Detroit to watch hubby Jonathan Owens and the Chicago Bears take on the Lions before enjoying a Thanksgiving dinner.

Since then, she has showed off a dramatic new hairdo before attending an event for a high-profile brand on Wednesday night.

Photos surfaced on social media of the Olympic champion, who stands at 4-foot-8, posing for a photo after linking up with supermodel Winnie Harlow, who has posed for SI Swim.

Winnie stands at 5-foot-9, and she towered over Biles at an event for luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet.

The event capped off a busy day for the Olympian, who documented various moments on social media.

The day started off with Biles’ “first time working out since the Olympics.”

She later kicked back on the balcony of the apartment she shares with Jonathan Owens in Chicago, enjoying some breakfast and soaking in the sun.

A day in the life of Simone Biles doesn’t seem too shabby.

While Simone is currently freezing in Chicago, perhaps she should consider a trip out West to watch her husband and the Bears take on the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara during Week 14 of the NFL season on Sunday, December 8.

Simone Biles Does Her First Workout Since the Olympics — and Says This Kind of Class Is ‘Too Hard’

Simone Biles may be the most decorated gymnast in history — but even she isn’t immune to a “hard” workout session.

In a post shared to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Biles, 27, documented her first workout following her historic run at the Paris Olympics.

“First time working out since the olympics,” the gymnast wrote. “This is what I wore to a pilates class that I will never be attending again! Y’all stay strong out there lmao. It was too hard.”

During the Netflix docuseries Simone Biles: Rising, the gymnast opened up about her advanced age (for gymnastics) and how she feels differently now than she did earlier in her career.

“Since I’m older, my body is like a ticking time bomb,” Biles said in the series, and noted that despite suffering a calf injury during the Paris Olympics, she refused to quit and relive her early exit in the Tokyo Games.

Coming off her successful Gold Over America Tour, Biles has been tight-lipped about her future in gymnastics — specifically if she will return for a fourth Olympic games in Los Angeles in 2028.

Simone Biles

“This is my last, definitely Yurchenko double pike [vault]. I mean I kind of nailed that one. So never say never,” BIles told reporters following the Paris Games. “The home Games — the next Olympics is at home, so you just never know. But I am getting really old.”

Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens told PEOPLE in August that he’s on board with whatever she decides.

“If she feels like it is time to focus on life … because when you are locked in, you do have to sacrifice a lot and you do miss a lot,” Owens told PEOPLE.

“That’s the one thing that she would just have to figure out for herself. And like I said, man, I’m here to support her a thousand percent whatever she decides to do,” he added.

Gymnast Simone Biles vows to ‘never’ return to Pilates class, cites difficulty with first experience

Simone Biles is an elite athlete and one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, but she recently admitted she struggled to get through a workout.

Biles apparently took some time off after she won her fifth, sixth and seventh Olympic gold medals earlier this year in Paris.

But she recently resumed her workouts.

According to Biles’ social media account, Pilates was at least part of her first post-Olympics workout, but her experience with the popular exercise was not something she is interested in doing again.

“First time working out since the olympics,” the superstar gymnast wrote on her Instagram story Wednesday. “This is what I wore to a Pilates class that I will never be attending again! Y’all stay strong out there lmao. It was too hard.”

Joseph Pilates is credited with developing the exercise. A typical Pilates class involves machines, which use bands and movable benches.

Exercises focus on Improving flexibility and building muscle strength. When done properly, Pilates has also been known to help lower back and leg muscles.

Biles has not ruled out competing again in the Olympics.

“Never say never. The next Olympics is at home. So, you just never know. But I am getting really old,” Biles, 27, said in August.

The Summer Games are scheduled to return to the U.S. in 2028, when athletes from across the globe descend upon Los Angeles. It will mark the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics an American city hosts the summer edition of the Games.

In addition to the three gold medals she earned at the Paris Olympics, Biles also won silver in the floor exercise.

Simone Biles isn’t just the GOAT in gymnastics—she’s the kind of athlete who could dominate any sport if she wanted to. This powerhouse hits heights of 12 feet—yep, higher than Victor Wembanyama, the NBA’s tallest player. And she’s no stranger to flexing her skills off the mat. Case in point: that time she raced her husband Jonathan Owens’ Packers teammate, Christian Watson. Watson might have stumbled into a win, but even he admitted, “Gymnasts are sneaky fast.” She’s even proven she can hold her own in men’s gymnastics, too. In a playful Instagram face-off, she and fellow Olympian Fred Richard went toe-to-toe trying out each other’s moves.

From flares to the iconic Japanese handstand, Simone nailed it all, earning Fred’s playful praise: “Almost better than me.” She’s a multi-sport marvel, effortlessly owning every challenge thrown her way. Still, even a superhuman like Simone has her kryptonite. For Simone Biles, there’s one exercise that’s been following her around for a while, and it’s one that many athletes—like Tiger Woods—swear by as their favorite. But Simone? She’s not having it. After her first attempt post-Paris, she flat-out refused to continue.

Simone Biles has found her Achilles‘ heel

Whenever the 27-year-old steps on the mat, the world stops and watches. They can’t help but do it. Simone Biles has proved her mettle on the mat by becoming one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world. She even shattered the glass ceiling and changed the whole meaning of what being an elite athlete is like. But on December 4, the Olympian posted a cheeky story on Instagram. What did she say? “first time working out since the Olympics… this is what I wore to a Pilates class that I will never be attending again! y’all stay strong out there lmao… it was too hard.” 

Posing in a chic fit from her Athleta X Simone Biles line, the Olympian looked as amazing as ever. However, her classic sense of humor might catch everyone off guard. We’ve often considered the gymnast a superhuman. Yet, it isn’t quite surprising that she hasn’t taken a liking to Pilates. In 2020, the gymnast took part in a Pilates workout class with fellow Olympian Katie Ledecky and Joi Wade while discussing their 2021 personal fitness goals during an event sponsored by Visa and Capital One.

While Ledecky found the time to fit Pilates into her routine, the same can’t be said about Simone Biles. Even though she has incredible athleticism and flexibility, she has harbored a love-hate relationship with Pilates. Well, color us surprised. Despite it all, the 27-year-old couldn’t keep up with an ‘elite-level’ class. It looks like her feelings from back then haven’t changed at all. However, what does the G.O.A.T.’s intense training entail?

The 27-year-old follows a strict routine that includes being at the gym from 9 am to 12 pm, promptly followed by a lunch break. What does the gymnast eat, you ask? To ensure she gets her daily dose of protein, it would usually be chicken or fish, followed by a quick snack. The Olympian would then head back to the gym and train from 3 pm to 6 pm. However, she has also incorporated cross-training into the routine. This includes swimming, running, biking, and more. She also indulges in bodyweight exercises, core strengthening, and resistance training. Even though the 11x Olympic medalist is not a fan, a few other athletes think otherwise.

Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods and LeBron James have incorporated Pilates into their life

Simone Biles reinvented the meaning of being an athlete. But Tiger Woods also played a part in redefining a golfer’s fitness. How’s that, you ask? Before the golf legend stepped onto the course, there wasn’t a fitness standard to hold anyone up to. However, many took his core strength, incredible flexibility, and balance as a path to success. What did he do to stand out from the crowd?

The 48-year-old has a very rigorous routine, and Pilates holds a special place there. It has become a huge part of the sport, where it has been recognized as a must-have to improve the game and prolong one’s career. On the other hand, the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens partnered with All-American Pilates to open the PGA Pilates studio. However, he isn’t the only one.

NBA superstar LeBron James has snuck Pilates into his intense training regime. In the middle of his seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, he would often train at a location in Akron, Ohio. Why, you ask? He would often swim and take yoga or Pilates classes. He credited his off-season endeavors for his stamina and flexibility during the seasons.
These often would allow him to play more than 40 minutes every game without any issues. Why did he take these classes? According to the athlete, he always took on new things to stay above the curve. But if you’re hoping to catch a professional basketball player during these training sessions, then you’re mistaken. “We hold a secret society over there. We don’t tell too many people,” he told reporters years ago. Pilates might have helped these athletes progress in their illustrious careers. However, Simone Biles wouldn’t want to be a part of that group.

Jonathan Owens Showcases ‘Immaculate’ Thanksgiving Spread Celebrated with Simone Biles After Bears Game

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are finally getting to spend some quality time together. Despite the couple tying the knot back in 2023, it has been a rough ride for the duo. Owing to the immensely hectic schedule of both the athletes, Biles and Owens seldom got the chance to live like a normally married couple. Now, they traveled back and forth to see each other. But that never compensated for the lack of ‘me’ time they missed out on.

It was only after the Paris Olympics that things were supposed to get better for the couple. But again, Biles got busy with her GOAT tour, extending their long-distance marriage more. Luckily for the duo, things seem to have been getting normal for the power couple. While Owens expressed his joy about getting back home to see Biles cooking, the couple is also very close to moving into their dream home.

Now, getting to be around each other, what better way to celebrate the occasion than to lay out a sumptuous Thanksgiving spread? Despite a heartbreaking loss for the Bears at the Ford Field, the Thanksgiving spirit did not go down at the Biles house. In a recent Instagram story, Jonathan Owens relived their Thanksgiving celebration by sharing a post uploaded by ‘@chefdamecooks’ aka Executive Private Chef, Damon A Ruff. While the couple visited Chi Town to let go of their diets for the day, the menu for the evening was mouthwatering, to say the least. Quite rightly, Owens wrote on his Instagram story, “The spread was immaculate.”

Chef Damon shared a reel of his master piece spread writing, “Have to take a moment to say Thank you @jowens for the booking !!! 🫡” Jonathan further praised the culinary expert, commenting, Appreciate you always bro🤞🏽” acknowledging his talent and efforts. As the camera panned the items for the evening, we could spot a number of delicacies listed.

To start things off, there were Bourbon deviled eggs and stuffed cornbread muffins for the Olympic champion and her husband to munch on. The sides too seemed to be a showstopper. It had buttered brown gravy mash, 5 cheese mac attack, cinnamon toast crunch yams, traditional chicken dressing, raspberry cranberry remoulade, and green bean casserole.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens

Well, while these were certainly some top-of-the-line delicacies, the real showstoppers were yet to come. After all, what’s Thanksgiving without a giant bird lining up on your table? Well, the spread also included Dutch oven Bourbon turkey and Korean honey-fried chicken to set the delicious alarm bells going off. Now, this was quite an expected outing for the duo. Despite having to maintain peak physical fitness, both Biles and Owens love to gorge on sumptuous delicacies. And taking her love for food to another level, Biles will now be opening a restaurant of her own!

Simone Biles’ very own restaurant is now a reality

When an Olympian’s Instagram bio mentions ‘margarita, mojito, and mimosa lover’, it is understandable how much Biles loves tasting different delicacies. In a recent interview, the US gymnastics GOAT mentioned how her favorite pastime was to stroll around the city with Owens and find new food spots to explore. Well, Biles is now turning her inclination towards good food into passion. In a recent update, Biles has dropped a major announcement. She will now be venturing into the food industry to give her fans a top-level culinary experience.

According to the news, Biles, collaborating with The Playmakers Group, will be opening her restaurant, ‘Taste of Gold.’ The eatery will be located at a prime location near the airport, making it easy for her customers to set sail on a lavish culinary treat. And as always, supporting her in her endeavors is Jonathan Owens. Sharing the news, the Chicago Bears’ star penned down, “So proud of my baby!!!! Can’t wait until it opens.” Thus, even after the Olympics are over, Biles continues to make waves. And with Jonathan Owens by her side, the future is looking as rosy as ever for the power couple.

Jordan Chiles Reveals Teammate Simone Biles ‘Gave Me Hope’ When She Almost Quit Gymnastics | Video

A few years ago, Jordan Chiles was close to quitting the sport she’d loved since she was a child. That is, until her best friend — and fellow gold medal-winning Team USA gymnast — Simone Biles talked her into staying, the Olympian told Power Women Summit attendees Tuesday morning in her Keynote Speech.

“In 2018, I was struggling mentally, physically, emotionally, and I began to doubt if this work still had a place for me. The weight of expectations, the fear of failure, the pressure of being perfect, and the hurt caused by being overlooked made me question everything,” Chiles said. “I learned that the system wasn’t built for people who looked or even acted like me. For so long, I was told that in order to achieve my dream, I had to fit into a space that felt unnatural.”

The athlete further explained, “It was my best friend Simone who gave me hope and a new path to my dream when I was about to give it up.”

As the Olympic keynote speaker told Elle earlier this year, “Every single time I went into a competition, I was like, ‘Well, what are they going to say this time?’ I was racially attacked. I was always told, ‘You’re not the typical gymnast. You look like a man. You’re too muscular.’”

Speaking on the Summit’s theme of “Aspire,” Chiles added, “The journey from aspiration to reality is never a straight line. My career has been defined, not only by the time I soared, but by the time I experienced deep hurt and disappointment and then chose to rise again.”

Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles
PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 25: (L-R) Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles of Team United States pose for a photo during a Gymnastics training session in the Bercy Arena ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

She also praised “women who refused to accept limits, who showed us that not only do we belong in these spaces, but we can thrive and redefine them.” And Chiles called out her doubters, who questioned her childhood goal to one day “stand on the podium with a gold medal around my neck.”

“News flash for the people who said that would never happen, I think gold definitely is my color,” Chiles beamed as the audience laughed.

Chiles was a member of the gold medal-winning team at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, as well as the silver medal-winning team at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. A bronze individual medal that was awarded to her in the 2024 Olympics for her floor exercise was, controversially, revoked by an arbitration court, and given to Romanian Ana Bărbosu instead.

“I have no words. This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey,” Chiles said in a statement at the time. “To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful.”

At the Power Women Summit, she said that competing often took a heavy toll on her mental and physical well-being, adding, “I learned that I would have to change the culture and rebuild what society believed was acceptable.”

“But each time I’ve been knocked out, I found a way to stand back up, wipe the tears and go again, not just for myself, but for every little Black girl watching me, for every child dreaming big and waiting to see someone who looks like them rise above the noise and success,” Chiles continued. “My journey is our open door.”

TheWrap’s Power Women Summit is the essential gathering of the most influential women across entertainment and media. The event aims to inspire and empower women across the landscape of their professional careers and personal lives. With the theme, “Aspire,” this year’s PWS provides one day of keynotes, panels, workshops and networking. For more information visit thewrap.com/pwsFor all of TheWrap’s Power Women Summit 2024 coverage, click here.

Just a few days ago, I saw Kendall Jenner rock her shortest haircut yet. Several months before that, I spotted Jennifer Aniston with a gorgeous blonde bob while posing on the cover of Variety magazine. Then, of course, there was Lily Collins, who rocked a chic new cut back in June. Seeing all these short looks inspired me to get a braided bob of my own—but it appears I’m not the only one, because Simone Biles has officially hopped on the short hair bandwagon.

The 27-year-old gold medalist took to Instagram Stories this weekend and gave followers a glimpse of her fabulous new ‘do, featuring a curly nano bob with a side part.

Biles also shared a selfie alongside her husband, Jonathan Owens, who appears to be a big fan of the new look. Biles wrote, “I cut my hair.”

This isn’t the first time I noticed Biles step out with shorter hair. In November, when she attended the Country Music Awards, she sported not one, but two stunning bob styles. Biles shared both looks on Instagram, and in the first slide, she dons a little red dress with a sleek, Posh Spice-inspired ‘do. In the second slide, she poses in a stunning silver gown with a glamorous curly bob that gives major Marilyn Monroe vibes.

The star athlete also included footage of her hairstylist adjusting her short curls in what appears to be her dressing room.

Biles’s recent hair transformation is quite the switch from her go-to style, which featured wavy, long locks and a middle part.

Simone Biles

Despite past criticisms from fans about her hair during the Paris 2024 Olympics, Biles has opened up about embracing her natural hair. She told Elle, “I’m finally learning to love my hair and the texture that I have and the styles that I can do…I used to worry about [my hair being considered] not professional. But I’m not embarrassed about it anymore.”

Another bonus? She has her husband’s full support. During her chat with Elle in July, she recalled how Owens gushed over one of her braided hairstyles. She added, “I got this done yesterday, and he said, ‘Oh my gosh, I love it!’ He loves the smell of hair being straightened. He gets his hair braided every two weeks, so we’re in a similar boat.”

Loving this new bob on you, Simone.

Making Big Headlines, Simone Biles’ Reason Behind ‘Prada Bob’ May Link to $4 Million Worth Actress

Simone Biles is flipping the script once again—this time, it’s all about her hair! From changing the way people think about mental health to proving that age is just a number with her Olympic victories at 27, she’s always ahead of the game. And of course, her style is always on point, whether it’s with fashion statements or rocking a fresh new look. Now, when it comes to her hair, Simone’s not shy about it. She’s been known to say, “Don’t come for me about my hair,” and honestly, we get it. Her hair is gorgeous, and right now, she’s fully in her bob era.

On November 19, after wrapping up her GOAT Tour, Simone shared a selfie on Instagram Stories, showing off her new chin-length bob. It’s got soft waves and a deep side part, a total switch-up from the long middle-parted hair she’s been sporting all summer and fall. She didn’t just stop at the hair though, she paired it with a super chic off-duty outfit: a black long-sleeve jersey shirt worn as a mini dress and thigh-high silver boots. And of course, those eye-catching necklaces of hers just took the whole look to the next level. Talk about slaying it.

Fast forward to November 30, and Simone shared another mirror selfie, this time with her husband, Jonathan Owens. They were dressed down in neutral sweatpants and long-sleeve shirts, but once again, Simone’s bob was the star. She styled it with soft curls at the edges, giving it that effortlessly chic vibe. “I cut my hair,” she captioned the shot, and it was clear she was loving the new look. Just a few days before, she wore her hair in a high ponytail for Jonathan’s Thanksgiving Day football game. Simone’s switching things up, and it’s looking amazing.

Now here’s the cool part: Simone’s new bob is actually part of a bigger trend—the “Prada Bob.” This style has been all the rage among celebrities this year. Simone’s new cut looks a lot like the one Joey King wore at the Cannes Film Festival earlier in the year. Celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who created Joey’s look, described the Prada Bob as a short, blunt cut that swoops inward just above the jawline, with an asymmetric feel. It gives the illusion of being a little longer toward the nape of the neck.

And while Joey King’s rocking the look with an estimated net worth of $4 million in 2024, Simone’s giving the cut her own twist. It’s clear—Simone is setting trends, not following them, and this bob is just another way she’s proving she’s at the top of her game even though she usually faces criticism because of her hair!

Simone Biles’ bold and unfiltered response to hair criticism—she’s done with the hate!

Simone Biles

Simone Biles has never kept quiet on how she handles backlash, especially on her hair. She has learned very well to deal with negativity from social media, such as the time when Simone Biles posted pictures of her wedding day with Jonathan Owens in 2023, where some internet users criticized her hair as messy. However, Biles was not one of those bothered by the outside noise directing her attention away from her performances.“I don’t really care if my edges aren’t smooth,” she said. “I never thought about my hair the way other people see it.”

Fast forward to this year, just before the Paris Olympics, Biles received the hair criticism again. One sunny summer day she filmed herself in France and styled a high ponytail, which she shared on Instagram. While she captioned it, “Don’t come for me about my hair. IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC & it’s like 9,000 degrees … oh & a 45 min ride.” Biles followed up with another post, telling critics, “Next time you wanna comment on a black girl’s hair. JUST DON’T.” 

Earlier this year, Biles spoke to Elle magazine about embracing her natural hair and the hair texture for the first time. This is not the first time she is speaking on this, since she has previously discussed her transition to accepting the natural hair look. “I used to worry about [my hair being considered] not professional,” she admitted. “But I’m not embarrassed about it anymore.” Simone Biles possesses naturally curly, coily hair, the type that comes with most Black women. She also said she had never mastered how to set her hair, perhaps because she always left it to the so-called ‘hair experts.’ Later in her career, when she became successful, she decided it was time to fully accept her hair, and now it is a part of her journey to accept herself. And it appears like she has a thing for changing hairstyles.

Sunisa Lee embraces New Yorker status with custom Jets jersey

The Olympic gold medalist continues a jam-packed holiday season cheering on her favorite team, and bringing a friend along for the ride.

Sunisa Lee is embracing her New Yorker status, and spending her Sunday cheering on her favorite team.

Today, the two-time Olympic gold medalist shared some pictures from Metlife Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey, where she is cheering on the New York Jets. Ahead of the Jets game, during which, they will take on the Seattle Seahawks, Lee shared a photo to her Instagram Story on the field, in which she is rocking her own custom Jets jersey.

On the back of the shirt is her nickname, Suni, and the number 24, which seemingly symbolizes the incredible year she’s had. And of course, Lee is sharing this moment with a special friend of hers — beauty influencer Katie Fang.

Suni Lee

In another photo shared to Lee’s story, 19-year-old Fang is seen making a kissy face to the camera. Evidently, this game is a significant milestone for Fang.

“brought my child with me to her first football game ever,” Lee wrote.

The past few weekends have been jam-packed for Lee, who recently came back from the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix where she partied up with NASCAR’s Toni Breidinger, and had a pleasant reunion with her Olympic gymnast sisters, Hezly Rivera and Jade Carey.

Even during the holidays, our girl is always on the move!