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Simone Biles has evolved from world-class gymnast to full-fledged celebrity. Once a starstruck teen tweeting about Beyoncé, she's now the center of attention for both sports and entertainment elites-frequently seen interacting with A-listers like Justin and Hailey Bieber.
Many still recall the 2016 MTV VMAs, when the U.S. gymnastics team, led by Biles, presented the award for Best Female Video to Beyoncé. Simone later took to social media to gush, "Q U E E N B," channeling her inner fangirl.
Fast forward nine years, and the tables have turned. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, stars like Tom Cruise, Arianna Grande and Lady Gaga packed the Bercy Arena to cheer on Biles during her fourth Olympic appearance. Today, Simone proudly counts her former idols as friends.
Simone and the Biebers: A social media moment
On Saturday, August 16, Hailey Bieber posted a carousel of selfies to Instagram with the cryptic caption, "well... yes!" The post quickly went viral, racking up 1.4 million likes and over 5,000 comments.
Among the replies was a striking message from Simone Biles herself: "YOU ARE WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE." The empowering comment instantly caught users' attention, sparking a wave of reactions.
Simone's star power shines
If anyone doubted Biles' influence, her comment's traction says it all-2,600 likes and 30 replies, some of them sparking debate. It's a testament not only to her friendship with the Biebers but also to her cultural clout.
The Olympic champion has long expressed admiration for Justin Bieber, and now Hailey too. That admiration has blossomed into a genuine friendship that plays out regularly on social media. Not bad for a girl from Ohio who, just over a decade ago, tweeted: "I'm so obsessed with Justin Bieber's album."