Simone Biles added another achievement to her long list of accolades. The gymnast served as an official NFL guest photographer during a Sunday game between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers. She was seen snapping photos on the field and interacting with members of the teams.
Simone Biles is the latest celebrity to serve as an official NFL guest photographer
Biles was seen on the field and interacting with the league’s team as she took photographs of NFL players on Sunday. She was paired with the league’s Live Content Correspondents team and gained mentorship to document the event, according to a press release.
Biles was seen wearing an NFL media vest and carrying a Sony camera while on the field. She took photos of players during the game and warm-up, including her husband Jonathan Owens, who is a safety for Chicago.
It’s “just a little side gig,” she told ESPN.
Biles’s Team USA teammate Suni Lee took on a similar role during the Christmas Day matchup game against the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions. The NFL has previously tapped other celebrities as guest photographers, including Method Man, Kevin Durant and Marshawn Lynch.
Simone Biles has shown public support for her husband, Jonathan Owens
Biles has previously attended Chicago Bears games in support of Owens. Although the San Francisco 49ers secured a 42-38 victory on Sunday, she has previously expressed support for the Bears on social media.
On Saturday, Biles shared a picture of the Bears’ official account on her Instagram account. She wrote: “BEAR DOWN BABYYYYY” and followed up with “proud of you @jowens,” according to Athlon Sports.
Owens joined the Bears in the 2024 season and signed a two-year contract worth $4.75 million. He and Biles got married in 2023.