👨👩👧 Parents
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Biological Mother: Shannon Biles – Struggled with substance abuse; Simone and her siblings went into foster care when Simone was 3.
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Biological Father: Kelvin Clemons – Not involved in Simone’s life.
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Adoptive Parents (grandparents):
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Ronald (Ron) Biles – Simone’s maternal grandfather, U.S. Air Force veteran.
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Nellie Cayetano Biles – Ron’s wife, originally from Belize.
👉 They adopted Simone and her younger sister Adria in 2000. Simone calls them Mom and Dad.
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👧 Siblings
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Adria Biles – Younger sister, adopted alongside Simone, also trained in gymnastics.
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Ronald Jr. (“Ron Jr.”) – Adoptive older brother (Ron & Nellie’s biological son), now a father himself.
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Adam Biles – Adoptive younger brother (Ron & Nellie’s biological son).
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Ashley & Tevin Biles-Thomas – Simone’s older biological siblings, raised separately by their great-aunt Harriet in Cleveland.
❤️ Husband
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Jonathan Owens – NFL safety (Chicago Bears).
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Married Simone in April 2023.
🍼 Extended Family
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Ronni Louise Biles – Simone’s niece (daughter of her brother Ron Jr., born 2022).
👨👩👦 Family Tree Summary
| Relation | Name |
|---|---|
| Biological Mother | Shannon Biles |
| Biological Father | Kelvin Clemons (not involved) |
| Adoptive Parents (Grandparents) | Ronald (Ron) Biles & Nellie Biles |
| Sister (adopted together) | Adria Biles |
| Half-Brothers (adoptive) | Ronald Jr. (with daughter Ronni Louise), Adam Biles |
| Older Siblings (biological) | Ashley, Tevin Biles-Thomas (raised by great-aunt Harriet) |
| Spouse | Jonathan Owens (m. 2023) |
| Niece | Ronni Louise Biles (daughter of Ron Jr.) |
✨ Key Highlights
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Simone credits Ron and Nellie with giving her stability and a "second shot at life"—a turning point that shaped her extraordinary career.
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She and Adria shared a strong bond growing up, raised side by side in Houston.
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Her adoptive parents have been unwavering supporters—from her Olympic victories to her wedding.
🌟 Key Notes
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Simone often says her grandparents-turned-parents, Ron and Nellie, “gave me a second chance at life.”
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Her family owns and runs World Champions Centre, Simone’s training gym in Texas.
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She remains very close to her sister Adria, and all of her family regularly supports her at competitions.
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