Simone Biles Apologizes to Bears Fans for Wearing Packers Jacket, Buys Chicago Gear

After facing backlash from Bears fans for wearing a Packers jacket, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has apologized and purchased Bears gear to make amends.

Simone Biles, the Olympic gold medalist and wife of Bears safety Jonathan Owens, has apologized to Bears fans for wearing a Packers jacket to a preseason game last month. Biles, who was supporting Owens at the time, faced heavy criticism from hardcore Bears fans, who were upset that she wore the gear of their rival in their home stadium while supporting a Bears player.

In the aftermath of the controversy, Biles has purchased more Bears gear to make amends. "Yes, I have plenty [of Bears gear] now," she said while leaving the Global Summit on Women's Mental Health, according to TMZ Sports. "So, don't you worry, guys!"

Simone Biles Apologizes to Bears Fans for Wearing Packers Jacket, Buys Chicago Gear

Biles initially seemed to double down on her choice of a Packers jacket after the initial backlash. Just days after she was originally seen wearing it, Biles posted a photo on Twitter of her wearing the jacket standing next to Owens with the caption "Bear Down." Owens then shared his wife's post to his Instagram stories and commented on her post with two hearts, one blue and one orange.

However, it appears that the angry posts from Bears fans may have had an effect on Biles. She has since apologized for her choice of attire and purchased Bears gear to show her support for her husband's team.

Simone Biles Apologizes to Bears Fans for Wearing Packers Jacket, Buys Chicago Gear

Owens, who signed a two-year deal with the Bears in March, is on the third team of his career and is looking to help lead a Bears turnaround after the team failed to make the playoffs the last two seasons. Biles is expected to attend plenty of Bears games this year, and now that she has her Chicago gear, the Bears fans will have plenty of reasons to cheer her on whenever she is shown on the jumbotron at Solider Field.

Biles' apology and purchase of Bears gear is a reminder that even the most famous athletes are not immune to the passions of sports fans. It is also a reminder that the bonds of family and love can sometimes transcend the rivalries that divide us.

Simone Biles Apologizes to Bears Fans for Wearing Packers Jacket, Buys Chicago Gear

In other news, Biles won three gold medals at the Paris Olympics this summer, becoming the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history. She did it all while being one of the oldest competitors in Olympics gymnastics history at 27. Her gold medals marked the completion of a dramatic comeback story for Biles, after she withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 due to a case of the twisties.

"Man, I’m super proud. Just because I see the work that she put in, and I saw what she went through," Owens told Fox News Digital in July. "And just for her to be able to come back, no fear, continue to dominate the way that she has, man, is just amazing."

Simone Biles Apologizes to Bears Fans for Wearing Packers Jacket, Buys Chicago Gear

"It’s a testament to the person that she is and her confidence and training to the work that she puts in. I can’t wait to keep watching her dreams come true."