How does one person pack a honeymoon, a prestigious award nomination, a girls’ trip, a milestone birthday, and a college visit into a single month? Ask Simone Biles—she’s making it look effortless. Simone kicked off the month with a long-overdue South African honeymoon, sharing jaw-dropping pics of safaris and scenic helicopter rides. Hot on its heels came a nomination for Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year—because, of course, the GOAT doesn’t slow down. The 28-year-old gymnastics superstar has been on a whirlwind lately, and her latest move? Trading her packed schedule for a courtside date night with her husband, Jonathan Owens, that’s got everyone buzzing.
Simone, the 28-year-old gymnastics icon with a jaw-dropping 30 World Championship medals, has been a fixture on the NFL sidelines this season, cheering on her husband, Jonathan Owens, in his debut year with the Chicago Bears. From Thanksgiving showdowns against the Detroit Lions to the Bears’ final clash with the Green Bay Packers in January, she’s been his biggest fan. But once the football season wrapped, the couple jetted off to South Africa for a honeymoon that was equal parts adventure and Instagram gold. Think wildlife safaris, gourmet feasts, a helicopter ride, and stunning views from Table Mountain. Not a bad way to kick off married life, right?
Fast forward to this week, and the duo traded exotic landscapes for a buzzing NBA arena. Simone took to Instagram Stories to flaunt their latest date night vibes, rocking a sleek Balenciaga jacket shirt and thigh-high boots while Jonathan kept it cool in a brown tee and ripped jeans. The destination? A Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game that had the crowd, and Simone, on their feet. But it wasn’t just the slam dunks or the scoreline that stole her attention. In a follow-up story, she posted a snap of the packed stadium and followed it with another story with a six-word caption that’s got everyone talking. The caption said “mini clutch is so freakin cute,” as we saw the Houston Rockets mascot walking by Biles as she makes a video.
For the uninitiated, Clutch the Bear isn’t just any mascot. Now in his 28th season with the Houston Rockets, this fuzzy fan-favourite is a local legend. Whether he’s hyping up the crowd at home games or popping up at community events around Houston, Clutch knows how to work a room—or an arena. And clearly, he’s won over Simone too. Her adorable shoutout to the “mini” version of Clutch (likely a plush toy or a pint-sized mascot moment) proves she’s got a soft spot for the little guy.
This isn’t just a story about a celebrity couple enjoying a night out—it’s a peek into how Simone and Jonathan balance their high-octane careers with a relationship that’s equal parts fun and supportive. From NFL sidelines to South African skies and now NBA courtside, they’re living proof that love and adventure go hand in hand.
