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Simone Biles Catches Eyes in a Breathtaking Look at the ESPYS as Her Husband's Moment Has the Internet Divided — Photos
Photos from the ESPYS put the spotlight on the acclaimed gymnast's appearance. Then a red-carpet video prompted viewers to focus on something entirely different.
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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens arrived together at the 2026 ESPYS at New York City's David H. Koch Theater, posing for photographers as they walked the red carpet.
Other commenters speculated about the couple's chemistry, with some interpreting their red carpet expressions as a sign that they looked unhappy together. | Source: Instagram/people
The first images from the event quickly spread across social media, but it wasn't long before another moment from their appearance began attracting even more attention.
After Us Weekly shared a video of the couple's arrival, viewers began dissecting Owens' body language.
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The ESPYS weren't the first time the couple's public appearances sparked discussion online. Their relationship has continued to draw attention whenever they appear together at major sporting events or red carpets. | Source: Getty Images
In the clip, he stands beside Biles with a serious expression as she poses for photographers, prompting a flood of reactions online.
The video prompted a range of reactions on Instagram. Some viewers criticized Owens' demeanor, with one user writing on Instagram, "That's embarrassing." Another commented, "They never look happy together."
Others focused on his body language. Under a separate post, one commenter joked, "He standing there like a statue 😂," while another asked, "Why doesn’t he smile?"
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Not everyone saw the moment the same way. Someone else shifted the conversation back to the couple's appearance, writing, "It's prom attire! I ❤️ it!" Another added, "They really be the best dressed."
As the debate continued, the red carpet photos offered a closer look at what had first caught many people's attention. Biles wore a champagne-gold gown featuring a structured bodice, a thigh-high slit, and a sweeping train, completing the look with sparkling jewelry and metallic heels.
Owens paired her look with a chocolate-brown suit featuring satin lapels, a matching shirt and tie, a silver waist chain, and a floral lapel pin
Simone Biles smiled for photographers as she arrived at the 2026 ESPYS, but her red carpet appearance would soon become part of a much larger online conversation. While the first images highlighted her style, a video from the same event quickly shifted attention elsewhere. | Source: Getty Images
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Biles' dramatic gown became easier to appreciate in full-length photos, revealing its structured bodice, thigh-high slit, and sweeping train across the red carpet. Even as viewers debated another moment from the couple's arrival, many continued sharing images of her standout look. | Source: Getty Images
The discussion continued on X, where reactions remained mixed. One user praised the couple, "When you got someone who gets it, it shows. You can see it in the way they carry themselves."
Biles and Jonathan Owens paused for photographers during their red carpet appearance before a viral video prompted viewers to analyze the NFL player's body language. The photos, however, captured the couple smiling together as they made their way into the event. | Source: Getty Images
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A closer look at Biles' ESPYS outfit shows the flowing silhouette and long train that made her one of the evening's most talked-about fashion figures. As reactions to the viral video remained divided, the red carpet photos kept the spotlight on her look. | Source: Getty Images
Another took a different view, joking, "He look better than she do 😭😭😭." A third concluded, "easily one of the best dressed couples on the carpet tonight, they cleared."
The video may have sparked the online debate, but the red-carpet photos ensured Simone Biles' ESPYS look became the lasting image from the couple's appearance.
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