Some internet users were too fast to comment on the bride’s edges — and she was just as too fast to shut them down
Simone Biles is not letting anyone dim her just-married glow.
The medal-winning Olympic gymnast, 26, and NFL safety Jonathan Owens, 27, officially married on Saturday during a quaint courthouse ceremony in Houston.
Biles opened in the joyous moment on internet alongside her fans, sharing pictures of the couple’s close nuptials. But, she was met with criticism from social media trolls, who took it upon themselves to comment on her marriage-day hairstyle.
For the occasion, Biles styled her hair into a high ponytail with waves, and haters called out the out of her edges, or the hair on her forehead.
Twitter users rallied behind Biles, one writing, “There is no way there should be this much discourse around THEE SIMONE BILES natural hair being worn at her marriage.”
Then, the bride herself chimed in the chat.
In response to another user defending her updo — “Simone Biles is one of THEE top gymnasts we’ve ever seen and y’all worried about her hair…..?!” they wrote — the athlete reassured them that she remains unbothered.
“I think they also forget I live in HOUSTON TEXAS & I sweat those out!! Soon as we stepped outside for pics but they can keep complaining idc idc idc,” replied Biles.
Biles still looked glamorous as ever, although, she did mention that she wasn’t as nearly prepared for the local celebration as much as she is for her destination wedding, which will see the athlete in four gowns.
In an Instagram Story shared over the weekend, Biles opened that her tiered halter-neck gown, as well as her shoes, bouquet and marriage band, were bought off of Amazon the week of.
“Not quite prepared for courthouse ceremony as I am for the big marriage,” she wrote.
Turns out, Biles’ confection from online boutique Selfie Leslie retails for $119 (a steal!). Though, she said her Amazon shoes were “not comfy at all” and she had to switch them out for another pair.