Simone Biles Shares Funny Story From Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding continues to spark conversations, even weeks after the celebration. One of the lighter moments surfaced when Olympic gymnast Simone Biles shared a funny story involving fellow musician Avril Lavigne.

The playful exchange quickly caught fans’ attention and added another memorable detail to the star-filled event.

Simone Biles, 29, appeared on the second day of the Faces of Fitness festival in Chicago on July 26. During the event, she spoke about mental health, guided attendees through calming breathing exercises, and answered audience questions.

One unexpected question asked whether she could reveal any gossip from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

Instagram | @laureussport | Simone Biles made fans laugh after joking that Avril Lavigne still had her sunglasses from the wedding.

According to a TikTok clip shared by an attendee, Biles responded with a smile, saying, “Avril Lavigne stole my sunglasses.” The audience laughed as she continued the story, explaining that the singer had walked away with her Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses during the July 3 celebration.

Biles jokingly added, “…Instagram her and be like, ‘Yo, can I get those YSLs back?’ Um, but I don’t think she’s seen it yet. Yeah.” Her lighthearted remark quickly became one of the event’s most talked-about moments.

A Star-Studded Wedding Celebration

Biles attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York City alongside her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, 31. The ceremony attracted several well-known guests from sports and entertainment.

A few days after the wedding, Biles posted photos from the event on Instagram. She captioned the images, “the perfect love story, followed by the perfect nighTT ❣️.” She wore a metallic red wine gown created by DO LONG and completed the look with Maison Spoiled High Jewelry. Owens coordinated with a matching suit jacket, creating a polished appearance for the celebration.

The Instagram post also sparked curiosity about Biles’ friendship with Swift. One commenter asked, “When has Simone Biles and Taylor Swift even spoken to each other?😂”

Biles answered with a short but pointed reply: “remember this, I only show y’all what I want y’all to know.”

Her response reminded followers that public appearances and social media posts rarely reflect every personal relationship.

Taylor Swift’s Support for Simone Biles

Instagram | @perezhilton | Taylor Swift and Simone Biles have continued to support each other, showing that genuine friendships often grow through shared milestones.

Taylor Swift, 36, has been connected to several important moments in Biles’ career. During the 2024 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials, Biles performed her floor routine to Swift’s song “…Ready for It?” Swift later praised the performance on X, highlighting the gymnast’s impressive routine.

Swift also supported Biles during her return to competition after the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Following Biles’ decision to withdraw from several events to focus on her mental health, Swift narrated a video celebrating the gymnast’s resilience and comeback, offering public encouragement during an important chapter of her career.

The playful sunglasses story showed another side of a glamorous celebrity wedding. While the celebration featured famous guests and elegant fashion, Simone Biles’ humorous comment about Avril Lavigne added a relatable moment that resonated with fans.

It also reflected the friendly connections shared among some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.