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Simone Biles Joins Swift-Kelce NYC Wedding, Posts Instagram Message

7/8/2026

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Biles Attends Wedding

Simone Biles attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s New York City wedding on July 3, 2026 and arrived with husband Jonathan Owens, Indianapolis Colts safety, in outfits.
Simone Biles posted Instagram and replied, “Remember this, I only show y’all what I want y’all to know.”
Simone Biles’s friendship with Taylor Swift began in 2021 after Swift narrated a tribute on Biles’s return from the Tokyo “twisties” and praised routine at 2024 trials.

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Biles Dazzles Wedding

The wedding took place at Madison Square Garden, a sports arena repurposed for the pop-star ceremony.
Simone Biles wore a blood-red DO LONG gown with Maison Spoiled high-jewelry, drawing Instagram fashion praise.
Taylor Swift replied on Instagram, calling the week a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience.
NFL stars Travis Kelce and Jonathan Owens attended, prompting Swift to say heroes can be a heavy burden and a chance to change everything.

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Swift Invites

The guest list for the ceremony sparked online debate over invites such as Machine Gun Kelly, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, Nelly and Ashanti.
The Cut called the list “wide-ranging,” saying Swift and Kelce invited anyone they had brushed elbows with.
Coverage noted guests came from music, film and sports, underscoring the couple’s cross-industry network.
Both outlets said the wedding’s media buzz amplified discussions about celebrity networking in pop culture.

History

Historical Context

On September 13 2009, 19-year-old Taylor Swift won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video and was interrupted by Kanye West, who shouted that Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” deserved the top honor. The backlash, including criticism from President Barack Obama, turned the incident into a landmark music-industry feud that set a precedent for later cross-industry spectacles.

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Biles Attends Wedding

Simone Biles attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s New York City wedding on July 3, 2026 and arrived with husband Jonathan Owens, Indianapolis Colts safety, in outfits.
Simone Biles posted Instagram and replied, “Remember this, I only show y’all what I want y’all to know.”
Simone Biles’s friendship with Taylor Swift began in 2021 after Swift narrated a tribute on Biles’s return from the Tokyo “twisties” and praised routine at 2024 trials.

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