Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens may boast a combined net worth of $27 million, but the lion’s share of this wealth belongs to the Olympic champion.
Biles, hailed as one of the greatest gymnasts ever, has earned her fortune through an illustrious career that includes 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals. At just 27, she is already the most decorated gymnast in history. Since turning pro in 2015, Biles has reaped significant financial rewards, amassing a net worth of $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In addition to being one of the highest-paid Olympic athletes globally, Biles also earns substantial income from endorsements and sponsorships. Ahead of the postponed 2020 games, the seven-time Olympic gold medalist was the most-endorsed U.S. athlete, pulling in an estimated $20 million from various deals.
As a highly-decorated famous gymnast, Biles’ image and name carry significant value in the advertising world. Forbes estimated in 2021 that she earns at least $5 million annually in endorsements, which constitutes the bulk of her yearly income.
In 2022, Forbes reported that Biles made roughly $10 million, while in 2023, that figure dipped slightly to $7.1 million. Despite this, she remains one of the highest-paid female athletes worldwide, reports the Irish Star.
U.S. Olympic medalists are awarded $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze. With her seven golds, two silvers, and two bronzes from the Olympics, Biles would have pocketed $337,500 just from her victories, a fraction of what she earns from endorsements.
Her NFL star husband Owens is also not short on cash. Now in his second year with the Chicago Bears, the 29 year old has made a decent amount of money since turning pro seven years ago, starting his career with the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, and Green Bay Packers.
While his accomplishments may not match those of his wife, Owens has still had a profitable career, accumulating a total net worth of $2 million, as per his Celebrity Net Worth profile. Most of this comes from his NFL contracts, which often exceed the $1 million mark.
In December 2021, Owens inked a two-year, $1.175 million contract with the Texans, before moving on in May 2023 to sign a one-year, $1.01 million contract with the Packers. Last year, the safety signed a two-year, $4.75 million contract with the Bears, which included a $750,000 signing bonus, $1.5 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2.375 million.
Owens, already a star in the sports world and named one of People magazine’s “Sexiest Men in Sports,” is raising his profile further with lucrative brand endorsements. His marriage to gymnastics superstar Simone Biles hasn’t hurt either.
Together, they’re power players in real estate, too. This March, Owens and Biles have been busy building their dream custom $3 million waterfront mansion in Spring, Texas.
The abode boasts four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, fancy frills like a mirrored ceiling, freestanding bathtub, and vast shower—not to mention an upper-level balcony. Besides having a home gym, game room, theater, and wet bar, their driveway showcases an enviable collection of luxury cars for the couple
