Get the latest gossip

Simone Biles’s Birth Mom Publicly Asked The Gymnast If They Can “Move Forward” As She Discussed Their Strained Relationship

Simone and her sister were adopted by their grandparents when they were children after they were placed in foster care due to their biological mother’s substance misuse.

Simone makes it clear in the documentary that she’s super close with her grandparents, whom she calls mom and dad. Shanon went on to note that while she does have access to Simone's cellphone number, she won't reach out first, and instead gets updates on the gymnast through her dad. “I would like to make amends with Simone personally — I’m just waiting for her and Adria,” Shanon purportedly said.

Get the Android app