Simone Biles’ Emotional Farewell: Why The Olympic Champion and Husband Jonathan Owens Just Sold Their $1.2M Texas Dream Home
Ever wondered why saying goodbye to a house can feel like a dramatic Olympic event all on its own? Simone Biles, our dazzling gymnastics queen, recently found herself in the emotional spotlight—not for a gold medal, but for tears shed over parting ways with her Texas home where she and husband Jonathan Owens lived for six pivotal years. It’s a sprawling nearly 4,000-square-foot sanctuary that witnessed the gymnast grow into adulthood, yet her heartfelt TikTok farewell stirred a surprisingly harsh backlash, with some folks quick to label her tearful moment as mere attention-seeking. But hey, can a million-dollar house really hold the same memories and meaning as that worn-out first bike or childhood bedroom? Dive into the whirlwind of emotions, social media reactions, and real estate details behind Simone’s emotional home sale saga—and maybe ask yourself: when was the last time a place made you cry?
Simone Biles found herself facing an unexpectedly harsh reaction after breaking down in tears while saying goodbye to the Texas home where she had lived for six years.
The 29-year-old Olympic champion shared an emotional TikTok documenting the sale of the nearly 4,000-square-foot property she shared with husband Jonathan Owens, explaining that the house had seen her through a major period of her adult life.
- Simone Biles broke down in tears while saying goodbye to the Texas home where she had lived for six years.
- The 3,998-square-foot property was listed for $1.275 million and went under contract just four days later.
- Some viewers mocked her emotional reaction, while others argued that homes can carry deep personal meaning regardless of their price.
“Why the f **k am I boohoo crying? F**k,” Biles said through tears.
But while plenty of people could relate to becoming emotional over a home filled with memories, others were considerably less sympathetic.
“Anything for attention,” was the general sentiment among some critics. “Not a good look.”
Simone Biles broke down while saying goodbye to the home where she said she “grew up”
Biles revealed on Tuesday that the Spring, Texas, property had sold after spending just four days on the market.
She and Owens had lived there together since 2020, years before they eventually married.
“This house will be on the market for the first time and I don’t know why I’m boohoo crying,” she said in the TikTok. “I was here for six years, and I feel like there were just so many good memories, so many bad memories.”
The gymnast then explained why leaving the property had affected her more than she had expected.
“But I feel like I grew up in this house,” she continued. “It’s made me a real adult, so I’m gonna miss it.”
“Ugh, I didn’t think I’d be emotional about a house.”
Biles walked through the now-empty rooms while filming the farewell and also showed viewers the backyard.
@simonebilesowens the house sold in 4 days 😭 I was so excited to put in air freshners for the potential buyers & showing Jonathan the last look. I just cried instead… anyone else? #emotionallyattached ♬ original sound – Simone Biles
Before leaving, she addressed the home’s future owner directly.
“Whoever buys this house, I hope it brings you as much joy as it did for me,” she said.
Biles admitted she had originally been excited about preparing the house for prospective buyers.
“I was so excited to put in air fresheners for the potential buyers and showing Jonathan the last look,” she wrote alongside the video.
“I just cried instead… Anyone else?”
The $1.275 million home sold after only four days on the market
Biles’ emotional farewell came after the property moved considerably faster than she apparently expected.
The four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home was listed for $1.275 million.
The Houston Association of Realtors placed the final sale somewhere between $1.08 million and $1.24 million, as the organization does not publicly reveal the exact closing price
The 3,998-square-foot property sits on slightly more than an acre inside a gated community near Spring.
Its amenities included a heated backyard pool and sauna, while the couple also installed a dedicated dog-washing station.
Inside, the house featured a custom wine wall with a refrigerator, a large kitchen island with quartz countertops, a hidden pantry and a spa-inspired primary bathroom.
There was also an oversized three-car garage.
The property officially went under contract on September 26, just four days after it was listed.
The sale then closed on October 15.
Some viewers mocked Biles for crying over the move
The footage prompted a surprisingly unforgiving debate over whether saying goodbye to an expensive house was really something worth crying about.
One commenter said they had moved repeatedly throughout their life without reacting that way.
“I’ve moved over a dozen times in my life, since childhood but never cried, even when leaving good friends,” they wrote.
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