Times Taylor Swift And Simone Biles Shared Love For Each Other

Back in 2021, Taylor Swift showed her love for Simone Biles by narrating an NBC tribute video dedicated to the gymnastics star. Biles had made a courageous return to the Tokyo Olympic Games after pulling out of several individual finals the prior week. Mental health needs and the unexpected death of her aunt were cited as the reasons for her withdrawal, ultimately opening up a conversation about athletes and mental health.

The Olympic promo video featured Swift’s narration over her song “This Is Me Trying” and compilations of Biles in the gym. “Throughout the last week, her voice has been as significant as her talents, her honesty as beautiful as the perfection that has long been her signature,” Swift stated. “But don’t you see? It still is. She’s perfectly human, and that’s what makes it so easy to call her a hero. Simone Biles, back on the beam in Tokyo.”

Biles ultimately took home a bronze medal from the games, but she also reached out to Swift on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, following the moving tribute. “I’m crying,” Simone posted in response to the video, adding teary-eyed and heart emojis. “How special. I love you @taylorswift13.” Swift responded with more admiration for the gold medalist, writing, “I cried watching YOU. I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years, but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience. We all learned from you. Thank you.”