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Simone Biles' Grandparents: Family's Rock

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Simone Biles grandparents, Ronald and Nellie, have been her unwavering support system since adopting her and her sister at six. Theyve cheered her on from early training to her four Olympic medals, including her latest in Paris. Their presence at events like the InStyle Awards and Tokyo Olympics, and now Paris, highlights their crucial role in her success.

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Simone Biles' Grandparents: Family's Rock

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Simone Biles' Grandparents: Family's Rock. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 1st, you're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered entertainment coverage. Simone Biles owes a lot of her success to her parents, Ronald and Nelly, who are actually her grandparents and adopted her and her sister, Adrienne when Simone was just six years old. They raised her in Houston, cheering from her early training days all the way to her four medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. These two have been her rock through every flip and routine. They stood by her side during tough times, too, like when she stepped back from competition to focus on her mental health. From red carpets to award shows, Ronald and Nelly show up, glammed up or in team USA gear, whether it's the presidential medal of freedom ceremony, or family Christmas picks in matching pajamas. Fans love seeing this tight knit crew, and Simone's posts highlight how their sacrifices fuel her drive. Their presence at events like the In-Style Awards or Tokyo Olympics back in 2021 reminds everyone that behind every champ is a squad, holding it down.

Lately, they've been spotted at the Netflix premiere for Simone Biles rising in Hollywood last October, and right there in Paris stands during her. Athe Olympic medal win. Her husband Jonathan joins the cheering section by nocklers and all. Through highs, lows, and historic gold, Ronald and Nelly keep proving family support, turns dreams into reality for Simone.

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