Simone Biles’ birth mother, Shanon Biles, has expressed her desire to reconcile with the Olympic gymnast following her historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In an interview with the Daily Mail on August 13, Shanon shared her hopes that Simone will forgive her for the challenges that led to the gymnast and her three siblings being placed in foster care.
Simone Biles and her siblings were taken into foster care due to Shanon’s struggle with substance abuse. Their maternal grandfather, Ronald Biles, and his wife, Nellie Cayetano Biles, later adopted and raised the children.
Shanon Biles, who now works at a grocery store in Ohio, revealed that she is “clean and sober” and wishes to make amends with her daughter. This public appeal marks a significant moment in the long and complex relationship between Simone Biles and her birth mother.
