Simone Biles didn’t ease into the conversation, she jumped right into it with full honesty. She revealed she’d gotten her breasts done without dressing it up or adding emotional buildup. It was her choice, and she talked about it just as straightforwardly as she made it.
She explained that she’d had the surgery and never felt embarrassed about it. She even said she felt “no shame,” a phrase that spread quickly and made her message impossible to ignore.
Simone Biles Chose To Speak So Honestly About Her Decision
Simone has always seen herself as someone who tries to be honest with people, and she made that clear again in her interview. “It’s just who I am and I feel like I’ve always tried to be open, honest and relatable,” she tells PEOPLE exclusively before explaining why she felt ready to talk about her procedures and why no one should feel any “shame” about their own choices.
The whole conversation kicked off after she posted on TikTok and hinted she had a secret she knew would “piss people off,” casually revealing she’s had three procedures. She even told fans to guess which ones, adding that two of the three “wouldn’t be noticeable.”
For her, that moment wasn’t about shock value; it was about showing that even the most decorated gymnast in the world deals with the same insecurities many of us do. As she put it, “Seeing me win medals at the Olympics, that’s not relatable… but what is relatable is how we feel about ourselves.” That’s why this moment felt worth sharing right now.
During the interview, she doubled down on that TikTok detail, saying the two subtle surgeries were “things you would never notice,” and then opened up about her breast augmentation. She made it clear it wasn’t about disliking her body. “Okay, obviously you can notice the breasts,” she said with a laugh, “but other than that, it’s just feeling good about yourself and loving yourself.”
She explained that she simply wanted something that felt right for her own body, a choice she hopes younger girls see as a reminder that they deserve full control over their own decisions, without judgment or guilt.
Her Honest Explanation Sparked A Wider Conversation About Body Confidence
Simone’s comments immediately sparked a wider online debate. Some people praised her honesty, while others questioned why an athlete should talk openly about cosmetic procedures. The discussion quickly shifted to confidence and how much pressure women face to look a certain way.
She pushed back on that pressure directly, saying, “I also think it shows young girls that they have the right to their own choices, whatever they are, and that’s no shame added as well,” and pointing out how social media makes people feel inadequate. “I feel like nowadays with social media, you see everyone and you’re like, ‘Oh my God, how does she look so good?’”
Fan reactions showed the divide. One supporter wrote, “I can only imagine after so many years of rigerious training , then to retire the female body changes. Things begin to shift and sag. Her body gave her and the USA gold medals. Let her do to her body what she wants!” while another argued, “People don’t get plastic surgery when they like how they look.” Their split reactions reflected exactly why her honesty mattered.
Simone didn’t try to make her choice a statement; she just owned what felt right. She even joked about her Botox mishap, reminding everyone that “social media is not real,” and proving that even the greatest athletes have insecure moments.
In the end, her openness wasn’t about stirring drama. It was about showing that confidence comes in different forms. For Simone, confidence simply means choosing what feels right for her body and standing by it without apology.
Published: Nov 13, 2025 03:34 pm