Simone Biles’ birth mom begs Olympic gymnast for forgiveness: ‘Don’t judge me on my past’

As Simone Biles continues to make headlines for her triumphs at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her biological mother, Shannon Biles, is quietly watching from afar. Despite the physical distance and years of estrangement, Shannon, 52, still beams with pride over her daughter’s accomplishments, recently celebrating Simone’s Olympic victories with friends and neighbors in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio.

In an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com, Shannon expressed her deep desire to reconnect with Simone and her younger sister, Adria, who were both adopted by Shannon’s father, Ronald Biles, and his wife Nelly when Simone was just six years old. Speaking candidly about her past, Shannon reflected on her struggles with drug addiction, the pain of losing her children, and her hope for forgiveness.

“I had to do what I had to do,” Shannon explained, recalling the difficult decision to give up her children when her life spiraled out of control due to drug and alcohol addiction. “I wasn’t able to care for them… My father didn’t want me coming in and out of their lives when I wasn’t right.”

Simone, now 27, and her younger sister, Adria, were placed in foster care before being adopted by their maternal grandparents and moved to Texas. Shannon’s two older children, Tevin and Ashley, were taken in by Ronald’s sister. Shannon acknowledged that her father stepped in when she was unable to care for her children and admits she still longs to make amends.

Despite the years of separation, Shannon holds onto hope that Simone will one day reach out to her. “I would like to make amends with Simone personally,” Shannon said. “I would just ask her to forgive me… I’m waiting for her to be able to come to me. I just have to be patient.”

Shannon’s pride in Simone’s accomplishments is evident. She recently threw a backyard party to celebrate her daughter’s success in Paris, where Simone won three gold medals and one silver. However, the celebration was bittersweet, as Shannon remains on the outside of Simone’s life, having had no part in major events such as Simone’s wedding last year to NFL player Jonathan Owens.