Who are Simone Biles's parents? Olympic champion was heading into the system before help arrived

Netflix's 'Simone Biles: Rising' will focus on Simone Biles as she prepares for Paris Olympics 2024
PUBLISHED JUL 16, 2024
Simone Biles will open up about her parents in 'Simone Biles: Rising' (Instagram/@nblouise110)
Simone Biles will open up about her parents in 'Simone Biles: Rising' (Instagram/@nblouise110)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: With the goal of offering an intimate glimpse into the life of the great gymnast Simone Biles, Netflix is getting ready to air a new documentary titled 'Simone Biles: Rising'.

Slated for release on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, the series will not only dive into her athletic accomplishments and emotional hardships, it's also expected to shed light on the people who have formed her incredible journey including her parents, Ronald and Nellie Biles.

So, if you are gearing up to watch the documentary series, let's first learn about her personal connection. 

Is Simone Biles adopted? 

A screengrab from the 'Simone Biles Rising' (Youtube/ @netflix)
A screengrab from the 'Simone Biles Rising' (Youtube/ @netflix)

Born into challenging circumstances, Simone and her younger sister Adria found a loving and secure home with their grandparents, Ronald and Nellie Biles, when they were six years old.

According to NBC, Simone Biles's real mother is Ronald's daughter, Shanon, who lives with her mother in Cleveland, Ohio.

Shanon was unable to care for her children owing to her drug and alcohol abuse, so they were put in foster care when Simone was three-years-old.

Ron and his wife Nellie eventually adopted Simone and her sister Adria, while their great-aunt adopted the other two siblings.  

The couple's choice to adopt the children marked the start of a new chapter in Simone’s life.

Who are Simone Biles's real parents?

(INSTAGRAM/@simonebiles)
Simone Biles was adopted by her grandparents (Instagram/@simonebiles)

According to People, Simone's adoptive parents are her biological grandparents, who also support her in hard activities and are the root of her illustrious sporting career.

According to The Daily Mail, Simone's real father, Kelvin Clemons, suffered from addictions, and her mother, Shanon Biles, also struggled with alcohol and drugs.

Reportedly, the great athlete is not on talking terms with her real father.

How to stream 'Simone Biles: Rising'?

(@netflix)
A still from 'Simone Biles: Rising' (@netflix)

To watch the docuseries, it is necessary to have a Netflix subscription.

The Standard Plan with Ads necessitates a monthly membership fee of $6.99 and offers video streaming in full HD (1080p) resolution.

The Standard Plan, which excludes advertising, is priced at $15.49 per month. It allows simultaneous use of one account on two screens, with streaming capabilities in 1080p/full HD resolution.

The Premium Plan, priced at $22.99 per month, allows consumers to stream video content to a maximum of four 4K Ultra HD devices at the same time. This plan also includes Dolby Atmos and HDR technology.

'Simone Biles: Rising' trailer



 

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Van Patten’s Lucy and Jackson White’s Stephen will be the centerstage again in season 3
6 hours ago
Safe to say, the subtle "damn fine coffee" moment seemed to be tailor-made for all Lynchians
7 hours ago
'Fallout' Season 2 takes place about fifteen years after the events of the 'Fallout: New Vegas' video game
9 hours ago
The series is a reboot of the iconic 1960 film by John Sturges
10 hours ago
The upcoming season promises to be grander than ever, with much of the action set overseas in Prague
12 hours ago
'Fallout' Season 2's premiere teased a mystery that could redefine Hank's role in the wasteland
15 hours ago
ABC to air ‘The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy’ following the shocking deaths of the filmmaker and wife
16 hours ago
Based on the role-playing video game franchise created by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, the series stars Ella Purnell as the protagonist
16 hours ago
'NCIS: Sydney' was supposed to air the ninth episode of its third season on Tuesday, December 16
18 hours ago
The new season will premiere January 8 with plenty of chaos in the ER
1 day ago