With seven Olympic gold medals and multiple world championships, Simone Biles is one of the most successful and wealthiest female athletes globally, boasting a fortune estimated at $25 million. The 27-year-old gymnast has recently been sharing her luxurious lifestyle on social media, showcasing designer bags, a luxury Range Rover, and the ongoing construction of her Texas mansion with her NFL star husband, Jonathan Owens.

However, her birth mother, Shanon Biles, remains in a starkly different situation. Despite Simone’s success, Shanon, who still lives in Columbus, Ohio, struggles with poverty. The two have been estranged for years, and Shanon has not received any financial help from her daughter. Shanon, who battled drug addiction in the past, now works as a cashier and continues to live in a modest home in a challenging neighborhood.

Shanon’s financial difficulties have persisted despite her attempts to rebuild her life, including managing debts and navigating legal issues. The estrangement between mother and daughter remains marked by a lack of direct communication, with Shanon expressing a desire for reconciliation and forgiveness, though Simone has chosen not to reestablish contact or provide support.