Celebrities share support for Simone Biles after she exited the gymnastics team final due to mental health concerns
Talia Lakritz
- Simone Biles withdrew from the gymnastics team final on Tuesday due to mental health concerns.
- Celebrities expressed their support for the gymnastics "GOAT" on social media.
- Aly Reisman, Meghan McCain, Christian Siriano, and others shared supportive messages.
Aly Reisman, a former teammate of Biles', told Today that she's "just hoping Simone is okay."
"I think that Simone is the biggest story going into the Olympics, so this is just — it's really, really devastating," Raisman said on TODAY. "But I think it's also just really important to think about how much pressure has been on her, and there's only so much that someone can take. She's human, and I think sometimes people forget that. And Simone, just like everyone else, is doing the best that she can."
Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon understands the pressure Biles is under.
"I can't imagine the pressure Simone has been feeling," he wrote on Twitter. "Sending her SO much love. It easy to forget she's still human. WE LOVE YOU."
Former host of "The View" Meghan McCain shared her love for Biles.
"We love you @Simone_Biles!" she tweeted.
"Yes. This is what a champion looks like," Uzo Aduba wrote of Biles on Twitter.
The actress added: "So proud of #SimoneBiles and the entire gymnastics team. How lucky we are to have you all as our Team USA."
Congresswoman Cori Bush emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially for Black women.
"I stand with Simone Biles. I still stand with Naomi Osaka," she wrote on Twitter. Osaka also spoke out about her mental health as she dropped out of the French Open earlier this summer.
Bush continued: "Your health and peace matters. You're reminding Black women that we can take the space we need for ourselves."
Christian Siriano also shared his support for the gymnastics "GOAT."
He tweeted a short message: "Sending love to @Simone_Biles."
Amanda Gorman called Biles "a true champion."
Gorman retweeted a Buzzfeed article shared by Meena Harris, Vice President Kamala Harris' niece, about sexual assault allegations made against US fencer Alen Hadzic. He has denied those claims.
"The GOAT @Simone_Biles having to sit out — because a man is not held accountable to do the same — is shameful," Gorman wrote. "Biles still cheering on her teammates, even while taking care of herself, is one of the many graces that make her a true champion, forever & always. We love u Simone."
Andy Cohen tweeted "We love you @Simone_Biles !!!"
Cohen also included an American flag emoji.
Bobby Berk of "Queer Eye" tweeted his support.
"Hey @Simone_Biles. We ❤️ You," he wrote.
Minnesota Timberwolves player Karl-Anthony Towns paid tribute to Biles with her trademark goat emoji.
Towns wrote on Twitter that he was sending "nothing but love and positivity" to Biles.
Ellen DeGeneres wrote on Twitter that Biles is "solid gold in my book."
Biles has appeared on DeGeneres' show several times, including a 2016 episode in which DeGeneres gifted her with a leotard emblazoned with pictures of Zac Efron's face.
Today show host Hoda Kotb cheered for Biles at the event and tweeted that the acclaimed gymnast had "already won."
"Someone said it best. @Simone_Biles already won," Kotb wrote on Twitter. "She is a class act. Withdrew from team competition after vault... stayed and cheered on her teammates... got them chalk for their hands.. encouraged.. hugged them. She already won. Congrats on the silver medal!"
Loni Love urged Biles to "protect your peace."
"Protect your peace @Simone_Biles .. you are and will always be a champion…. Only positive vibes going out to you !!!!!" the comedian tweeted.
Emma Slater of "Dancing With the Stars" called Biles a "class act."
Slater wrote on Twitter: "Sending @Simone_Biles so much love, she's a class act."
MaameYaa Boafo reaffirmed that Biles is the "GOAT."
The actress shared a picture of Biles on Twitter captioned, "That's it. That's the tweet. #SimoneBiles #GOAT."
Chelsea Handler praised Biles for setting boundaries for the sake of her mental health.
".@Simone_Biles drew a boundary for herself and her health on the world stage," Handler wrote on Twitter. "This is real superhuman strength, setting an example for all of us."
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