Whether she’s flipping through the air in front of the world or just vibing on X about her latest craving, one thing about Simone Biles has never changed— her love for pizza. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2016, when she was chatting about her rise to global stardom and dishing out classic advice like “never give up” and “don’t forget to have fun,” or if it’s 2024, with Simone raving about her love for Chicago and throwing out tweets like: “pizza & hotdogs.. F YEAH.” There’s one topping that’s never been benched: pepperoni. Back in 2016, she made it crystal clear: “It doesn’t even matter if I don’t win a self-gold, after every meet I have pizza. Pepperoni pizza.” Not a victory treat. A ritual. A lifestyle. A non-negotiable.
Fast-forward nine years, and even after racking up more medals and breaking more barriers, the queen of the mat still bows to the same slice. Whether she’s winning world titles, taking over the Paris Olympics, or lighting up social media, pepperoni pizza remains her GOAT-level guilty pleasure. Forget diamonds—pepperoni is forever. Recently, more evidence of it has come to the public.
On April 9, Simone Biles did what Simone Biles does best—broke the internet with style, flavor, and just a dash of craving-induced chaos. This time, though, it wasn’t a double-twisting Yurchenko or a gold medal moment. Nope. It was… a pepperoni pizza. She dropped a photo of a cheesy, perfectly crisped slice to her Instagram story, and the caption? Absolutely relatable. Make a guess, though.
“have not had pizza in SOOOOOO long which is wild for me to say bc I love it.” Wild indeed, Simone. Because if there’s one thing as consistent as her landings, it’s her love for pizza—pepperoni, specifically. And here’s the kicker: based on her recent social media updates, Simone is currently on vacation, soaking up some well-earned rest after a whirlwind gymnastics season that featured, oh you know, just the Paris Olympics and another chapter of athletic greatness.
So… is the 11-time Olympic medalist out there by the beach or poolside somewhere, finally indulging in that long-awaited slice of heaven? Is this the post-meet ritual in a more relaxed, tropical setting? It’s not only possible—it’s practically destiny. And why shouldn’t it be? Once, Simone was ready to fight with Jimmy Kimmel over the topic of pizza.
When Simone Biles showed up on Jimmy Kimmel Live, fans expected laughs, a few flips down memory lane, and maybe some Olympic gold talk. What they didn’t expect? A full-blown, cheese-fueled showdown over pizza.
It started innocently enough—talk of food, hometown favorites, the usual late-night banter. But then Jimmy crossed the line. He took a jab at a St. Louis staple, Imo’s Pizza, specifically calling out its iconic (and, let’s be honest, divisive) creamy Provel cheese. That’s when Simone, ever the queen of grace and grit, flashed a charming smile… and threw down. “We could fight right now,” she said, calm but deadly. Meanwhile, the audience roared. Kimmel knew he had crossed into sacred territory. Because for Simone Biles, pizza isn’t just food—it’s passion. It’s a post-meet ritual. It’s personal.
Whether it’s pepperoni perfection or defending Provel’s honor, Biles doesn’t play when it comes to her pie. Medals? She’s got plenty. But take a shot at her pizza, and even the most decorated gymnast in history is ready to throw hands—politely, of course.
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