Are Taylor Swift and Simone Biles friends? Here's the history between the two icons

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GREEN BAY — Could it be that the world's most decorated gymnast and the most famous female popstar will both be at Lambeau Field this Sunday?

There's still no official confirmation on whether Taylor Swift will be in attendance at this weekend's Packers-Chiefs game, but Simone Biles said she will be.

An image of Swift and Biles sharing a suite, cheering on their respective teams, just might break the internet. After all, they're two of the country's most powerful and accomplished women in their fields.

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It's unlikely we'll spot Swift wearing a cheesehead or sporting the classic Packers green since she's dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Biles, on the other hand, is a Packer through and through now that her husband, Jonathan Owens, is a Packers safety.

Putting the opposing team rivalry aside, could this be the start of a beautiful friendship between Swift and Biles?

It's not clear whether the two have met in-person, but they definitely know of each other (how could they not?) and have conversed over social media, sharing mutual admiration and praise.

Taylor Swift performs for the fourth night of the Eras Tour in Los Angeles. Swift is ending the first U.S. leg of her tour with a six-night stint at SoFi Stadium on Aug 7, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif.
Taylor Swift performs for the fourth night of the Eras Tour in Los Angeles. Swift is ending the first U.S. leg of her tour with a six-night stint at SoFi Stadium on Aug 7, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif.

Swift narrated Biles' introduction before bronze-winning beam routine at Tokyo Olympics

The world anticipated Biles to not only return to the Olympic stage in Tokyo in 2021 but to dominate the competition, since she won gold in the all-around five years' prior and showed no signs of slowing down. (The 2020 Olympics were postponed to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.)

But she withdrew from all-around event as well as the team final, citing her mental health. Biles ended up competing on the beam, winning bronze.

Gold or bronze no matter, one superstar was rooting for her and singing her praises. Ahead of her routine, Biles' video introduction on NBC was narrated by Swift who called Biles a hero.

"Throughout the last week, her voice has been as significant as her talents," Swift said. "Her honesty as beautiful as the perfection that had long been her signature."

Biles said on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the video made her cry, gushing that she loves Swift.

Swift responded that she cried watching Biles perform and thanked her for her resilience: "I cried watching YOU. I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch you all these years, but this week was a lesson in emotional intelligence and resilience. We all learned from you. Thank you."

Biles teases possible Swift meet-up at Lambeau

Back in October on the "Today" show, Biles said that, since her season was over, she’s excited to spend the holidays in Green Bay supporting her husband.

“Today” co-anchor Hoda Kotb asked whether Biles would be at the Dec. 3 game between the Packers and Chiefs, saying she'd love a Swift-Biles photo op.

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“Let’s just try to have a moment, if we can, Simone,” Kotb continued, to which Biles said "yes."

Swift sent Biles her 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' vinyl with a note this summer

When Swift released her album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" this summer, she sent Biles a vinyl copy and a note as part of the album's release.

Biles posted on Instagram a picture of the album with the caption: "Love my girl Taylor — will be on repeat ... thanks babe."

Green Bay Press-Gazette reporter Natalie Eilbert contributed to this report.

Danielle DuClos is a Report for America corps member who covers K-12 education for the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Contact her at dduclos@gannett.com. Follow on Twitter @danielle_duclos. You can directly support her work with a tax-deductible donation at GreenBayPressGazette.com/RFA or by check made out to The GroundTruth Project with subject line Report for America Green Bay Press Gazette Campaign. Address: The GroundTruth Project, Lockbox Services, 9450 SW Gemini Drive, PMB 46837, Beaverton, Oregon 97008-7105

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