Simone Biles, fresh off her triumphant performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has found herself at the center of online debate after being spotted with a new Hermès handbag.
Simone Biles claps back at haters
The 27-year-old gymnast, who made history by becoming the most decorated gymnast ever, faced criticism from some fans who accused her of flaunting her wealth following her Olympic success.
Biles, however, was quick to address the controversy.
In response to the backlash, she clarified that the expensive Hermès bag was a gift from her parents, not a self-purchase.
“My parents bought me my Hermès bag,”Biles explained.
“Don’t be mad at me, be mad at your parents.”
The debate began when Biles shared photos from a shopping trip in Paris, where she posed in front of a wall lined with Hermès Birkin bags, some of which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
She also posted a photo of an orange gift box, the signature packaging of Hermès, hinting at a luxurious purchase.
