After showing off the Hermès handbag her parents gave her, gymnastics star Simone Biles sparked controversy on social media about spending money on luxury goods.
Simone Biles (born in 1997) attracted attention when she showed off her Hermès bag after achieving an impressive achievement at the Paris Olympics. This was a gift that Biles’ parents bought for their daughter who won 3 gold medals and 1 silver medal at the Olympics.
“My parents bought me a Hermès bag. Don’t be jealous of me,” the 27-year-old athlete shared on her personal page.
Immediately after that, she received a series of comments criticizing her habit of spending money lavishly on luxury goods. However, many sports audiences immediately spoke up to defend her, saying that Simone Biles deserved the luxurious gifts.
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The Hermès bag that caused controversy
In the photos and videos posted on her personal page, Simone Biles visited the Hermès store during a shopping trip with her parents in Paris (France). She took close-up shots of the brand’s famous Birkin and Kelly bags.
The athlete did not give the public specific information about the bag she bought. The item was placed in a Hermès signature orange gift box.
This luxury branded item quickly created a debate on social networks. Many people criticized Simone Biles’s wasteful spending habits, saying that she should buy luxury goods herself instead of using her parents’ money.
Meanwhile, fans still support the 27-year-old athlete’s shopping freedom. Her audience affirmed that Biles deserved to be awarded the most expensive handbags in the world. 11 Olympic medals are proof of the girl’s training efforts born in 1997.
“You don’t need to explain to the public. It’s your money. Spend it, girl,” one viewer commented on social media.
Another said: “Don’t teach the rich how to spend money.”
“Even if your parents, husband or Hermès gave you that bag to praise your impressive performance in Paris, use it, enjoy it. Don’t care about those who didn’t make it to the Olympics,” Simone Biles’ fans shared.
Hair criticism
This is not the first time the American “Olympic legend” has faced mixed opinions from the public. She had to deal with criticism about her hair when participating in the Olympic Games.
Specifically, many viewers commented that the gymnastics star’s hair was not smooth and neat when competing. They even advised the athlete to tie her hair neatly and use clips to fix her naturally curly hair.
These comments are said to not only target Simone Biles, but also attack female athletes of color. The naturally curly hair of women of color suddenly became a topic of discussion on social networks.
In response to the backlash from the online community, Simone Biles officially posted a video response on her personal page. In the clip, Biles and many athletes sat on a 45-minute shuttle bus without air conditioning in the hot weather of Paris (France).
She said she had her hair done carefully. However, the weather was not favorable, causing her hair to become naturally slightly curly.
“Don’t criticize my hair. I had my hair done but the bus didn’t have air conditioning. Never comment on the hair of women of color,” Simone Biles affirmed.
Speaking to Elle ahead of the Olympics, the 27-year-old gymnast said she had learned to love her hair over time, understanding its texture and how to style it properly.
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