Simone Biles’ biological mother revealed her father forbade her from contacting the gymnast for six years after the adoption in an interview

Shannon Biles, the biological mother of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, recently made headlines when she asked Simone to forgive her past transgressions and explained why she gave her children up for adoption.

Many people disagreed with Shannon’s statement, who stated in a recent interview that although she had contacted her daughter, she was waiting for her response.

However, interest in Simone’s mother and her successful performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris led to a re-interview with the former drug addict in 2016.

“When we signed the (adoption) papers, it was like my dad flipped a switch on me – no communication, no calls, no visits. That was the beginning,” said Shannon Biles. Daily mail eight years ago.

After spending three years in foster care, then 6-year-old Simone Biles and her younger sister Adria were adopted by their maternal grandfather, Ron Biles, and his second wife, Nellie Biles.

Ron Biles’ sister, Harriet, adopted Simone’s two oldest siblings, Tevin, 29, and Ashley Biles-Thomas, 34. Shannon Biles had to offer up 4 of her children due to substance abuse issues.

“I was still using, and he didn’t want me to be in and out of his life when I wasn’t right for him,” Shannon explained in 2016.

“It took me six years to see my children again. I respected my father by allowing my children to have a sex change, he thought it was best for them,” she said. “It was hard to give my children up, but I had to do what I had to do, I couldn’t take care of them.”

Simone’s biological mother met her biological father, Kelvin Clemons, as an adolescent. Like her mother, he also struggled together with his own issues and addictions. At the time, Shannon said they did not have a relationship, but Clemons would call and ask how the kids were doing.

Daily mail conducted one other interview with Shannon Biles in August 2024. Despite her split from the seven-time Olympic gold medalist, Shannon expressed her desire to reconnect with Simone Biles.

“I would personally like to make things right with Simone — I’m just waiting for her and (her younger sister) Adria. I talk to Adria more than I do Simone. I would just ask her to forgive me. Can we move forward? Don’t judge me by my past. Let’s move forward,” Shannon said.

Her public plea for reconciliation with her daughter has been met with backlash online, with social media users slamming the 52-year-old Ohio native for attempting to reinsert herself in Simone’s life while the 27-year-old athlete continues to dominate gymnastics.

“The best thing she can do is leave her adult children alone. They have had enough drama in their young lives and have overcome obstacles and sadness,” one person wrote in the Daily Mail’s comments section.

Simone Biles has been open about her struggles with mental health. Additionally, the 4’8″ multiple world champion was amongst women sexually harassed by former USA team doctor Larry Nassar.

Her siblings have had their very own struggles in life. Her brother Tevin Biles-Thomas has been charged with murder for the 2019 New Year’s Eve shooting. He was acquitted of all charges In 2021, Ashley Biles-Thomas’ sister pleaded guilty fees drug trafficking, assault and driving under the influence of alcohol between 2015 and 2021.

“I’m all forgiving and moving on, but abandoning your children is taking it too far. At this point, the children have probably come to terms with their past and moved on as best they can, reopening that Pandora’s box could do more harm than good,” one other Daily Mail commenter wrote of Shannon attempting to reconcile with her children.

Shannon Biles says she is now clean and sober, but admits she continues to be a recovering drug user. After years of run-ins with the law, including a January 2020 assault conviction, she also says her days of crime are over.

Meanwhile, Simone added more accolades to her legendary Olympic run at the 2024 Games. She won 4 additional medals in Paris, increasing her total to 11, making her the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history.

Simone often praises her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens, for his support. She previously praised her adoptive parents, Ron and Nellie Biles, for saving her life and supporting her dreams.

“My parents saved me” Simone Biles said in 2017. “They set tremendous examples of how to treat other people and were there to support me from day one. There is nothing I could say to thank them enough.”