“Truly blessed to be able to do these things.”
Those were the heartfelt words of Olympic gymnast Simone Biles after she surprised her best friend with a brand-new car.
Biles took to Instagram Stories to reveal that she gifted her close friend, Rachel Roettger, a new Hyundai Palisade on Monday, March 23.
The 29-year-old gymnast also shared a clip of herself signing the paperwork, captioning it: “Buying my best friend a car.”
She later gave followers a closer look at the luxury SUV’s interior before posing proudly next to the vehicle, which was adorned with a large pink bow.
“Truly blessed to be able to do these things,” said Biles.
Roettger, clearly overwhelmed by the gesture, also took to social media to express her gratitude, posting a photo of herself and Biles in front of the car.
“Get you a best friend like mine 😜💗 SB surprised me w/ my dream mom car 🥹 forever thankful for YOU. 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 xo,” she wrote.
Biles reshared the post, adding a loving response: “love youuuuu sm 💕.”
Netizens react to Biles’ generous gesture
The heart-warming moment quickly captured attention online, with many praising both the act of kindness and the strength of female friendship.
@adria_biles said: “So deserving!!!! 🤍.”
@tcook_26 commented: “This is amazing!! Love this for you! 😍😩😩🥹 @simonebiles you continue to do great things all black women can look up to. Sisterhood is so beautiful 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷.”
@moe_pearl99 added: “Now that’s so sweet, such a blessing to have friends that love and care for you.”
While @jenniferjean._ wrote: “Wow, this is beautiful! I pray for the blessing to be able to do those things effortlessly ❤️.”
A friendship fans have come to love
Biles has frequently appeared on Roettger’s social media, giving followers glimpses into their close bond.
The pair have shared moments ranging from a girls’ night out in Chicago earlier this year to supporting Biles’ husband, Jonathan Owens, at a Chicago Bears game last season.
Biles and Owens tied the knot in April 2023 after meeting on the dating app Raya in March 2020.
The couple got engaged in February 2022.
From luxury gifts to luxury getaways
The celebrated gymnast and her husband also made headlines last year when they travelled to South Africa for their romantic honeymoon.
They delighted fans with breathtaking snapshots of their trip, sharing unforgettable moments from their South African adventure.
Biles kicked off the journey with a series of Instagram Stories, including a sweet photo of the couple sharing a kiss on the plane, followed by glimpses of their luxurious honeymoon suite.
From grand gestures of friendship to dreamy travel moments, Biles continues to inspire fans both on and off the mat.
