Simone Biles Is Living Life Without Restrictions

"Not the GOAT," gasps a doorman as Simone Biles walks past him.

It's a colder-than-usual early November afternoon and I'm trailing behind her as we're walking down an Upper East Side street toward Central Park. She's a Texas girl through and through, but she's found the stride of a seasoned New Yorker with ease. Still, you'd think that in the dizzying weekday dance of daily commuters dodging tourists to grab sad midday lunches that one might not notice a 4-foot-8-inch woman in the midst of it all. But when there's greatness among you, it hardly ever needs an announcement.

As we make our way through Manhattan, the casual awe from onlookers tags along like it's our third wheel. She is, of course, used to this, so she hardly seems to notice.

Make no mistake—she knows exactly who she is.

If you have trouble viewing this email, view it in a browser.  SHOP FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE Simone Biles Is Living Life Without Restrictions "Not the GOAT," gasps a doorman as Simone Biles walks past him. It's a colder-than-usual early November afternoon and I'm trailing behind her as we're walking down an Upper East Side street toward Central Park. She's a Texas girl through and through, but she's found the stride of a seasoned New Yorker with ease. Still, you'd think that in the dizzying weekday dance of daily commuters dodging tourists to grab sad midday lunches that one might not notice a 4-foot-8-inch woman in the midst of it all. But when there's greatness among you, it hardly ever needs an announcement. As we make our way through Manhattan, the casual awe from onlookers tags along like it's our third wheel. She is, of course, used to this, so she hardly seems to notice. Make no mistake—she knows exactly who she is. READ MORE These 5 Fashion Trends Will Define 2026 New year, new trends. READ MORE Willow Smith Doesn't Really Care for Beauty Trends [Cosmo Exclusive] Cosmo sat down with the Grammy-nominated artist-turned Dior Beauty Ambassador. READ MORE It's Time to Treat Yourself: 30+ After-Christmas Sales Worth Shopping This Year Hiiii, annual Lululemon sale! READ MORE Does Max *Finally* Wake Up and Escape Vecna in 'Stranger Things 5'? *blasts 'Running Up That Hill' by Kate Bush* READ MORE Breaking Down the 'Heated Rivalry' Season 1 Finale Time to head over to the cottage! READ MORE Follow Us Unsubscribe | Manage Preferences | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Cosmopolitan is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2025 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779