Simone Biles says she's 'staying inside' after $22K red carpet bill
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- Simone Biles revealed she was charged $22,000 for hair, makeup, and styling for a recent red carpet event, expressing shock over the high cost in a TikTok video.
- The gymnast questioned whether such expenses are now the norm and indicated she might avoid future events due to the prohibitive prices.
- Biles acknowledged rising prices but said she plans to stay home where it’s free, noting disbelief that others regularly pay such amounts for events.
- Comments from influencers and fellow athletes varied, with some sharing their own high costs for styling, while others found Biles’ bill unusually steep.
- Fellow Olympian Mikaela Shiffrin empathized with Biles, highlighting a shared concern about the escalating expenses of event preparation.
