US EditionWhy Celebrities Were at the 49ers Game Sunday Night
Simone Biles documented the NFL game in a credentialed media role, capturing images including those of her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens.
- On December 28, 2025, Simone Biles served as a credentialed photographer on the sidelines at Levi's Stadium during the Chicago Bears–San Francisco 49ers Sunday Night Football game.
- Biles' sideline role stems from often traveling to support her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens, and the couple's frequent attendance at Bears games.
- Wearing an NFL media vest, Simone Biles carried a Sony camera and photographed Jonathan Owens and other players during Sunday pregame warmups but did not shoot the game itself.
- Amid a star-studded crowd, Simone Biles served as a credentialed photographer during the San Francisco 49ers' 42-38 victory over the Chicago Bears, drawing attention alongside celebrities like Andrew Garfield and Simu Liu.
- Other athletes such as Ken Griffey Jr. and Randy Johnson have held credentialed media roles, while fellow Team USA gymnast Suni Lee recently photographed a Minnesota Vikings game.
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Why celebrities were at the 49ers game Sunday night
Some unexpected celebrities turned up at Levi’s Stadium Sunday night for the Bears-49ers thriller. They included Marvel actors Andrew Garfield (Spiderman) and Simu Liu (Shang-Chi), as well as U.S. gold medalist Simone Biles. Liu was at the prime-time broadcast promoting his new Peacock series The Copenhagen Test, and Biles was in attendance as an “NFL photographer” and to support her husband, Bears safety Jonathan Owens. But what about Garfield?…
Simone Biles Served As An Official NFL Photographer During Bears-49ers Game
Simone Biles added another achievement to her long list of accolades. The gymnast served as an official NFL guest photographer during a Sunday game between the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers. She was seen snapping photos on the field and interacting with members of the teams. Simone Biles is the latest celebrity to serve as an official NFL guest photographer Biles was seen on the field and interacting with the league’s team as she too…
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