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Simone Biles Says She’s Done With Red Carpets After $23,000 Styling Bill

WWD·Renan Botelho·6 months ago
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Simone Biles is speaking out about the real cost of showing up to a red carpet.

The Olympic gymnast took to TikTok on Tuesday to share her sticker shock after receiving the bill for a recent red carpet appearance. Between the stylist fee and hair and makeup team, the total, according to her, came to roughly $23,000.

“If that’s the new norm, y’all can have it,” Biles said in the video. “Y’all will never see me at another event. I’ma stay my ass right here where it’s free.”

@simonebilesowens I will be staying inside for the foreseeable future 🥴 on another note, also kinda wack when they double or triple the price because of your name. this didn’t happen this time but it has before 🤍 my intention isn’t to bash anyone, everyone I work with/have worked with is LOVELY! I’m just curious if this is normal

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Biles directed the question at fellow celebrities, athletes and influencers, asking point-blank whether costs at that level are standard.…

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