Ball In Net! 6 Celebs Who Surprisingly Made The First Move On Their Partner (PHOTOS)

Simone Biles wasn’t shy about shooting her shot with Jonathan Owens. In March 2020, the Olympic queen spotted the NFL star on the exclusive dating app Raya and decided to make her move. “I saw him, and I was like, ‘Oh, he’s pretty cute,’ so I said hi,” Simone spilled to WSJ Magazine, per TODAY. A week or two later, they linked up in person, kicking off their love story that led to a 2023 wedding.

Jennifer Lopez wasn’t afraid to take charge when she spotted Alex Rodriguez. In 2017, J.Lo saw the former MLB star at a Beverly Hills restaurant and decided to make her move. Feeling bold, she walked right up to him and tapped his shoulder, saying, “Hi, I’m Jennifer,” per Variety.

During an appearance on ‘Ellen,’ she gushed, “I said, ‘What are you doing in L.A.’ He said, ‘I live out here now.’ He goes, ‘What about you?’ I said, ‘I’ve always lived out here, you know.’” That flirty encounter sparked their romance, leading to a full-on relationship and an engagement in 2019. They later split in 2021, and sis moved on to Ben Affleck, married him, and got divorced within two years.

Serena Williams wasn’t waiting around when she locked eyes with Alexis Ohanian. In 2015, the tennis legend was chilling at a hotel breakfast in Rome when she spotted the Reddit co-founder nearby. Feeling a spark, Serena’s team invited him to their table, per PEOPLE, which would later lead them to start dating before getting married and starting a family.

Tia Mowry took the wheel — literally — when she made her move on Cory Hardrict. Back in 1999, while working on Hollywood Horror, Tia noticed Cory, a struggling actor, and felt that spark. Spotting him waiting for a bus after a long day on set, she boldly offered him a ride home. That smooth gesture broke the ice, and their chemistry started simmering. They later got married, and stayed married for 14 years, welcoming two children.

“I was waiting on a bus stop—after I shot my first film. Her sister and her drove by, they saw me waiting and asked to give me a ride,” Cory told Global Grind. “I was embarrassed. I was downtown. They gave me a ride and we were friends ever since. They took me to Inglewood, so that’s how that relationship started. We were friends, we started dating and it just went from there.”

The couple announced their separation in October 2022 and finalized their divorce in 2023. Most recently, their friendly co-parenting efforts have sparked fan interest in a romantic rekindling. In addition to addressing that, Tia has also spoken out about being a single parent.

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