The Cutest Simone Biles Moments From 2016

By Dominique Michelle Astorino

Published on 11/15/2016 at 7:00 AM

Getty | Alex Livesey

Getty | Alex Livesey

2016 was the year Simone Biles became America's sweetheart — and it wasn't just with her victorious win in Rio. There were so many moments that contributed to the love we all have for Miss Biles, from her killer dance moves to her adorable smile and her affinity for sparkles and Zac Efron. Let's take a look back at this year's best moments for the pint-size powerhouse.

When she flashed a cute smile in her Nike feature — NIKE

When she flashed a cute smile in her Nike feature

The video actually made us cry a little, too.

The time she posed with 6'8" Olympian David Lee

Only highlighting her adorableness and 4'8" stature.

When she had a supersweet date night with her mom — Getty | Johnny Nunez

When she had a supersweet date night with her mom

And she was SO excited on set for Pretty Little Liars

That one time she finally stole a kiss from her crush

We were all waiting for that moment with Zac Efron.

And that time she hung out with the first famly

When Laurie Hernandez had to iron her Closing Ceremonies otufit — Snapchat user simonebiles

When Laurie Hernandez had to iron her Closing Ceremonies otufit

Can't forget about the time superfan Channing Tatum wanted a selfie with her and Ellen DeGeneres — CBS

Can't forget about the time superfan Channing Tatum wanted a selfie with her and Ellen DeGeneres

Probably one of the funniest moments of the year in general.

And when she threw the first pitch at an Astros game

But obviously threw in a flip, because she's Simone Biles.

When she stunned with the rest of the Final Five at the CMAs — Getty | Michael Loccisano

When she stunned with the rest of the Final Five at the CMAs

She doesn't just sparkle at the Olympics.

When she got a kiss from her "Brazilian boyfriend"

Someone was a little jealous of Zac Efron . . .

When she bit on her gold medal like a champ — Getty | Alex Livesey

When she bit on her gold medal like a champ

That time she was on Jimmy Fallon with her team — NBC

That time she was on Jimmy Fallon with her team

Did you see their The Tonight Show episode and rendition of "Hungry Hungry Humans?"

And of course . . . — Getty | Alex Livesey / Stringer

And of course . . .

This moment in history.

When she nabbed gold in the women's all-around competition in Rio.