Biles calls Jarrett's costume perfect

Seven Olympic gold medals were not the only metric of success in Simone Biles' recent public appearances. The gymnast's reaction to a Halloween costume provided a distinct benchmark for approval this week.

Laura Jarrett, a co-anchor for NBC's TODAY show, dressed as Biles for the holiday. Jarrett posted images on Instagram showing her recreation of Biles' floor routine from the 2024 Paris Olympics. The performance, which earned a silver medal, served as the central element of the tribute.

Biles responded directly in the comments section of the post. She typed "😂😂🫵🏾🫵🏾 PERFECT" to acknowledge the effort. The comment offered a clear endorsement of Jarrett's work.

The exchange occurred as part of a wider NBC initiative celebrating the network's centennial anniversary. Several other hosts selected costumes tied to pop culture figures for their own appearances.

Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager portrayed Rachel Green and Phoebe Buffay from the television series Friends. Craig Melvin dressed as Snoop Dogg, while Dylan Dreyer appeared as Jeannie from I Dream of Jeannie. Al Roker completed the group's selections by dressing as Gumby, a character from an Eddie Murphy sketch on Saturday Night Live.

Jarrett's specific choice focused on athletic achievement rather than film or music. The costuming decision aligned with the network's year-long focus on its history. Viewers and colleagues noted the attention to detail in the floor routine recreation.