Chloe Kim Sets Record Straight on Viral Engagement Hoax with Myles Garrett
A viral photo circulating during the Winter Olympics sparked widespread rumors that Olympic snowboarding champion Chloe Kim and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett were engaged. Social media users went into a frenzy after seeing an image that appeared to show Garrett proposing to Kim on the Olympic stage.
Kim Publicly Addresses the Fake Photo
Kim has now publicly addressed the incident, confirming that the picture was completely fabricated and urging fans not to be deceived by convincing digital manipulations. The false rumor spread rapidly across platforms, even reaching fellow Olympians before Kim had an opportunity to see it herself.
What began as a friend's congratulatory message quickly transformed into widespread confusion, demonstrating how rapidly misinformation can propagate during major global sporting events.
Appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Kim laughed off the situation while firmly correcting the record. "Don't fall for it, guys!" she told the audience after host Jimmy Kimmel displayed a printout of the edited image.
Kim revealed she first learned about the supposed engagement through Olympic skiing legend Lindsey Vonn. "I hope she doesn't get mad at me for sharing this, but she texts me," Kim explained. "She's like, 'Oh my gosh, congrats.' And I'm like, 'Oh, thank you. But you already congratulated me for my medal.'"
"She's like, 'On the engagement,'" Kim continued. "I'm like, 'What?' And so, I Google 'Chloe Kim engagement' and I see this."
Family Recognition and Visual Inconsistencies
Even Kim's mother quickly identified the image's flaws. Kim recalled that her mother called to mention seeing "that A.I. picture," adding that her mom insisted, "You would never wear something like that."
Kim also pointed out several visual inconsistencies that made the photo obviously fake:
- Garrett appeared to be proposing while Kim already wore a ring on her finger
- Garrett was wearing sunglasses during the supposed proposal
"Two, he's wearing sunglasses," she joked. "I don't want my man to propose to me with sunglasses on."
Real Relationship Timeline and Support
The couple were first publicly linked in 2025 and confirmed their relationship later that same year. Garrett has been a visible supporter of Kim's Olympic journey, during which she battled through injuries and exhaustion to secure a silver medal in Italy.
Resilience and Perspective
Despite the digital hoax being completely false, Kim's authentic story remains one of remarkable strength and perspective. She reflected on her Olympic experience with clarity and optimism after reaching the podium despite significant physical and mental challenges.
"I learned to change and look for the good in things," she shared. "I got a lot stronger from this."
In an era when fabricated images can spread more rapidly than factual information, Kim's response serves as an important reminder to pause, verify sources, and maintain a sense of humor when appropriate.
