Performing to Beyoncé’s music is one thing. But what happened recently left Jordan Chiles stunned and in awe.

Amidst the pressure of the regional and upcoming championship games, the UCLA Bruins’ gymnast found some time to attend an event for Cécred. And what happened next made Chiles rush to her own Instagram stories.

“Ahhhhhh guys, I met Beyoncé,” she wrote while sharing the video on her story. “My dreams have come true!! Words can’t describe my feelings right now….” The video featured Chiles dancing her way to the pop icon, hugging her and then engaging in a conversation.

In 2024, Chiles set a floor routine on Beyoncé’s music, “You killed it!” And during this long-awaited meeting, the pop star didn’t forget to compliment Chiles. Adding that Jordan is one of her daughters' inspirations, who likes to mimic her moves.

And the Gymnast did not hesitate to vocalise her heartfelt gratitude either. Replying to Beyonce’s compliment, Chiles could be seen shaking her head, saying, “Anything for you. Literally anything for you.”

The evening passed in laughter, dancing, and wholesome moments. However, it remains shocking that this face-to-face meeting didn’t happen earlier.

Jordan Chiles and Beyoncé’s Bond

In 2024, before the Olympics, the pop icon reached out to Chiles and sent her a framed vinyl of her Cowboy Carter album with a handwritten note. She called the gymnast her "twin" and praised her hard work.

Fast forward to this year, the 35x Grammy winner sent Chiles a bouquet of white roses and a New Year's note in January. And again, she made sure to express what an honour it was to have Chiles perform to her music.

And finally, in her hair care company Cécred’s event, Beyoncé made sure to bring up the compliments again. So, it wasn’t just Chiles who continued tributing the singer. The respect and gratitude went both ways.

Moving forward, do you think Chiles and the Bruins will set any routine in another Beyoncé song for their championship game next week? Comment it down.

Written by

Deblina Roy

Edited by

Souvik Roy