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Olympic Gymnast Jordan Chiles: Christmas with Beyoncé & Family Plans
2024-12-05
People recently had the chance to catch up with Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles at TheWrap’s Power Women Summit on December 3 at the Maybourne Beverly Hills Hotel. She shared her exciting family holiday plans that involve her idol Beyoncé.
Christmas with Queen B
Chiles revealed, "I’m actually going to the Texans versus Ravens game on Christmas. You know, get to go see Queen B. I’m really excited about that. It was definitely a big Christmas gift for my family. So everybody’s gonna go. We’re gonna have fun!" The Houston Texans will play the Baltimore Ravens at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Christmas Day, and Beyoncé will perform during the game’s halftime show.Christmas Morning Traditions
Regarding Christmas morning, Chiles gave a peek inside her family’s plans. "We basically wake up at the crack of dawn and open all the gifts and everything like that, just enjoy each other’s company," she said. Family is always a good thing, especially for her as she loves having them around.Gymnastics Inspired by Beyoncé
The Beyoncé superfan has even incorporated the artist into her gymnastics routines. During the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Chiles wore two leotards inspired by Beyoncé’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour style. She attended the Grammy winner’s show in Houston and got inspired. "It inspired me so much that I literally went on her social media, went through her whole entire Instagram account to find these outfits," she revealed on Vogue’s podcast The Run-Through. The two looks included a multicolored Pucci catsuit and a white rhinestone bodysuit paired with a feather cape by Bronx and Banco. "I got the demos back and I honestly melted. I started crying. I said, ‘There’s no way that they were able to figure this out in a leo form.’ And they did," Chiles said.Sending Off to the Olympics
Before embarking on her trip to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, Chiles got a special send-off. The "Texas Hold ‘Em" songstress sent her a personalized Cowboy Carter album plaque wishing her the best of luck. Beyoncé wrote in silver marker, "Congrats to you Queen. Always watch you with pride and admiration. Thank you for reppin’ us. Love, your twin Beyoncé." Chiles posted a photo of the gift to her Instagram Stories on July 17, showing fans her patriotic plaque. "Ahhhh!! I’m screaming right now!! Y’all Beyoncé sent me this and I’m crying," she wrote.Olympic Performances
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chiles performed her floor routine to "My House" and "Energy" by Beyoncé and "Lose My Breath" by Destiny’s Child. Chiles and her USA teammates won gold in the women’s gymnastics final on July 30. However, the gymnast continues to appeal her case after she was stripped of her individual bronze medal in the floor exercise event after a scoring adjustment.TheWrap’s Power Women Summit brought together the most influential women across various entertainment and media outlets to empower women in their personal careers. "The journey from aspiration to reality is never a straight line," Chiles said, speaking on the summit’s "Aspire" theme. "My career has been defined, not only by the time I soared but by the time I experienced deep hurt and disappointment and then chose to rise again."