In what might be the funniest celebrity "meet-cute" story of 2026, Olympic snowboarding legend Chloe Kim has revealed she had absolutely no idea who her boyfriend, NFL superstar Myles Garrett, was when they first crossed paths. In fact, due to a hilarious misunderstanding, she spent their entire first encounter waiting for a concert by Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. The revelation came during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where Kim also debunked a viral AI proposal image that sent social media into a frenzy earlier this week.

The Martin Garrix vs. Myles Garrett Mix-Up

During her interview with Jimmy Kimmel, fresh off winning a silver medal at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, Kim shared the origin story of her relationship with the Cleveland Browns Defensive Player of the Year. The couple, now considered one of the ultimate sports power couples, didn't exactly start on the same page.

Kim explained that a mutual friend—her physical therapist—invited her to a football game, mentioning that his "client" was playing. When the friend said the name "Myles Garrett," Kim heard "Martin Garrix."

"I don't know, I think he said his name, but I thought he said 'Martin Garrix,'" Kim laughed, telling Kimmel. "So the whole time I was at the game, I was waiting for Martin Garrix to perform."

The situation became even more comical as the game progressed. Kim admitted she spent the first half cheering for the Los Angeles Rams, completely unaware she was supposed to be rooting for Garrett's Browns. When halftime arrived, her confusion peaked. "Halftime comes around, and I'm like, 'Where is Martin Garrix?'" she recalled. "And Martin Garrix never showed up. I was like, 'This guy is whack! Why is he not showing up to do his performance?'"

Debunking the Viral AI Proposal Image

The Martin Garrix mix-up wasn't the only topic trending regarding the couple this week. Social media exploded with a hyper-realistic image appearing to show Myles Garrett proposing to Chloe Kim on one knee in the snow during the Winter Games in Italy. The photo was so convincing it even fooled fellow athletes.

Kim revealed that ski legend Lindsey Vonn texted her to offer congratulations. "She texts me, she's like, 'Oh my gosh, congrats,'" Kim said. "And I'm like, 'Oh, thank you. But you already congratulated me for my medal.' She's like, 'On the engagement.' I'm like, 'What?'"

Kim quickly set the record straight, confirming the image was a viral AI proposal image. She pointed out two major flaws in the fake photo that gave it away instantly. First, the AI version of Kim was already wearing a ring on her left hand during the proposal. Second, and perhaps most importantly to Kim, was Garrett's accessories.

"He's wearing sunglasses," Kim joked to the audience. "I don't want my man to propose to me with sunglasses on."

A Supportive Power Couple

Despite the comedy of errors surrounding their meeting and the fake engagement rumors, the relationship between Kim and Garrett has become a favorite among fans. They officially confirmed they were dating in 2025 and have been inseparable since.

Garrett was spotted in Italy throughout the 2026 Winter Games, cheering loudly for Kim as she secured her silver medal in the women's halfpipe. While he didn't propose, his dedication was clear—he was even seen sporting custom gear featuring Kim's face. For now, fans will have to wait for the real proposal, but at least we know one thing: Myles Garrett definitely won't be wearing sunglasses when it happens.

Celebrity Relationship News 2026: What's Next?

As celebrity relationship news 2026 continues to be dominated by AI hoaxes and viral moments, Chloe Kim's refreshing honesty serves as a reminder to fact-check what we see online. The snowboarder's ability to laugh at her own confusion—and her boyfriend's accidental identity swap with a world-famous DJ—has only endeared her more to the public.

For those wondering, Myles Garrett has reportedly taken the mix-up in stride. Being mistaken for Martin Garrix might be a first for the 6-foot-4 defensive end, but as long as Kim knows who he is now, the couple seems poised for a long, happy, and hopefully confusion-free future.