Chloe Kim Reveals Hilarious Story About Cheering Against Boyfriend Myles Garrett

The Olympic gold medalist didn't know Garrett played for the Browns when they first started dating.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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USA Olympian Chloe Kim shared a funny story on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" about how she initially thought she was going to see DJ Martin Garrix perform at a Cleveland Browns game, but ended up cheering for the opposing team because she didn't realize her date, Myles Garrett, actually played for the Browns. Kim said she had no understanding of football rules when she first started dating Garrett, but the couple has since grown closer through their shared athletic careers.

Why it matters

The story provides an entertaining look into the early days of one of the most high-profile athletic couples in the world, highlighting how even the most accomplished athletes can be unfamiliar with certain sports. It also shows the humorous side of their relationship as they've navigated their different sports backgrounds.

The details

Kim said she met Garrett through a mutual friend, their physical therapist, in 2018. When the friend invited Kim to a Browns game, she thought she was going to see DJ Martin Garrix perform, not realizing Garrett played for the Browns. Kim spent the entire game cheering for the opposing Rams team, waiting for Garrix to take the stage, only to be disappointed when he never showed up. It wasn't until later that Kim found out Garrett, not Garrix, was the reason they were at the game.

  • Kim and Garrett met through a mutual friend in 2018.
  • The incident at the Browns game occurred sometime in 2018.

The players

Chloe Kim

A three-time Olympic medalist in snowboarding, including two gold medals.

Myles Garrett

A star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns who was named the 2025 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Martin Garrix

One of the most famous DJs in the world.

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What they’re saying

“We met through a friend, actually. Our physical therapist, he connected us. And I've known this friend for years. We met in 2018, he's like my brother. And he was like, 'I think I know a good guy for you.'”

— Chloe Kim (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

“I don't know. I think [the physical therapist] said [Garrett's] name, but I thought he said 'Martin Garrix'. So, the whole time I was at the game, I was waiting for [Garrix] to perform. I was like, okay, someone is singing the National Anthem at the beginning. That makes sense. And then halftime comes around, and I'm like, 'Where is Martin Garrix?'”

— Chloe Kim (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

“And I'm cheering for the Rams the whole time, because I, again, think we're there for Martin Garrix, not for somebody that plays for the Browns. And Martin Garrix never showed up, and I was like, 'This guy is whack! Why is he not showing up to do his performance?' And I later find out that we were there to see Myles, and not Martin.”

— Chloe Kim (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

The takeaway

This story highlights the humorous side of how even the most accomplished athletes can be unfamiliar with certain sports when they first start dating someone from a different athletic background. It shows the growth and understanding that can develop in a relationship as the couple learns about each other's passions.