Chloe Kim Turns Off DMs After Fake Proposal Photo Goes Viral

The Olympic medalist had to protect herself after an AI-generated image of her and boyfriend Myles Garrett went viral.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Chloe Kim, the three-time Olympic medalist, had to turn off her direct messages on social media after an AI-generated image of her and her boyfriend, NFL player Myles Garrett, went viral. The fake photo showed Garrett proposing to Kim, which was not real. Kim clarified that the image was fake and that she would never want Garrett to propose to her while wearing sunglasses.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the growing issue of AI-generated content and deepfakes, which can spread misinformation and cause distress for public figures. Kim's decision to protect herself by turning off her DMs shows the challenges celebrities face in managing their online presence and dealing with the spread of false information.

The details

The viral AI image showed Garrett proposing to Kim, but she pointed out several inaccuracies, including that there was already a ring on her finger and Garrett was wearing sunglasses, which she said she would not want. Kim's teammate Lindsey Vonn even congratulated her on the fake engagement before realizing it was not real. Kim's mom also immediately recognized the photo as fake, noting that Kim would never wear the outfit depicted in the image.

  • On February 25, 2026, Kim appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and tried to put an end to the rumors about the fake proposal photo.
  • In May 2025, Kim and Garrett first sparked romance rumors.

The players

Chloe Kim

A three-time Olympic medalist and Kim's girlfriend.

Myles Garrett

The Cleveland Browns defensive end and Kim's boyfriend.

Lindsey Vonn

Kim's Olympic teammate who congratulated her on the fake engagement.

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What they’re saying

“Don't fall for it, guys!”

— Chloe Kim (Jimmy Kimmel Live)

“Oh my gosh, Chloe, I saw that AI picture of you getting proposed to. She was like, 'You would never wear something like that.'”

— Chloe Kim's mom (Chloe Kim)

“I'm just trying to be her rock because throughout the year she's mine.”

— Myles Garrett (People)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing problem of AI-generated content and deepfakes, which can spread misinformation and cause distress for public figures. Kim's decision to protect herself by turning off her DMs shows the challenges celebrities face in managing their online presence and dealing with the spread of false information.