Jordan Chiles meets her idol Beyoncé

The gymnast's dreams come true after years of tributes to the pop superstar.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 7:50am

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After years of being inspired by Beyoncé and paying tribute to the pop star through her gymnastics routines, Jordan Chiles finally got the chance to meet her idol. The two met at an event for Beyoncé's hair care company Cécred, where they danced, hugged, and gushed over each other. Chiles shared the exciting moment on her Instagram, saying 'My dreams have come true!!'

Why it matters

Chiles has long been a vocal fan of Beyoncé, incorporating the singer's music and style into her gymnastics performances. This meeting represents the culmination of years of admiration and the fulfillment of a personal dream for the young gymnast.

The details

Chiles had some downtime between regional competitions and the upcoming national championships, which she used to attend an event for Beyoncé's hair care line Cécred. That's where she finally got to meet the pop superstar, with both women dressed in all white. Chiles danced up to Beyoncé, and the two embraced and complimented each other, with Beyoncé praising Chiles' 2024 floor routine that used her music.

  • Chiles met Beyoncé on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Chiles will next compete at the 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships on April 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

Jordan Chiles

A 24-year-old American gymnast who has long been inspired by and paid tribute to Beyoncé through her routines.

Beyoncé

A 35-time Grammy-winning global pop superstar and the founder of the hair care company Cécred.

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What they’re saying

“How you doing beautiful?”

— Beyoncé

“You killed it!”

— Beyoncé

“Ahhhhhh guys I met Beyoncé. My dreams have come true!! Words can't describe my feelings right now...”

— Jordan Chiles

What’s next

Chiles will next compete at the 2026 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships on April 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

This meeting represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream for Jordan Chiles, who has been inspired by and paid tribute to Beyoncé throughout her gymnastics career. Their interaction highlights the power of idols and role models, and the joy that can come from achieving a personal goal.