“I don’t like social media—not one bit.” Jordan Chiles made that clear last year. And can you blame her? One moment, she was on top of the world—her first individual Olympic medal, a historic all-Black podium with Simone Biles and Rebeca Andrade. The next, it was gone. Controversially stripped away. Since then, the 23-year-old has been in a legal battle. But the courtroom is one fight! And while that trauma wasn’t enough. She had to deal with the social media backlash and hateful messages flooding in. But in 2025? She’s here to speak. And what is it?

Jordan Chiles has been making headlines in the 2025 NCAA gymnastics season, securing two perfect 10s. While the internet has been full of praise, Chiles herself has mixed feelings about the attention. The past criticism she has faced still lingers. “Why are these people telling me all these things when I’m literally doing the exact same thing as everybody else?” Jordan Chiles said to People on 1 March. “It was definitely something I had to push past.”

“Push Past,” she said! But did she do that? Absolutely, yes! The 2025 Season has been proof of that. The season that had scores hard to come by. Chiles started with a 9.975 on the floor at the Sprouts Farmers Market Quad, got a perfect 10 on bars at Maryland, and locked up UCLA’s victory over Michigan State with another perfect 10 on the floor. At Pauley Pavilion, she wowed with a 9.950 on the floor, firing up a full house. But with the performances comes visibility and so does scrutiny!

In a February 20th interview with The Times, alongside A’ja Wilson, the two-time Olympian was asked about the challenge of balancing authenticity with the scrutiny that comes with being in the public eye.“ If I had the choice, I wouldn’t share anything about my life. But then I wouldn’t be able to give the younger generation something to look at,” Chiles said, explaining that despite trolling she continues to share her journey to inspire young athletes.

She acknowledged the importance of those who paved the way before her, adding, “We had people before us who were able to walk for others to run.” However, Chiles also addressed the criticism and online negativity she has encountered. Reflecting on social media backlash, she said, “How I think of it is, if you’re gonna sit there and critique somebody, try to get underneath their skin, then it’s something that’s inside of you that you’re not OK with.”

Following her bronze-medal performance in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics, Chiles was subjected to harsh online comments—some targeting her gymnastics, others focusing on personal aspects such as her appearance. It became to such an extent that UCLA Bruins Gymnast even wanted to teleport and travel to each and every troll to let them know about their wrong perceptions. “You’re judging them based on a picture, not because of who they are, what they’ve done in their lives, their life stories, their future, or their business,” said Chiles to Daymond John last year.

Now, as Jordan navigates the challenges of her career, someone is making sure her voice is heard. She’s not just a supportive mother but also an advocate for her!

Gina Chiles backs Jordan Chiles

A mother’s love knows no bounds, but when does it become a warrior’s call? Gina Chiles isn’t just watching from the sidelines but has stepped into the fire, standing against the storm, and demanding justice for her daughter,

Jordan Chiles. From the moment the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) stripped her of the bronze medal, Jordan found herself in a battle no athlete should have to fight. But, she’s not alone. Gina has seen it all—the sacrifices, the grueling hours, the silent struggles behind the dazzling performances.

Gina Chiles, never shy about supporting her daughter, took to social media to praise Jordan’s dedication after a whirlwind weekend in Michigan. “Michigan fans—literally amazing show of support for our girls! See you in a few weeks!” she wrote on X after UCLA’s meet against Michigan, where the Bruins won 197.550-196.850. Gina has, from time to time, made sure to highlight the hard work behind the scenes: “And on Monday? Back at early morning practice, followed up by her college classes and a late evening studying for a midterm. She WORKS for all of it!! She’s better than me cuz I couldn’t do it.”

And when TIME Magazine splashed her name across its iconic cover, celebrating her as one of the most influential women of the year. Gina beamed with pride. “My baby girl is TIME Women of the Year… Like on the cover y’all. When God lines it all out—He shows out!! I mean….this is INCREDIBLE!!”, Gina posted on X on February 20.

But this is more than a proud mother’s post. This is a statement. A defiant reminder that Jordan Chiles is far from done.