According to Cambridge Dictionary, ghostwriting is “the activity of writing books, articles, etc. for another person to publish under their own name.” Have you got the meaning of it? Well, it is about making someone write a story and sell it under your name. But what is the connection between ghostwriting and Jordan Chiles? The internet loves a good controversy, and this time, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles has found herself at the center of a heated debate—one that has her mother fiercely defending her. Here’s the scoop of the story! 

It all started on March 13, when an X user dropped a bold claim: “All this drama for a book that was almost certainly ghostwritten.” The book in question? I’m That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams—Jordan Chiles’ recently released memoir. The post made by an X user quickly gained traction, with people dissecting one particular detail: the author’s credit. Well, the cover of the book doesn’t just list Jordan Chiles. It also features another name: Felice Laverne. And that’s where things got a bit messy.

Felice is no stranger to the literary world—she’s a well-known ghostwriter. In fact, on her own website, Jordan Chiles’ book is showcased as one of her ghostwriting projects. That revelation fueled speculation. Had Jordan truly written her book? Or had she simply sat with Felice, shared her thoughts, and let someone else do the heavy lifting? According to the X user, if Jordan hadn’t personally typed out the words, then claiming sole authorship was a serious offense. But Jordan’s mother, Gina Chiles, wasn’t having it. She fired back with a response that wasn’t just logical, but it was laced with emotion too.

On X, Gina rather started a debate under the user’s comment. She wrote, “Take a look at the cover…under her name…shows you who co-wrote it with her. She did in fact open word documents for her book. I think ghostwriters are not acknowledged as writers or given credit on covers. But aside from that how did you like it?”  Gina wasn’t just defending her daughter’s credibility—she was making a bigger point. Collaboration doesn’t erase authenticity. Having guidance in shaping a story doesn’t mean it’s not your story. But again, the X-user was in no mood to buy this logic. Instead, this time, Gina had to face a harsh attack, regarding her authorship of the book. The debate remained the same—why did Felice Laverne find an entry on the list? Fortunately, Gina had someone to join the debate. 

The debate took a wild turn, though, spiraling into a full-blown internet frenzy. What started as a simple question about authorship quickly turned into a heated discussion, with opinions flying left and right. While some defended Jordan Chiles, many were quick to criticize her for including Felice Laverne as a co-author. The skepticism was relentless. Was Jordan’s story truly hers, or was it shaped, polished, and molded by someone else? Had the readers been misled?

As the conversation escalated, Jordan herself jumped into the chaos. Instead of a long-winded explanation, she responded with a simple, puzzled reaction: “Huh?” Was she genuinely caught off guard by the backlash, or was this her way of brushing off the noise?

Meanwhile, another user chimed in, voicing their confusion: “Very confused why she would go down this route when her story is strong and compelling on its own without embellishment/misleading readers.” The same user, however, forced Gina to reply to his/her post. How? His/her argument was based on a line mentioned in the book. The concerned line read, “they didn’t pick me even though i placed 2nd AA overall.” It was an incident from 2017 when Jordan Chiles didn’t find a place on the Worlds team. The gymnastics fan found Jordan missing the train just because of her low ranking. So, according to him/her, Chiles shouldn’t have argued that. Well, Gina thought something different. 

While replying to the post, the loving mother posted, “It’s the words embellishment and misleading that caught her attention. Notice how she ignored your “certain gymnast” cut. I’m glad you liked her book but nothing here is either of those words. It is how she felt. She was 16. It’s not about the athletes at all. 👀 Leadership.” And just like that, the debate shifted yet again. Steadily, the focus was no longer just about ghostwriting—it was now about authenticity, credibility, and whether Jordan had undermined her own powerful story.

The question now is—will Jordan address the backlash head-on, or will she let the storm pass? The fans will have to wait for a few more days to get the answer. However, something was clear from the scene—Gina Chiles is in no mood to leave the battleground for her daughter. In the past, she had done that several times. 

Gina remains the ‘mom’ for Jordan Chiles 

When it comes to standing up for her daughter, Gina Chiles doesn’t hesitate—not for a second. So, when the online world erupted after Jordan Chiles was controversially stripped of her individual bronze medal from the floor exercise event at the Paris Olympics, Gina stepped up like a seasoned warrior.

With trolls running rampant, she took to X and dropped a post that made her stance crystal clear: “My daughter is a highly decorated Olympian with the biggest heart and a level of sportsmanship that is unmatched.” The backlash was relentless, pushing Jordan to step away from social media altogether. But through it all, she had one unwavering pillar of support—her mother. And Gina wasn’t done.

Months later, she made headlines again, not for clapping back at critics but for launching a heartfelt initiative. On November 24, she announced the ‘Jordan Chiles Leo Collection’ on Facebook. The plan? To sell Jordan’s collection of leotards before her move to UCLA. But Gina, always aware of the skeptics lurking in the shadows, didn’t just share the news—she came prepared with receipts.

“I’ve done this before for her this way & EVERYONE received their Leo,” she wrote, leaving no room for doubt. Then came the kicker: “I don’t have interest nor would I scam.” A statement? Yes. A reassurance? Absolutely. A subtle jibe at the naysayers? Oh, without a doubt. Gina Chiles isn’t just a supportive mother—she’s a force of nature, standing guard at the gates, ready to silence the noise and protect her daughter’s legacy.