Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are the epitome of couple goals, and their sweet moments of affection have the world swooning. From secret smiles to playful teasing, their romance has been a whirlwind of heartwarming moments since they first stepped into the spotlight together.
The story of Swift and Kelce began in the summer of 2023, when the singer and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end started dating. Their relationship progressed quickly, and by the time Swift attended her first Chiefs game in the fall, they were already an official couple. The world caught a glimpse of their budding romance, but little did they know the extent of the warm and fuzzy feelings between these two.
Swift and Kelce’s love story has captivated fans and celebrities alike, and their public displays of affection have only added to the charm. As their relationship continues to blossom, we take a look at all the times they couldn’t help but turn rosy-cheeked over each other.
Taylor’s First Game
Swift’s debut into the Chiefs Kingdom happened in September 2023, when she attended a game against the Chicago Bears. She watched the game from a suite with Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, by her side. The Grammy-winning singer’s presence didn’t go unnoticed by Kelce’s teammate, James Winchester, who recalled seeing the tight end blushing over having Swift cheer him on.
“I walked up to Trav, and I just said, ‘Hey, man, that’s cool she’s here.’ He’s like, ‘What do you mean? Did they put her up on the jumbotron or something?’ I’m like, ‘No, Jay just told me. That’s awesome, man, good for you,’” Winchester shared on the “Like a Farmer” podcast. He painted a picture of a smiling and blushing Kelce, who was clearly over the moon about Swift’s support.
Big Brother Teasing
After that fateful first game, Travis’ big brother, Jason Kelce, couldn’t resist poking some fun at his little brother’s newfound fame. He teased Travis about Swift putting him “on the map” and gushed about how amazing she looked and how perfect the day had been for Chiefs fans.
Karma Shout Out
During his bye week in November 2023, Kelce flew to Buenos Aires to surprise Swift at her Eras Tour concert. He watched the show from the VIP booth with Swift’s dad, Scott Swift. During the finale, Swift changed the lyrics to her song “Karma,” replacing “guy on the screen” with “guy on the Chiefs.” This unexpected shout-out left Kelce turning crimson and covering his face in surprise, while Scott attempted to give him a high-five.
Recalling the moment on his and Jason’s podcast, Kelce admitted he was “shocked” by the dedication and apologized to Scott for missing the high-five, acknowledging that it was “the most electric thing you could do at an event.”
Making Taylor an ‘Honest Woman’
At the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend charity event in Kansas City in June 2024, Kelce had a humorous exchange with Jason Sudeikis. Sudeikis teased the football player about his future with Swift, jokingly asking when he was going to “make an honest woman” out of her. He even referenced Harrison Butker‘s controversial graduation speech about women choosing to be homemakers.
Kelce took the joke in stride, laughing and smiling before sarcastically replying, “Guys, you’re really pushing it.”
Falling for the Boy on the Football Team
During the Lyon, France stop of her Eras Tour, Swift performed her song “Fifteen” as a secret song. The lyrics include the line, “In your life, you’ll do things greater than dating the boy on the football team.” As she sang, Swift couldn’t help but smile and blush as she realized the irony of the words, given her relationship with Kelce. The crowd went wild, sharing in the sweet moment.
The Best Cooking Partners
In a June 2024 Chiefs press conference, Kelce was asked about his favorite meals to cook with Swift. He blushed and smiled, choosing to keep the details of their culinary adventures private. However, he did quip that the pop star “makes a great Pop-Tart and cinnamon roll,” adding a playful touch to their cooking dynamic.