Highlights
- Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce is unique because she is more open about it and addresses negative comments.
- Travis Kelce openly talks about his relationship with Taylor Swift.
- Unlike some of Taylor Swift's past relationships, her romance with Travis Kelce is not controversial.
Many would likely say that no one had a more exciting 2023 than Taylor Swift both professionally and personally. While she kept setting records in her music career, like with her amazing Eras tour, she is in a happy relationship with Travis Kelce. Ever since rumors started up about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift dating in September 2023, the world has been watching this sweet romance.
While Taylor Swift has dated many celebrities, her relationship with Travis Kelce feels unique for many reasons, and fans enjoy following along with every football game and date night. Here's why the singer's current romance stands out.
6 Instead Of Being Private, Taylor Swift Talks About Her Love Life Now
Taylor Swift's Most Recent Ex Is Matty Healy
There is always speculation about Taylor Swift's romantic life, with fans wondering if one particular song is about her ex Joe Alwyn. Now that Swift is dating Travis Kelce, she seems more willing to share her opinions about the negative things people say about who she's in a relationship with. Before, she didn't seem to want to draw attention to it.
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In her interview with TIME Magazine at the end of 2023, Swift talked about her romance with Kelce and addressed the idea that she and Kelce had their very first date at one of his football games. She sounded confident and secure about their bond.
Swift said:
"By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple. I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date."
Key Dates (According to Today.com) | |
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Kelce went to a Taylor Swift concert | July 8 2023 |
Kelce and Swift were photographed in New York City | August 2023 |
Kelce accompanied Swift to Argentina | November 2023 |
Swift confirmed her romance with Kelce | December 2023 |
5 While Taylor Swift's Exes Mostly Stayed Silent, Travis Kelce Speaks About Her Often
Travis Kelce Co-Hosts The Podcast New Heights With His Brother Jason Kelce
When Taylor Swift was interviewed by TIME Magazine, she called her romance with Travis Kelce "public." Ever since people began noticing that the two were hanging out, Kelce has been very open about the fact that he's dating the beloved singer. In contrast, Swift's ex-boyfriends didn't talk to the media or share their feelings on a podcast. Fans only found out details about the relationship once Swift and her partner had broken up.
According to People, Kelce has talked a lot about Swift. Whether he's calling her "smart" or praising her concert in Argentina, he sounds in awe of her. Kelce also addressed the fact that she's a huge celebrity:
"The scrutiny she gets, how much she has a magnifying glass on her, every single day, paparazzi outside her house, outside every restaurant she goes to, after every flight she gets off, and she’s just living, enjoying life. When she acts like that I better not be the one acting all strange.”
Who Did Travis Kelce Date Before Taylor Swift? (According to Women's Health) |
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Zuri Hall (allegedly - 2022-2023) |
Kayla Nicole (2017-2022) |
Maya Benberry (2016) |
4 Unlike Taylor Swift And Matty Healy's Relationship, Swift And Travis Kelce's Romance Isn't Controversial
Travis Kelce Has A Net Worth Of $40 Million (According to Celebrity Net Worth)
Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce is one of her least controversial ones. While some people thought it was fake and that it was a publicity stunt, most have been fully supportive of their time together.
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In contrast, some of Taylor Swift's past relationships have been a little controversial, including her alleged relationship with Matty Healy that took place in the spring and summer of 2023. According to E! News, there was also some drama surrounding Swift and Calvin Harris's breakup in 2016. Harris allegedly didn't like seeing Swift with Tom Hiddleston because she moved on so fast. Swift and Kelce seem to genuinely respect each other and seem to have fun when they're around each other.
How Many Kansas City Chiefs Games Has Taylor Swift Been To? |
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8 (according to Page Six) |
first Chiefs game: September 2023, Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears |
Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift went together |
3 Travis Kelce Is Taylor Swift's First Serious Boyfriend Not In The Entertainment Industry
Travis Kelce Is Number 87 And A Tight End For The Kansas City Chiefs
Taylor Swift's rich ex-boyfriends are all in the entertainment industry. In contrast, Travis Kelce is an impressive NFL player who has been part of the NFL since 2013, according to People. Swift has never dated an athlete before and now many of her fans are becoming more interested in football thanks to her relationship. Previously, Swift dated actors such as Joe Alwyn, Taylor Lautner and Jake Gyllenhaal. She also dated a few singers, including Harry Styles and Joe Jonas.
Both Swift and Kelce have a lot of passion for their respective careers. However, Kelce is honest about the negative aspects of football. As he told The Wall Street Journal, he has gotten hurt and that means that retirement is often on his mind. Kelce said, “That’s the only thing I’ve never really been open about. The discomfort. The pain. The lingering injuries — the 10 surgeries I’ve had that I still feel every single surgery to this day.”
Some Of Travis Kelce's Injuries (According to Fox Sports) |
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knee (2019) |
knee (2023) |
ankle (2023) |
2 While The Focus Is Usually Only On Taylor Swift's Career, Now People Talk About Swift's Influence On Travis Kelce
Travis Kelce Is Currently Playing Season #11 With The Kansas City Chiefs
Although Taylor Swift has dated many celebrities, people never said that she affected their careers in a positive or negative way. Her relationship with Travis Kelce feels unique because there is a lot of talk about her influence on him.
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According to TMZ, some people have blamed Swift whenever Kelce has played less than perfectly. Christian Okoye, who is the Kansas City Chiefs running back, said, "She has nothing to do with how the team's doing right now." It's not all negative, though: a poll discovered many feel that Swift has a positive influence on the NFL.
Travis Kelce's Background (According to Biography.com) |
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starred in the reality series Catching Kelce in 2016 |
chose the number 87 as his brother Jason Kelce was born in 1987 |
attended the University of Cincinnati |
the right pronunciation of his last name is "Kell-ss" |
1 Taylor Swift's Famous Friends Have Allegedly Been Unsure About Her Relationship With Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift And Her Pals Have Gone To Several Of Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs Games
In the past, if Taylor Swift's friends liked or disliked who she was dating, they didn't always speak to the media about their feelings. However, her relationship with Travis Kelce feels different because some of her famous friends are allegedly uncertain she is with the right person.
According to Page Six, a source said that Selena Gomez thinks she was "moving too fast." The source said, “Historically, Taylor’s always been super private about everything, and now with this [relationship], she’s so open about it that it’s just very odd for Selena.” Today.com also reported that while people thought that Gigi Hadid wasn't supportive, she said that wasn't true. While fans will never know what Swift's friends really think, there is definitely a lot of commentary on whether this is the healthiest relationship for Swift.
However, a source told People that pals of Travis Kelce's are happy about the relationship:
"Travis' friends think this is the real deal for him. They're still a little shocked by all of it — that he's dating the Taylor Swift, but they've seen how down to earth she is with his friends and family.”
Taylor Swift's Celebrity Friends (According to Insider.com) |
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Dylan O'Brien |
Blake Lively |
Lena Dunham |
Alana, Danielle, and Este Haim |
Selena Gomez |
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