There are a lot of unique things about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s fascinating relationship.
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.
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.
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."
Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift's Relationship
Key Dates (According to Today.com)
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
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)
Zuri Hall (allegedly – 2022-2023)
Kayla Nicole (2017-2022)
Maya Benberry (2016)
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.
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?
8 (according to Page Six)
first Chiefs game: September 2023, Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears
Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift went together
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)
knee (2019)
knee (2023)
ankle (2023)
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.
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)
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"
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)
Dylan O'Brien
Blake Lively
Lena Dunham
Alana, Danielle, and Este Haim
Selena Gomez
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Aya Tsintziras is a writer based in Toronto who studied Political Science and Book & Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has a Masters of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a Features Writer at The Things who has been contributing to the site since 2017.
Aya is knowledgeable about the pop culture world and enjoys keeping up with the latest TV shows on streaming services along with celebrity news. She has been previously published in the National Post, Bolde.com, The Travel, GameRant, and ScreenRant.
Favorite Movies: Scream, You’ve Got Mail
Favorite Celebs: Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift
Favorite TV Series: Gilmore Girls, Seinfeld, You, The Bear, My So-Called Life
