Travis Kelce Celebrates His 100th Touchdown With Taylor Swift Gesture

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Travis Kelce is literally keeping it 100 on the land, the sea and the football field. 

Okay, let’s talk about what happened at the Chiefs game! Everyone’s buzzing about it, but basically, after scoring his 100th career touchdown – which is a huge accomplishment, by the way – the player playfully acknowledged his fiancée, Taylor Swift, and her energy. It was a sweet moment caught on camera and just added to the excitement of the game! It’s all about supporting your partner and having fun, and honestly, I’m here for it.

I was so thrilled for Travis when he hit that amazing milestone! He immediately started jumping up and down, and it was the sweetest thing – he even did a little bit of the ‘Fate of Ophelia’ dance that Taylor did in the music video! He moved his arms and did a little shimmy, and honestly, it made my heart melt.

Even though Travis is in his 13th year playing in the NFL, he’s still working hard and doesn’t take his success for granted. After the game, he joked about being a veteran player who’s fortunate enough to still be performing at a high level.

He playfully said in a post-game interview with SportsCenter that getting back into gear felt like being a teenager again, and he was thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Travis acknowledged he’s aiming to both help the Chiefs win and have some fun while doing it.

He explained that he enjoys making people happy and enthusiastic, and also likes to solve problems. He aims to do all of this with energy and a sense of fun.

Taylor Swift added to the excitement at Arrowhead Stadium, unexpectedly joining Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in a private suite.

Following Travis’s incredible play, Taylor, wearing a red sweater, was seen celebrating with the other wives and girlfriends of the players. It’s no surprise she was thrilled with the touchdown! Taylor has previously shared that she didn’t understand football before meeting Travis, but she’s now become a huge fan.

She jokingly described herself as running around her house yelling about the Chiefs drafting Xavier Worthy, as she shared on the New Heights podcast on August 13th. She said her friends were shocked and asked her what had gotten into her.

As she put it, “I’m not ready to be an analyst right now, but give me 16 months.”

Okay, let’s talk about Taylor and Travis! It’s so charming to see Taylor embracing a new sport, and equally cool that Travis is diving into philosophy – seriously, Aristotle! I think that balance is a big part of what makes their relationship work. It’s not just about shared fame, it’s about both of them growing as individuals and supporting each other’s interests. Let’s explore why this pairing is so captivating…

Even before Taylor Swift showed up to the Kansas City Chiefs game on September 24, 2023 – a moment everyone was talking about – Travis Kelce was a fan of hers.

Fans first learned the star tight end was interested in Taylor Swift through a TikTok video posted by his team in August 2023—around the time they actually started dating privately.

Oh my gosh, you guys, it was amazing! They were asking Travis who his celebrity crush was, and before he could even say anything, Marquez Valdes-Scantling just blurted out, ‘Taylor Swift!’ I nearly lost it! It was the most incredible moment, honestly. I knew it, I knew they had a connection!

Travis smiled at the camera before holding his finger up to his mustache, saying, “Alright now!”

Also, Travis wasn’t the only famous face at Taylor’s incredibly popular Eras Tour – he was there even before they started dating! We’ll share details about when their connection first sparked shortly.

Travis often seems lost in thought, particularly when watching Taylor on the jumbotron at his games, but he’s a bit different from Taylor’s previous partners.

She often dates people in creative fields, like actors—including Joe Alwyn, Jake Gyllenhaal, Taylor Lautner, and Tom Hiddleston—and musicians such as Calvin Harris, John Mayer, Harry Styles, and, more recently, Matty Healy.

Maybe that’s why her new relationship with the fun and playful athlete—who recently signed a two-year contract with the Chiefs for $34.25 million—feels like a welcome change for Taylor. It comes after her very private six-year relationship with Joe ended in April 2023.

It seems the ten-time Pro Bowler got what he wanted – a relationship with the superstar. He openly expressed his strong feelings for her, and it looks like that effort paid off.

Travis recently revealed that he tried to meet Taylor Swift at her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City on July 7, 2023, but it didn’t go as planned. He’d made a friendship bracelet with his “number” on it – though he didn’t specify if it was a jersey or phone number – hoping to give it to her.

Although he said he was upset about missing her after the concert, Taylor revealed to TIME in December 2023 that she eventually listened to his podcast.

I was so flattered when Travis playfully called me out on his podcast – I thought it was really cool! That’s how we started spending time together. We actually had quite a while to get to know each other privately, which I really appreciate.

The idea that Taylor and Travis first met on September 24th? Taylor told TIME that wouldn’t happen – they’d never publicly announce a first date like that!

Since starting to date Travis, Taylor Swift has been spotted out in public more often, whether it’s hanging out with friends in New York City or celebrating at events like the 2023 MTV VMAs and the 2024 Grammys.

Her most famous moment came when she was seen sitting in Travis Kelce’s suite at the Kansas City Chiefs game on September 24, 2023, during their match against the Chicago Bears.

Taylor didn’t hide from the cameras – she enthusiastically celebrated when Travis scored, even yelling with excitement. Both she and Travis were surprised when she accepted his invitation to the game.

I was so thrilled when Taylor showed up, it took a lot of courage, honestly! Travis talked about it on their podcast, New Heights, and said I wasn’t the only one who thought it was amazing. He said everyone in our suite – all our friends and family – was raving about how cool she was.

“She looked amazing,” he added. ” It was definitely a game I will remember, that’s for damn sure.”

Since then, Taylor and Travis have been seen on dates together in various cities around the globe, and they’ve frequently visited a Christmas-themed bar in Kansas City, where they openly showed affection for each other.

Taylor Swift recently told TIME she stepped back from public life after Kim Kardashian’s controversial 2016 phone call leak. Now, she’s ready to re-emerge and plans to go out – and do whatever she wants, whenever she wants.

You know, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about making the most of our time. I’ve realized life truly is short, and I encourage everyone to embrace adventure! For years, I really kept to myself, and honestly, I’ll never get those years back. It’s taught me a valuable lesson: don’t be afraid to open up and trust. I’m a much more trusting person now than I was just a few years ago, and it’s made all the difference.

On his podcast on September 27, 2023, Travis shared some details about his interactions with Taylor, but also made it clear he wants to be more private about his personal life going forward.

“I know I brought all this attention to me,” he explained. “I did the whole friendship bracelet thing and told everyone how butthurt I was that I didn’t get to meet Taylor.” However, he continued, he didn’t plan to give a full play-by-play of their relationship. 

Okay, so he finally said something, and honestly, it just makes me love him more! He basically said it’s his life and he wants to protect both of our privacy – our privacy! He admitted he had an amazing weekend, which, YES, WE KNEW! But the best part? He’s saying he’ll stick to talking about sports and just playfully shutting things down from now on. Like, that’s all he needs to say! It’s perfect. Honestly, just hearing him talk about keeping things light and fun… I’m living for it. He’s so considerate, and that little ‘alright nah’ is going to be my new obsession, I swear!

In a November 2023 interview with the Wall Street Journal, he strongly emphasized his intention to remain calm and composed.

People were constantly telling me not to mess things up, and I was just thinking, ‘Okay, I understand,'” he explained. He added that his biggest concern was avoiding saying anything that might make Taylor distance herself from him, especially with all the media attention.

Despite this, he hasn’t been able to avoid mentioning his girlfriend publicly, acknowledging she helped increase his jersey sales and praising her as “amazing” after she received boos from New England Patriots fans during a game in December 2023.

He told the Wall Street Journal he’s not usually very expressive. But being with Taylor, and witnessing her intelligence, has been incredibly inspiring. He says he’s constantly learning from her.

Similar to Taylor, who has a strong relationship with her parents, especially her mother Andrea, Travis comes from a close and supportive family, including his parents Ed and Donna Kelce.

In February 2023, Donna Kelce gained widespread attention as the first mother to see her two sons compete against each other in the Super Bowl. Her son Travis played against his older brother, Jason Kelce, the center for the Philadelphia Eagles, in the nationally televised game.

Donna shared with ET how incredible it was that her sons had achieved so much – getting through high school, college, and even playing professional football. To have both of them reach the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl, and then to see this happen, felt like a dream. She said it was a truly special moment for the whole family and was beyond words.

After 25 years of marriage, Donna and Ed divorced, but she showed her support for both of her sons by wearing a jacket split between the colors and logos of the Eagles and the Chiefs.

Following the Super Bowl, where the Chiefs defeated the Eagles, Travis and Jason Kelce shared a touching moment as they thought about experiencing it all with their mother, Donna.

Jason shared on the “New Heights” podcast that seeing his mom was a very emotional experience for him. He described it as amazing and said she was incredibly happy for a week afterwards.

You know, I was just talking with Travis, and he perfectly described this incredible woman. He said she was truly at the top of her game – a real champion, and she radiated confidence and brilliance the entire time. It was inspiring to witness!

Similar to Taylor and her brother Austin Swift, Travis Kelce shares a close relationship with his older brother, Jason, who first motivated him to play football.

Oh my gosh, you guys, it’s not just football with Travis and Jason! They started this podcast called New Heights back in September 2022, and honestly, it’s amazing. It’s brought them even closer, which is SO sweet to see, and let’s be real, they’re probably making a fortune from it too! I listen to every single episode, of course.

Okay, so basically, Travis said they started having these scheduled talks – like, two or three hours where it’s just us, really opening up about everything. Everything that’s been going on all week, especially with the games and everything. Honestly? He said it’s been like therapy! I knew it! They need this, and it’s amazing to hear him admit it. It just proves how much pressure they’re under and how important it is for them to connect like this. I’m obsessed with how much they support each other!

Although they didn’t officially meet until 2023, there were subtle connections between them beforehand.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are both friends with actor Miles Teller and his wife, Keleigh Sperry. In fact, Taylor asked them to appear in the 2021 music video for her song “I Bet You Think About Me,” which was a re-recording from her album Red.

In 2022, Travis spent some time practicing golf with Miles and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes before the American Century Championship.

Miles shared a photo on Twitter of himself golfing with the athletes, captioning it “Grip it and rip it.” Travis confirmed their close friendship by resharing the photo with the message, “Back at it like we never left!!”

It’s funny, Miles is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan, so he might have helped connect Travis and Taylor for them to meet in person.

Taylor Swift went to the Chiefs game on September 24, 2023, by herself, but on October 1st, when the Chiefs played the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, she brought a group of famous friends with her.

She was joined by her close friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, along with Ryan’s friend Hugh Jackman. Sophie Turner, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski from Queer Eye were also there.

Seeing them at the game was great, but honestly, when I noticed Ryan followed Travis on Instagram, that really confirmed things! It felt like a huge signal and meant so much more than just being there in person.

Travis has appeared in four Super Bowls, winning three, and he’s also hosted Saturday Night Live. This shows he’s comfortable performing under pressure and in the public eye.

It might not seem like a big deal, but Taylor Swift has written multiple songs about being worried her fame could strain her relationships. For example, she explores this theme in songs like “Peace” and “The Archer.”

Taylor explained that how someone handles a relationship really depends on their partner. If a partner is uncomfortable with it, they might feel pressured to hide the relationship, but Taylor doesn’t like that feeling. It makes her feel like she’s doing something wrong and has to go into hiding, which she doesn’t want.

“I feel like if you can be in a relationship and have it seem normal, that would be good.” 

Okay, seriously, that Wall Street Journal interview? It just cemented it for me! Travis totally showed everyone he’s not intimidated at all by Taylor’s level of fame. He’s absolutely ready for everything that comes with being with her, and it was SO good to see him handle it all with such confidence. I knew he could, but seeing it? Ugh, perfection!

I’ve never been with someone who carries themselves like that, so this is new territory for me,” he explained. “But I’m not letting that intimidate me or backing down from it.”

He explained that she’s constantly under intense public attention – photographers follow her everywhere, from her home to restaurants and even after she lands from flights – and she’s simply trying to live her life. He added that if she’s going to be herself, he needs to do the same.

Fans went wild after video surfaced of Taylor Swift running into Travis Kelce’s arms for a kiss right after her concert in Argentina in November 2023 – solidifying their romance as something out of a movie! The sweet moment came after Taylor playfully changed the lyrics to her song Karma from “the guy on the screen” to “the guy on the Chiefs,” surprising Travis, who was in the audience with Taylor’s father, Scott Swift.

Supporting each other at games – Taylor Swift went to 13 of Travis Kelce’s games during their first season together, even flying directly from a concert in Tokyo to attend the Super Bowl – demonstrates the strength and commitment of their relationship.

Taylor explained to TIME that they enjoy openly supporting each other. She said, ‘We’re happy to be there for each other, and we don’t worry about what others think.’ She contrasted this with the effort some people make to keep relationships secret, adding, ‘We’re just proud of each other and want to show it.’

If seeing Taylor at NFL games bothers you, she’s clearly not going to let it get to her – she’s above holding a grudge.

She explained that there’s a camera about half a mile away, and she has no idea where it is or when it’s focused on her. She’s not sure if she’s being shown on television a lot or hardly at all. She’s simply there to support Travis and isn’t concerned about whether she’s getting too much airtime and potentially annoying some people.

Travis was born in—are you ready for it?—1989. Screaming, crying, throwing up, etc.

Killa Trav’s birthday is October 5th, which is also the birthday of Taylor Swift’s grandmother, Marjorie Finlay – who inspired Taylor’s song “Marjorie” on her evermore album. It almost seems like a meaningful coincidence!

She’s loved him three summers now, honey, and she’s going to get ’em all. 

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