Travis Kelce’s New Slicked Back Hair: A Hint of Taylor Swift’s Influence?

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Travis Kelce is having a long hair, slicked back, white t-shirt moment. 

At the Amazon’s 2025 Upfront Presentation held on May 12th, the star player from the Kansas City Chiefs unveiled a fresh hairdo, hinting at his admiration for Taylor Swift’s style during her 1989 era.

At a recent New York City event, the 35-year-old man styled back his long locks, a style he’s been cultivating since March, for a smart-casual appearance. Standing alongside his brother and fellow New Heights co-host Jason Kelce, 37, on the red carpet, Travis added a touch of flair to his gray suit by pairing it with a white and blue graphic tee.

In the meantime, Jason, who has five children – Wyatt (5), Elliotte (4), Bennett (2), and six-week-old Finnley, along with his wife Kylie Kelce – maintained his distinctive salt-and-pepper beard. This looked fitting with his striped suit and newsboy cap.

Apart from the sibling duo, other notable figures graced the Amazon event. These included Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Lee Curtis, and her True Lies co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger who were all present at the gathering.

Two days ago, I shared a special moment with Taylor at a dinner in Philadelphia on May 11th. Our date night took place inside Talula’s Garden restaurant, making it our first public outing in almost two months since we started dating back in September 2023. This Mother’s Day event was our first public appearance together.

Prior to our recent excursion, we were last snapped together in New York City on the 14th of March, a month following the Kansas City Chiefs’ defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl, which took place in February.

Recently, Travis and Taylor Kelce, the NFL player and his brother, have been less visible. However, they’ve been maintaining a connection with fans through their podcast, sharing glimpses into their personal lives. In fact, for Mother’s Day, they invited their mom, Donna Kelce, to share her candid thoughts on raising them and observing their dating experiences.

During our chat on the May 7th episode, Donna playfully quipped, “Jason, it seems like your college dating life was quite discreet.” I only got to know a few of Trav’s dates, but none of yours were ever mentioned. As for the women you dated in college, I was completely oblivious, not even hearing a single whisper about them from you.

Keep reading to fall in love with Travis and Taylor’s romance… 

The romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started in July of 2023. This was during her Eras Tour, where she performed at Arrowhead Stadium located in Kansas City, Missouri.

As a big fan of Taylor Swift, the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs had planned to attend the show and gift Taylor a friendship bracelet bearing his number. Unfortunately, he was unable to make the connection because of her pre-performance routines.

Travis expressed his feelings of being let down on his New Heights podcast during the July 26th episode. The reason was that she doesn’t engage in conversation before or after her shows, as she needs to conserve her voice for the 44 songs she sings. Consequently, he felt a bit disappointed because he couldn’t give her one of the bracelets he made especially for her.

Following a mishap he himself labeled as “rock solid,” Travis boldly took the initiative and extended an invitation to the Grammy-winning artist, suggesting they attend the Chiefs’ game at Arrowhead Stadium together.

He mentioned on The Pat McAfee Show that he suggested something to her, essentially tossing the challenge her way. He said, “I’ve witnessed your electrifying performances at Arrowhead, so you might need to come watch me perform there and determine who shines a bit brighter.” So, we’ll have to wait and see what unfolds in the coming days.

When Travis was initially introduced to Taylor, he already had a mustache that he grew back in August, during the training camp.

Later on, he remarked about that period, “For some time, the mustache and number 87 were quite iconic, and I sported them when I first encountered Taylor.

According to a source familiar with the matter, by early September, TopMob News learned that Travis and Taylor had been exchanging texts occasionally and conversing sporadically.

“It’s been very low-key,” the insider explained, “as he’s been in season.”

Following Travis’ invitation, Taylor went to Arrowhead Stadium to watch Donna Kelce and her son play for the Chiefs against the Chicago Bears. Post-game, Taylor and Travis were spotted sharing an affectionate moment at a nearby bar.

Initially, there were tales suggesting they met face-to-face for the first time, but later, the “Karma” singer revealed that they had already spent quite some time communicating and getting acquainted prior to their actual encounter.

As Taylor noted, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” 

To show signs of a strengthening bond, Taylor invited her group comprising friends like Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner, Hugh Jackman, Sabrina Carpenter, and Antoni Porowski to cheer for the Chiefs as they faced off against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

It’s another indication that Travis might be ‘The 1′, as Taylor has been getting closer to Brittany Mahomes – the spouse of Travis’ close friend and teammate Patrick Mahomes – both on and off the NFL field.

I had the thrill of sharing my love story with the world on the October 14th episode of Saturday Night Live, an unexpected yet exciting appearance for my partner and me. Our New York City escapade went beyond our TV debut as we also attended the after-party for the NBC sketch show and enjoyed a romantic evening at the Waverly Inn.

During his free time between games, Travis made his way to Argentina to attend the South American leg of Taylor’s Eras Tour. Not only did he form a connection with Scott Swift, Taylor’s father, at the November 11th concert in Buenos Aires, but he also received a heartfelt acknowledgement from the stage.

“Karma is that guy on the Chiefs,” Taylor sang, “coming straight home to me.”

Following the performance, the artist of Midnights could be spotted rushing towards Travis backstage and enthusiastically embracing him in a heartfelt kiss.

Taylor addressed the lavender craze surrounding her appearances at Travis’ games.

She informed Time that instead of hiding our relationship, we choose to support each other in his passion. There may be others present, but our focus is on him doing what he loves, and we couldn’t care less about what others might think. In contrast, some people go to great lengths to keep their relationships secret.

 

The renowned music star made Travis’ December 17th match a family event by having her father present to support him.

On New Year’s Eve for the very first time, Taylor and Travis celebrated the occasion together. As the clock counted down to midnight on January 1st, they shared a tender, romantic kiss.

Taylor spent more time getting acquainted with Travis’ relatives, specifically Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce, during the Kansas City Chiefs matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

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Taylor strengthened her bond with Travis’ kin at the Chiefs game versus the Buffalo Bills, spending time with his brother Jason Kelce and sister-in-law Kylie Kelce.

On the day the Chiefs clinched the AFC Championship and secured their place in the 2024 Super Bowl, Taylor joined Travis on the football field to celebrate the team’s victory. In the midst of the excitement, they shared a loving kiss and expressed their feelings for each other by saying ‘I love you’.

“Tay, I’m gonna enjoy with the guys,” he told her. “I love you—so much it’s not funny.”

 
 

On February 11, 2024, following Travis’s leadership that brought the Kansas City Chiefs victory on the Las Vegas field, the duo shared a kiss.

On February 12th, Taylor shared a video of Travis on social media for the very first time, playfully teasing about their post-Super Bowl night out, where she introduced her parents to clubbing alongside the athlete.

Taylor first Instagram post with Travis showed a selfie taken with Prince William, his wife Kate Middleton, and their eldest children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, behind the scenes during Taylor’s concert tour performance at Wembley Stadium in London.

At the seventh Eras tour concert held in London’s Wembley Stadium, where he was a spectator, the NFL player made an appearance on stage to assist his girlfriend during her rendition of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”.

Taylor attended the inaugural game of the 2024-25 regular season alongside Travis. A snapshot taken by Chariah Gordon hints at a recurrence of a public display of affection reminiscent of October 2023, as it shows Taylor and Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman in a similar embrace.

The duo were present at the wedding of model Karen Elson, who got married to Lee Foster, the proprietor of Electric Lady Studios, which was held in the city of New York.

The next day, the pair attended the men’s singles final match at the U.S. Open.

The two stepped out for a double dinner date with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in NYC.

Over the final weekend of 2024, the duo ventured out for consecutive outings in New York City, sporting coordinated ensembles on each occasion.

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