Travis Kelce has spoken openly about his relationship with Taylor Swift, sharing in a new GQ cover interview how the singer shares qualities he admires in his mother, Donna Kelce.
During the conversation, Kelce was reminded of a previous comment in which he said he would ideally want a partner who embodied traits he valued most in his mother.
Asked if Swift and Donna shared similarities, he replied, “Their kindness, their genuineness, their ability to say hello to everyone in the room. Their ability to show love and support no matter what. And on top of that, their work ethic. I saw my mother reach goals that she had set for herself, go from being a teller to working all the way up in the KeyBank building.”
Reflecting on his mother’s determination, Kelce became emotional and paused briefly before adding: “I’ve seen Taylor do the exact same thing of setting goals for herself and exceeding the expectations and really captivating the world in that regard.”
Kelce also revealed that he and Swift already support each other in a way he likened to family. “I get to be the plus one,” he said. “I get to go and be that fan. Because I am a fan. I’m a fan of music. I’m a fan of art. And it’s so cool that I get to experience her being that plus one for me on the football field…. I feel that same enjoyment every time she comes to my shows.”
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and the Grammy-winning singer have been a prominent couple since going public, often supporting each other at major events.
Most recently, Swift joins Kelce on an episode of his New Heights podcast in which she also reveals her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. The full episode airs August 13th at 7 pm ET.