Taylor Swift has been in the headlines amid boyfriend Travis Kelce‘s documentary release. The ESPN docuseries “The Kingdom” follows the Kansas City Chiefs’ journey through the 2024 NFL season. Kelce is also seen in the project with his teammates and head coach Andy Reid. Additionally, the football tight end’s partner, Swift, supported the series.
Taylor Swift plays the role of a Travis Kelce ‘fan’ in Chiefs documentary
On August 23, “The Kingdom” director Kristen Lappas opened up about Taylor Swift’s support for the documentary. He told reporters that the pop icon was involved in the behind-the-scenes work for the ambitious project. The director shared that the “Bad Blood” singer approved all of her image and likeness.” Moreover, Chiefs CMO and Foolish Club Studios COO Lara Krug added, “point was always about the Chiefs and the family,” with Swift being a “big fan” herself.”
Lappas continued, “Now you see her in the way that I think is how she wanted to be seen, which is as a fan of the community.” In the documentary, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and defensive tackle Chris Jones are seen recalling Swift’s first attendance at an NFL game in 2023. Jones stated, “We were in the locker room like, ‘Taylor Swift’s here.’ ‘Taylor Swift? For real? With Travis? Oh my God!” Meanwhile, Mahomes shared how Kelce had already informed him about Swift’s appearance..
Mahomes added how many ” definitely felt the buzz” at the stadium. “You could see people in the stadium gravitating to where she was. At the same time, we had business to handle,” he continued. For the unversed, Taylor Swift has always actively supported the Kansas City Chiefs. Besides attending the games, the Grammy Award winner has subtly shown support for the team in her concerts.
Taylor Swift’s support for Travis Kelce’s documentary is another proof of their strong relationship. Recently, the NFL sensation’s dad, Ed Kelce, showered praise on their relationship. During the premiere of “The Kingdom,” he called the singer his son’s source of “happiness” and “There’s no question about it.” Moreover, the power couple has been sparking wedding rumors, with a confirmation awaited.
