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Who doesn’t love a star-crossed
love story
, where two strangers go against all odds to build a life together despite their differences? Much like how things go in a dreamy rom-com, Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ with partner Travis Kelce has been nothing less than a fairy tale, with invisible forces pushing them towards each other. 17 years after Taylor Swift was seen being proposed to by a man in a picturesque location, on his knees with a ring in his hand, saying, “Marry me, Juliet,” the childhood fantasy of one of the most successful female artists in history has finally come to life.
Movies are often called a reflection of real life, but who would have thought that a love story would actually turn out to be exactly what movies are made of. From Kelce’s Loud Crushing on Swift on his podcast New Heights to Taylor’s album announcement with Travis, here is the timeline of major events.
Timeline of Swift and Kelce’ relationship:
Jul 2023: Kelce attends Swift’s concert in Kansas City, attempting to meet her.Jul 2023: Kelce ‘butthurt’ that he couldn’t give Swift his bracelet and loud crushes on Swift, openly declaring his admiration for her.Aug-Sep 2023: Swift is seen attending
Kansas City Chiefs
’ matches.Sep 24, 2023: Swift is seen sitting in a box with Kelce’s mother Donna, during a Kansas City Chiefs’ game.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's mother Donna at a Kansas City Chiefs' game
Sometime in late 2023: Kelce and Swift start dropping subtle hints about their relationship in interviews and public appearances.Oct 1, 2023: Swift brought along her celebrity friends, including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sabrina Carpenter, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman to join her for the games.Oct 14, 2023: Swift and Kelce appear in ‘
Saturday Night Live
,’ holding hands and kissing on cheek.
Taylor and Tavis at Saturday Night Live
Nov 11, 2023: Kelce attends Swift’s concert in Buenos Aires. Swift modifies the lyrics of her song ‘Karma’ to refer Kelce. Swift runs into Kelce’s arms after concert to give him a kiss.Feb 2024: Swift arrives in LA to support Kelce’s team for Super Bowl 2024. Kansas City Chiefs eventually won the tournament, Kelce setting career defining records.Jun 22, 2024: Swift and Kelce went Instagram official with picture of them with Prince William and his two oldest kids, Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
Taylor and Travis with Prince William and his children
Jul 11, 2024: Kelce wins at the karaoke contest at a charity golf tournament. Dedicated his win to Taylor Swift.Aug 22, 2024: Swift’s new music video ‘I Can Do It With a Broken Heart’ features herself wearing a ‘TNT’ bracelet, gifted by Travis Kelce, who also owns a matching piece.Sep 7-8, 2024: Swift and Kelce runaway to New York for a weekend Getaway.
Taylor and Travis in New York for a weekend getaway
Aug 13, 2025: Swift made her debut on Kelce’s podcast, sharing the news of her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl. Ending the podcast with a kiss.Aug 26, 2025: In an Instagram post, Kelce proposes to Swift in a ‘Love Story’ fashion, on his knees and saying, “Marry Me, Taylor Swift (Juliet).” It was later revealed that Travis had proposed to the popstar two-weeks before making the post.
Trivia
- On his podcast, Kelce had revelaed that he wanted to meet Swift and give her his bracelet, that had his number on it.
- Despite hailing from West Reading in Pennsylvania, Taylor openly supports Travis’ Kansas City Chiefs, even against Pennsylvanian teams.
- Even though Swift’s first appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game “hard launched” their romance publicly, she revealed in 2024 that they were already a couple before that, dispelling the myth that their relationship started at the game or the concert.
- Kelce made a surprise appearance on stage during Swift’s Eras Tour stop in London, blending sports and music fan bases.
Travis Kelce's surpirse appearance at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour stop in London
- Swift is said to enjoy baking and sewing, with anecdotes of her making purses and blankets for Kelce’s nieces, while Kelce prides himself on maintaining lifelong friendships, impressing Swift with his loyalty.
- Swift’s song “So High School” from her album The Tortured Poets Department is believed to be inspired by Kelce, with playful lyrics about their contrasting skills in sports and intellect.
- Travis proposed in a rose-adorned garden at his Kansas City home; his father revealed the proposal happened a couple weeks before their announcement and that Taylor almost left for dinner before Kelce asked her to linger in the garden, making the moment more spontaneous.
Swifties reaction
Travis may be one of the best in his game, but that doesn’t change the fact that Taylor is way more popular than him. Afterall, the popularity of American Football does have its limits. So with the rumours, and eventual news, of Travis and Taylor’s budding romance made the headlines, it was only natural for the fans of both worlds to be intrigued by the other. Even to this day, every time a Swiftie attends a Kansas City Chiefs’ game, it is because of Taylor Swift. And they ensure that the world knows that.
Loud Crushing & Micro Mancing
Loud crushing: Travis Kelce openly shared his crush on Taylor Swift in his podcast New Heights, revealing how he once tried to give her a friendship bracelet with his number at her concert but never got the chance, this loud and proud declaration of admiration towards someone is loud crushing. He humorously admitted feeling “butt-hurt” about not meeting her then. Micro mancing: Taylor showing up to support Travis through his games or the latter attending the former musical events are small consistent gestures of love, also referred to as micro mancing. of Their playful chemistry shines through their podcast banter, with Kelce confessing he was so starstruck during Taylor’s guest appearance that he nearly forgot he was interviewing her. Small moments and teasing between them highlight the genuine affection behind their high-profile romance.
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