As pop sensation Taylor Swift rang in her 34th birthday, Kansas City Chiefs’ star player Travis Kelce was seen keeping his eyes on the prize, focusing on his upcoming game against the New England Patriots.
🎉🍎 Travis Kelce skipped Taylor Swift’s star-studded 34th birthday bash in NYC, but plenty others partied at The Box in the Lower East Side. See who —
Is “Karma [still a] guy on the Chiefs?” 🙂https://t.co/EUtrqNIwuX
— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) December 14, 2023
The couple, both 34, have been the talk of the town, with speculation rife about how they would celebrate Swift’s birthday.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Balancing Love and Career
Rumors were abuzz that Kelce was planning an epic birthday bash for the “Anti-Hero” singer in New York City. However, the NFL star was committed to his team and was in Kansas City for mandatory practices on Wednesday, as confirmed by PEOPLE.
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Sources close to Swift and Kelce have highlighted their dedication to their individual careers. The couple decided to celebrate Swift’s birthday early with friends at a holiday party in Kansas City on Sunday.
Despite the Chiefs’ loss to the Bills that day, the couple was seen in high spirits, joining the team and friends at a holiday pop-up bar in Kansas City later that night.
Celebrating Love and Career: The Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce Story
Kelce, described as a “gentleman” by a source, is known for his focus on his career, his strong family ties, and his positive approach to life. Swift, on the other hand, is ultra-supportive of her beau and his strong work ethic.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOTHER
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR QUEEN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TAYLOR SWIFT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR HOME 😭🫶 pic.twitter.com/Blbt8gRKS3— d 💌 (@vampireswiftt) December 13, 2023
When Kelce became the fastest tight end in NFL history to reach 11,000 receiving yards last month, Swift was quick to show her support for her man’s history-making efforts, liking an Instagram post from the Chiefs celebrating the record.
.@TKelce now has 8-straight seasons with 80+ receptions, matching only Jerry Rice, Torry Holt, and Marvin Harrison for the longest streak in NFL history 🏹 pic.twitter.com/07WHKyjcsY
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) December 14, 2023
Travis’s brother, Jason Kelce, highlighted Swift’s support on their New Heights podcast, stating, “You might not care about records, but you know who does, a 92 percent-er by the name of Taylor Swift.
That’s right. She liked an Instagram announcement from the Chiefs about you breaking this record.”
Taylor Swift shares new photos from her 34th birthday party. pic.twitter.com/SE9c3bvZG1
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 14, 2023
Kelce reciprocates this support for Swift during his downtime. The NFL tight end flew in to support the musician on the South American leg of her hit tour last month. The couple delighted fans with a romantic moment together at one of her shows in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
During the concert, Swift made a cheeky lyric change to her hit song “Karma” in a not-so-subtle nod to her athlete beau.
In fan-captured footage from the show, Kelce, standing in the VIP tent with Swift’s father, Scott Swift, was seen flashing a huge grin as Swift sang, “Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight home to me.”
The story of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is a testament to their commitment to their careers and to each other, proving that it’s possible to strike a balance between personal life and professional pursuits.
