Kelce Family Members Share Their Admiration for Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to marry this weekend, and the Kelce family has openly expressed their admiration for the pop star. From Travis's mother Donna to his brother Jason and sister-in-law Kylie, each has shared positive comments about Swift's talents and character.
Kylie Kelce Praises Taylor's Baking Skills
On her podcast Not Gonna Lie, Kylie Kelce, Jason's wife, highlighted Swift's baking abilities. She noted that the Grammy winner makes 'a bangin' sourdough loaf' and praised her homemade Pop Tarts. Kylie also complimented Donna Kelce's dinner rolls and Grandma Mary's chocolate chip cookies, but singled out Swift's baking as exceptional. 'I mean, it's so good,' she enthused. On the New Heights podcast, Kylie added that she is 'always cheering on Taylor and everything that she does.'
Jason Kelce on Taylor's Influence on Travis's Palate
During a New Heights episode, Jason and Kylie discussed how Swift has expanded Travis's limited food preferences. Jason said, 'I feel like Taylor's definitely expanded…' before Travis confirmed, 'Yeah, I'm more of a man when I'm around her and eat foods I haven't tried before.' Kylie interjected that Travis is 'more adventurous with food' since dating Swift.
Ed Kelce Recalls the 'Special' Proposal
Travis's father, Ed Kelce, revealed on The Jimmy and Nath Show that Travis initially planned to propose in September 2024 but was encouraged by Ed and Swift's father, Scott Swift, to do it earlier. Ed recounted, 'Scott said, "Come on, when are you going to get this done?"' Travis wanted a grand gesture, but Ed advised, 'Asking her is what's going to make it special. Not where you do it.' The proposal took place in Travis's Missouri home garden with elaborate floral decorations, after Swift recorded a New Heights episode. Ed noted that both families 'kind of assumed this was going to happen because we'd never seen our kids so happy.'
Donna Kelce Calls 'The Tortured Poets Department' Taylor's Best Work
In a 2024 interview with People, Donna Kelce admitted she wasn't familiar with Swift's music before, preferring Earth, Wind & Fire and Chaka Khan. However, after Swift entered her life, she listened to The Tortured Poets Department and called it 'probably her best work.' Donna said, 'I listened to the whole album, and I listened to it all morning long when it was released. She is a very talented woman.'
Donna Kelce: Travis Is 'Happier Than I've Seen Him in a Long Time'
In November 2023, Donna told WSJ Magazine that Travis was 'happier than I've seen him in a long time.' She added, 'God bless him, he shot for the stars!'
Ed Kelce Describes Taylor as 'Gracious' at Football Games
When Swift began attending Travis's Kansas City Chiefs games in late 2023, she faced constant attention from fans. Ed Kelce told the Los Angeles Times in 2024 that she handles it 'graciously.' He said, 'Every game, there's people crowding outside the front of that suite trying to get a glimpse of Taylor, wanting to meet Taylor. Taylor's very gracious, but she can't do everything.' He noted that her security team advises her, and she listens, but 'if it was up to her she'd be out there with everyone who wants her.'
