Travis Kelce’s dad makes feelings on Taylor Swift clear in 17-word statement

Travis Kelce and his relationship with pop megastar Taylor Swift have been at the forefront of their fans’ minds, with the relationship being one of the most publicized in recent years.

The Kansas City Chiefs star has been in the spotlight more than usual after his relationship with Swift became public, with the tight end’s jersey often selling out. Along with Kelce and Swift being in headlines, the couple’s families also have been thrust into the spotlight.

Considering how massive the families’ profiles have increased, many have wondered what each family thinks of the other. And Ed Kelce, the father of Travis Kelce, made it clear what he thinks of the popstar.

What’s more, Ed Kelce lauded Swift’s personality in an interview with PEOPLE in 2023, sharing that the pop megastar does not exude the air of a pretentious superstar. Rather, the 35-year-old was more down-to-earth than expected, considering her appeal and profile around the world.

“I’ll tell you something very special that I noticed about Taylor the first time I met her,” he told the outlet in 2023. “We’re sitting in the suite, she gets up and in the front room, she gets up to go get a drink or something and she starts picking up empty bottles, cans, plates that are scattered around.

Because in the suites, everybody gets stuff and you empty it down wherever you can.” He further added that Swift was impressive in more ways than one.

“And I’m just thinking, I don’t think she got the diva memo. She didn’t get the spoiled musician. She doesn’t know how to pull that off. And that really to me said a whole lot. She’s very smart. I mean, very. That comes through right away,” Ed Kelce continued to PEOPLE.

It wasn’t just Ed Kelce who had been enamored by Swift and her presence. Donna Kelce, the mother of both Travis and Jason Kelce, made it very clear what she thought of the pop icon’s relationship with her son during an interview with Entertainment Tonight in September 2024.

“It’s still really, really new, and I really appreciate it,” she said at the time. “Wonderful people, very down to earth, very Midwestern. Ohio and Pennsylvania are right next to each other, so we kind of understand each other, so it’s really kind of nice. It feels like home.”

She added: “I just think it’s important to support the people you really care about.”

In the same vein, Travis Kelce also agreed with the sentiment that Swift is the “best girlfriend in the world,” with the star tight end telling a fan they had a “good point” when told of how great the popstar was. What’s more, the star shared what the most bizarre aspect of dating Swift is.

“It’s just the paparazzi. That’s probably the only thing I didn’t really grasp, until you’re in it. That’s probably the craziest part though. Like I’m just playing golf and all of a sudden in the trees theres a f—ing guy with a camera and you’re like… like I gotta go to the rest room now. I can’t just go over here and take a p—,” he exclaimed.