Why Travis Kelce is never intimidated by Taylor Swift's fame

When Travis Kelce started dating Taylor Swift a year ago, there were some concerns that her fame might scare him away. Instead, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end proved he was built to handle anything thrown his way – his girlfriend’s success didn’t diminish his accomplishments on the football field. Together, they became a Hollywood power couple.

“They built a lot of trust. They both knew what they were getting into and handled it well,” an insider told Us weekly. Swift and Kelce have managed to fulfill their fans’ desire to see them in public while maintaining a surprisingly low-key private life. “Staying at home is a luxury for them. They enjoy cooking dinner together. It’s a refreshing contrast to their (public) lives,” a second source added.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the Neon Carnival held during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 13, 2024 in Thermal, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty Images) — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the Neon Carnival held during Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 13, 2024 in Thermal, California.

However, they have had to navigate the pitfalls of fame in their relationship, as everyone is minding their own business. “There is very little oxygen between their lives and their fame,” the insider stressed. “Travis is a peacock, but he has never been with a celebrity, and she is one of the most famous women in the world,” a source said Page Six in April. “Right now, he’s enjoying everything and she hopes it stays that way.” Swift was reportedly worried that he might “freak out about fame” because “the consistency” could be “exhausting.”

However, it seems that Swift and Kelce have been keeping an eye on the issues that could strain their relationship as an A-list couple. Back in December 2023, Swift said Time how they put each other first despite their busy careers. “When you say a relationship is public, it means that I see him doing what he loves, that we are there for each other, that other people are there and that we don’t care,” she said. “The opposite of that is that you have to go to extreme lengths to make sure no one knows you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other.”

Even with her Epoch tour and his blossoming Hollywood career away from the football field, the dynamic duo has somehow found a way to strengthen their bond. From her influence in the NFL by simply cheering Kelce on in the stands to his constant support around the world during their tour stops, their romance seems unstoppable. When the We weekly The source summed up: “Taylor and Travis are very committed and serious about their future. Taylor is ready for the next era of her life. She knows it will be special.”

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