Travis Kelce's dad gushes over Taylor Swift, says she's very ‘special' and genuinely caring
's father, Ed Kelce, is offering heartfelt praise for his son's girlfriend,
Taylor Swift
, calling her 'a very special person' and 'one of the most giving and caring people' he's ever met. Two years into the high-profile relationship between the
NFL
star and the global music icon, Ed admits the attention around it still feels borderline surreal.
Speaking recently from the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Ed reflected on how life has changed for the Kelce family and how Swift has seamlessly become part of it, all while staying down to earth despite her massive fame.
Taylor Swift's kindness left a lasting impression on Ed Kelce
Ed Kelce's admiration for Swift began the very first time they met, ironically, a moment when he didn't even recognize her. But that quickly changed. Reflecting on an encounter during a Kansas City Chiefs game in 2023, Ed recalled how Taylor surprised him by quietly cleaning up empty bottles and plates in their Arrowhead Stadium suite.
'She didn't get the diva memo,' he told People. 'She's very genuine.' That simple act stood out to Ed as proof of Swift's humility and grounded nature, especially striking given her superstar status.
In his recent chat with the Daily Mail, Ed doubled down on his appreciation, calling Taylor 'a very special person' and praising her for being exceptionally giving and caring.
A new normal for the Kelce family in Swift's spotlight
The Kelces recently reunited at the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf event in Lake Tahoe that has become something of a summer tradition for the family.
This year, the crowds were even bigger, thanks in no small part to the couple's headline-making relationship. Ed, 74, spent time there with both his sons, Travis and Jason, and said the attention their family now receives is pretty crazy when he stops to think about it.
Yet through it all, he says Swift fits in like one of the family. With Jason returning to his broadcast role and Travis preparing for his 13th NFL season, Ed seems content watching his sons succeed and genuinely touched by the kindness Taylor brings into their lives.
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