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Fans Noticed the Same Thing About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's TEU Concert Arrival
Fans Noticed the Same Thing About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's TEU Concert Arrival originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made a rare but exciting joint appearance at the annual Tight End University (TEU) charity concert Monday night and fans couldn't stop talking about one very special detail: the return of the singer's longtime best friend, Abigail Anderson.
A short fan-shot video posted by Taylor Swift Updates on X showed Swift and Kelce arriving hand-in-hand at the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville. But standing right beside them was someone Swifties instantly recognized: the red-haired best friend who inspired Swift's song 'Fifteen.'
As the clip made the rounds on social media, fans were quick to notice and celebrate Anderson's appearance.
'Rare Taylor and Abigail sighting, I'm so happy,' one fan commented.
'Taylor, Travis, and the OG bestie? This is peak TEU history in the making 💫💖,' another wrote.
This marks the first public sighting of Swift, Kelce and Anderson together and fans instantly embraced the nostalgic reunion.
"ABIGAIL I MISSED YOUUUU," a fan said.
'I'm going to be slightly parasocial for ten seconds but my heart still gets so happy seeing Taylor with Abigail,' a user wrote.
'I love Taylor and Abigail's friendship — Abigail is so loyal and a true friend,' another added.
'I'm here for Taybigail tonight,' one fan said; a new fan-made nickname combining Taylor and Abigail's names.
Anderson has been a major part of Swift's life since high school, where the two first met during freshman year English class, per PEOPLE.
Swift even referenced her in 'Fifteen,' singing about sitting next to 'a redhead named Abigail.'
Their friendship has remained strong for nearly two decades, with Anderson supporting Swift through album releases, award shows and her Eras Tour.
Anderson, now a mother and a corporate executive, stepped back from the public spotlight in recent years. But her reappearance alongside Swift felt deeply meaningful to fans who've followed their friendship from the early days.
The TEU concert, hosted by Kelce and fellow NFL stars George Kittle and Greg Olsen, brought together football's top tight ends for a night of music and charity. Swift showed up in support of Kelce, continuing her streak of attending TEU events this week.
While the concert included surprise performances and raised funds for multiple charities, including Kelce's 87 & Running Foundation, it was Swift's quiet moment with her old friend that stole the story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
