There has been a recent surge of interest in Jason and Travis Kelce, especially since Travis’ rumored relationship with Taylor Swift. This newfound popularity has extended beyond the world of football, making Jason Kelce, 35, and his wife, Kylie McDevitt Kelce, 31, celebrities to keep an eye on.
If you’re just catching up on the Kelce brothers amidst Travis’ connection with the world’s biggest pop star, here’s what you need to know.
The “Lavender Haze” singer and Travis, both 33, made their relationship public on September 24 when Swift attended his Kansas City Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears in Kansas City, Missouri. They were later seen together at an afterparty, where they were photographed cuddling.
On October 1, Swift showed up to another Chiefs game at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, accompanied by her A-list friends, including Blake Lively and Hugh Jackman.
Travis’ brother, Jason, also plays in the NFL as a center for the Philadelphia Eagles. Let’s dive into the timeline of his relationship with his own blonde partner, Kylie McDevitt Kelce.
Her college years
Kylie grew up in Philadelphia and attended Cabrini University in Wayne, Pennsylvania, for college. She excelled in sports, particularly field hockey. During her final two seasons at Cabrini, her team won the Colonial States Athletic Conference title, earning her the title of the conference’s rookie of the year in 2013.
How they met
The Kelce brothers host a podcast called “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” where Travis has discussed his relationship with Swift and Jason and his wife have shared their first date story. They initially met on Tinder while Kylie was in college.
When Kylie discovered Jason’s profession as a football player for the Eagles through a Google search, she was initially skeptical and thought she might be getting catfished. Nevertheless, she agreed to meet him at a bar, jokingly telling her friend, “It’s either gonna be him or it’s gonna be someone pretending to be him. Hilarious either way.”
A disastrous first date
During an episode of their podcast, Kylie revealed, “Well, his profile at the time was something along the lines of wanting to have deep meaningful conversations and talking about marriage and kids. You fell asleep 45 minutes after I got there on the bar table because he was too drunk.”
Jason chimed in, acknowledging that it was indeed not a good first date due to his intoxication, but he instantly fell in love with Kylie, recognizing her as the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
Marriage and children
The couple tied the knot in April 2018 at the Logan Hotel in Philadelphia. Their 20-pound Irish wolfhound, Winnie, even attended the wedding as one of the 170 guests. They welcomed their first child, daughter Wyatt Elizabeth, on October 2, 2019, followed by their second daughter, Elliotte Ray, on March 4, 2021.
The birth of their third daughter, Bennett Llewellyn, caused quite a stir as she arrived on February 23, 2023, just days after the Super Bowl on February 12. Both Kelce brothers played in that game before the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Eagles with a score of 38-35.
Kylie attended the Super Bowl while being 38 weeks pregnant, demonstrating her unwavering support for her husband. She even brought her OB-GYN to the stadium, jokingly discussing the possibility of having a baby there.
Although that scenario did not come to fruition, their baby arrived less than two weeks later.
Fan admiration
Kylie has gained the admiration of fans through her appearances on the Kelce brothers’ podcast and her role in the 2022 documentary “Kelce,” which explores Jason’s career and retirement considerations (he is not retired currently).
“Look, the brothers are fine, but Kylie Kelce is the hardest working and most iconic Kelce, in my humble opinion,” commented one fan on TikTok.
Kylie also devotes her time to nonprofit work, including collaborating with the Eagles Autism Foundation.
Is she now part of Taylor Swift’s squad?
With her connection to Travis, Swift appears to have embraced the “WAG” (wives and girlfriends) lifestyle, forging a friendship with football “WAG” Brittany Mahomes, who is married to Travis’ teammate, Patrick Mahomes.
However, Swift has not been spotted with Kylie just yet. Jason previously mentioned that Kylie does not seek the spotlight, but he appreciates the positive reception she has received from fans and fellow wives.
