Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, shared his thoughts on why he thinks the public is so fascinated by his relationship with music sensation Taylor Swift. In an interview with a Los Angeles Times reporter, Kelce hypothesized that the attraction is derived from the principles both famous people uphold.
“I think the values that we stand for and just, you know, who we are as people,” Kelce said, elucidating the main causes behind the public’s curiosity about their relationship. He emphasized that the core elements of their attractiveness were their shared “love for life” and their attempts to “shine light on others.”
Fans and onlookers have begun to focus on Kelce and Swift; some have even compared them to American royalty.
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Earlier in the season, Kelce engaged in a partnership with Pfizer, participating in a commercial to promote COVID-19 vaccination. In the commercial, Kelce stressed the convenience of getting both the COVID-19 and flu vaccines simultaneously, aligning with CDC recommendations. The move led to backlash from fans, with many voicing their disappointment and labeling Kelce as a “sell-out.”
The partnership also caught the attention of Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who humorously dubbed Kelce “Mr. Pfizer.”