Travis Kelce is used to winning. The Kansas City Chiefs TE is a two-time Super Bowl winner, he is dating one of the most successful musical artists on planet earth, Taylor Swift, and he has one of the top sports podcasts in the world. Is there anything this guy can’t do?
One of the social media benefits of being connected to Swift is the following that comes with the “Swifties.” They are a powerful bunch, not to be underestimated. Kelce was famous before he began dating Swift, but now she has made him super-famous.
How Has the Taylor Swift Connection Impacted Travis Kelce’s Social Media Following?
At last count, Kelce has gained over 1.1 million new followers on Instagram since rumors broke of the two’s whirlwind romance.
To provide context, Travis has gained twice as many followers in that time as his brother Jason, who has a documentary based on his life airing on Amazon Prime. The growth dwarfs that of teammate Patrick Mahomes.
Taylor Swift plans to travel to Missouri tomorrow to see Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Denver Broncos 👀🏈 pic.twitter.com/D1cjSBCdp6
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) October 12, 2023
For those who keep track of these things, Kelce took almost two years to gain 1.1 million followers, and now that he is dating Swift, his Instagram following is close to four million.
How Has Kelce’s Personal Life Impacted His NFL Career?
Kelce is used to the limelight, being one of the most recognizable NFL athletes, but the spotlight that comes with dating a pop culture phenomenon burns a bit brighter.
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For his part, Kelce downplays the additional media attention, preferring to focus on his day job. Yet, he spoke about their relationship and what comes with dating someone with the following and star power of Swift.
Warning: this video will pull on all your heartstrings!! 🥺🥺 @tkelce @JasonKelce @newheightshow pic.twitter.com/RMD3ZfSZDY
— Travis Kelce Fan Page (@traviskelce_fan) October 11, 2023
“We’re learning with the paparazzi, just taking photos from all over the place. But at the same time, what comes with it, it comes with it. You’ve got a lot of people that care about Taylor, and for good reason, so I’ve just got to keep living and learning and enjoying the moments.”
Kelce did admit that his relationship with Swift has gone to an all-new level. He is known as an NFL star, but the NFL is an American sport.
The popularity of the league has gone global, but nothing like Swift’s reach, who is considered by many to be one of the biggest stars in the world.
“It’s worldwide, man. Everybody’s having fun with it. I know I brought this to myself. I’ve been fortunate enough to have fun with it, and that’s where all that really matters.”