Donna Kelce, mother of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, has subtly shown her support for her son's engagement to pop superstar Taylor Swift. The couple announced their engagement on August 26th, sending the internet into a frenzy.
Donna Kelce's Reaction
Donna Kelce subtly celebrated the engagement of her son and future daughter-in-law. On the day of the announcement, Donna "liked" the Instagram post made by the couple, which featured a series of photos from the proposal and the caption, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married". The post quickly garnered over 27.5 million likes from fans and celebrities alike, including Meghan Markle, Gigi Hadid, Jennifer Lopez, and Simone Biles. Further demonstrating her excitement, Donna changed her Facebook cover photo to a collage of childhood pictures of Travis and Taylor. The photos, reminiscent of elementary school picture day, show Travis in a red plaid shirt against a blue backdrop and Taylor smiling sweetly at the camera. This change was the first public gesture from Donna following the engagement news.
Other Family Reactions
Travis's brother, Jason Kelce, also "liked" the couple's Instagram post. Their father, Ed Kelce, shared details about the proposal in an interview with News 5 Cleveland. He revealed that Travis proposed "maybe two weeks, not quite two weeks ago" in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Travis had initially planned to propose later, but Ed Kelce advised him to do it whenever the moment felt special. Ed Kelce also mentioned that after the proposal, Travis and Taylor FaceTimed him, Donna, and Taylor's parents to share the happy news. Ed Kelce later told People that Taylor was the source of Travis's happiness, "There's no question about it".
Hints Before the Announcement
In an interview with People, two days before the engagement announcement, Donna Kelce hinted at the news when asked about her son's happiness. "I think his mind is settled. That's about all I can tell you," she said. She added, "I think he feels calm and he feels like he's on a mission and he knows exactly what he wants,".
The Proposal
Ed Kelce shared details about the proposal, stating that it occurred at Travis's home in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Travis took Taylor outside, suggesting they have a glass of wine, and then proposed.
The Couple's Relationship
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been dating since 2023, and their relationship has been highly publicized. Swift has attended numerous Kansas City Chiefs games, further fueling the public's interest in the couple. The engagement announcement comes shortly after Swift revealed her upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," set to be released in October.
Donna Kelce's Upcoming Appearance on "The Traitors"
Donna Kelce is set to compete in Season 4 of the reality competition series "The Traitors". The show, hosted by Alan Cumming, is set in a Scottish castle and involves contestants trying to identify "traitors" among them.