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Pop legend Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce announced their engagement on August 26 through a social media post. Sharing photos from the proposal, Taylor wrote a humorous caption, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." Within an hour of it going up, the post already had more than 11 million likes.
According to People, Travis proposed with an antique-inspired rectangle Old Mine Brilliant Cut diamond. He designed the ring with Kindred Lubeck via Artifex Fine Jewelry. The outlet added that Taylor's watch, which was visible in the photo, was a diamond-studded Cartier Santos Demoiselle watch paired with her “TNT” friendship bracelet by Wove, which was a Christmas gift from Kelce.
Taylor, Travis Relationship
While their exact relationship timeline has been somewhat private, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been romantically linked since at least September 2023, when the singer made her first appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game to support the tight end.This highly anticipated moment, following months of speculation about their relationship, caused a stir on the internet.
In a recent interview, Kelce shared that they connected after he missed a chance to meet her at her Kansas City concert, crediting a mutual friend for "playing Cupid." Since then, they have been spotted together at sporting events and social gatherings. Taylor expressed gratitude for having enough time to get to know each other privately, away from the public eye, stating, "We actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for because we got to get to know each other.”
The report also claimed that Kelce sought the blessing of Swift's dad last year, with the insider mentioning, "Scott has been asked for his blessing and has wholeheartedly given it, and Travis has been talking to friends about a ring." Since then, Swift has been a regular presence in the VIP suites and on television screens, attending over 10 Chiefs games during the 2023-2024 season.
In return, Kelce joined her for one of her Eras Tour concerts in Argentina, sending fans into a frenzy. Following their heartwarming display of affection with a kiss on the field to celebrate the Chiefs' AFC championship victory, fans of Swift and football enthusiasts alike enthusiastically celebrated the team's 2024 Super Bowl win.