Pop superstar Taylor Swift has reportedly increased her security spending by US $2 million as she continues to keep a low profile at the NFL games of her fiancé, Travis Kelce. The extra investment comes amid heightened concerns for her personal safety and an ever-increasing need to protect one of the world’s most visible celebrities.

According to latest reports, the couple have agreed to allocate approximately US $8 million annually toward a dedicated security team that covers both Swift’s appearances at Kelce’s matchups and her movements elsewhere. Sources indicate that Swift’s movements are now being monitored around the clock, with her day-to-day schedule being carefully reviewed by security professionals to ensure she is “100% safe and comfortable all the time.” 

A spokesperson for one outlet quoted an insider who said: “The measures at Arrowhead Stadium are important for her. She knows she is always the centre of attention and wants to avoid that if possible.”  The aim appears to be to preserve some semblance of normalcy for Swift, even as she appears in high-profile locations and events where fan attention and media scrutiny are intense.

Part of the drive toward enhanced protection is tied to recent safety incidents. Swift, 35, was recently granted a five-year restraining order against a man identified as Brian Jason Wagner, who allegedly turned up at her Los Angeles home and claimed she was the mother of his child.  In addition, the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk in September has increased security concerns surrounding public figures, prompting her team to view the U.S. climate as more hostile and unpredictable. 

Observers note that Swift has markedly reduced her visible presence at Kelce’s games this season. She has avoided large public entrances and has been seen sneaking into the stadium behind discreet partitions on at least one occasion, rather than making a big arrival with fanfare.  Representatives for Swift did not respond immediately to requests for comment. 

In sum, the actor-musician pairing are making security a top priority — spending millions annually — as Swift seeks to remain supportively present at Kelce’s games while minimising public exposure and maximising personal safety.

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Additional context

• A recent article notes that the annual security team budget of $8 million is a seven-figure commitment specifically aligned with her appearances at Kelce’s games and other out-of-public-view moments. Earlier this year, Swift’s team also faced threats while she was on tour; one major example is the cancellation of three shows in Vienna following a foiled terror plot, underscoring the scale of risk that global superstars can face.