Travis Kelce Celebrates 36th Birthday by Supporting Taylor Swift at ‘Official Release Party of a Showgirl’

Published Oct. 6, 2025 | 10:09 a.m. ET

Now that’s what you call romantic.

NFL star Travis Kelce marked his 36th birthday on Sunday in the most heartwarming way possible — by showing up to support girlfriend Taylor Swift at the Official Release Party of a Showgirl event, held in theaters across the U.S.

According to social media posts shared by fans and entertainment outlets, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end appeared in the crowd wearing a bright orange hat and carrying a matching orange fan, seemingly coordinated with the event’s vibrant, cabaret-inspired theme. One attendee wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that Kelce “lit up the room when he walked in,” adding that he was “smiling the entire time as the crowd cheered for Taylor.”

Swift, 35, reportedly performed a short set and previewed behind-the-scenes footage from her upcoming concert film during the event, which commemorates her record-breaking Eras Tour and the release of her new single, Showgirl — her first major project since winning Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammys. (Variety, Oct. 2025).

The couple, who have been dating publicly since fall 2023, continue to be one of pop culture’s most-watched love stories. Earlier this year, Swift attended nearly a dozen of Kelce’s NFL games — including the 2025 AFC Championship, where she celebrated on the field alongside his mother, Donna Kelce. That moment, captured by photographers, went viral across social media and cemented their status as a power couple straddling the worlds of sports and music (People, Sept. 2025).

Rumors of an engagement have been circulating for months, fueled by fan speculation and photos of Swift wearing what appeared to be a diamond ring during a recent celebration with Kelce. While neither star has confirmed any engagement, insiders told Us Weekly that the pair are “more serious than ever” and “make each other a priority even in the middle of their careers.” (Us Weekly, Sept. 2025).

Swift, who has long been private about her romantic life, has taken a noticeably more open stance since beginning her relationship with Kelce. During her recent Time 100 interview, she described their connection as “rooted in normalcy,” noting that they “support each other’s worlds fully — the spotlight just comes with it.” (The New York Times, April 2025).

Meanwhile, Kelce’s decision to spend his birthday at Swift’s premiere rather than hosting a lavish NFL-style party spoke volumes about his commitment. Fans online called the gesture “the definition of love and loyalty,” with one popular TikTok caption reading: “He’s not just catching passes — he’s catching feelings.”

The pair were later photographed leaving the venue hand-in-hand, both smiling as fans chanted Swift’s lyrics in the background.

If this is how Kelce celebrates his mid-thirties, it seems safe to say his partnership with Swift is still very much in its championship season.

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Sources: Variety, People, Us Weekly, The New York Times, New York Post (Oct. 6, 2025).