The Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis KelceTaylor Swift, who is dating Travis Kelce, released her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” recently.
Among the many fans who immediately listened to the pop star’s surprise double album was Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce. She said, “I listened to the entire album, and I kept listening to it all morning when it came out,” People.
Swift’s 31-song album includes several mentions of her son. There’s even a shout-out to her ex-husband, Ed Kelce, with whom she remains close friends. Donna gave a positive review of the 14-time Grammy winner’s 11th studio album.
“I was really impressed,” Donna said. “She is a very talented woman, and I think it is probably her best work.” Kelce has not commented publicly on the album, but a source said, “He is always in awe of her.”
Donna was in Las Vegas participating in QVC’s Age of Possibility summit. The 71-year-old was asked if she had any advice for the 34-year-old pop star about getting older. “She doesn’t need my advice on anything,” Donna said. “In fact, I hope she will give me advice.”
Donna was also a big fan of Swift’s concert film, “The Eras Tour,” which premiered in theaters in October. “It was amazing,” Donna said, adding that she was “completely captivated” by the “extremely, extremely talented” performer. People in November. She was “just totally captivated” by the “extremely, extremely talented” performer.
Donna Kelce Is Very Protective of Her Son’s Relationship With Taylor Swift
GettyTaylor Swift and Donna Kelce at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024.
Before the Chiefs’ Wild Card round matchup against the Miami Dolphins in January, Extra TV host Billy Bush tried to get Mama Kelce to reveal if Swift was attending the game. But she did not take the bait.
“Not doing it. I’m not playing that game,” she said with a laugh.
Swift and Donna watched several of Kelce’s games together throughout the 2023 NFL season. Speaking to The TODAY Show before the Chiefs won back-back Super Bowls, Donna was asked about the new cover photo on her Facebook profile. The picture, originally posted by Kelce’s friend, Ross Travis, on Instagram, shows Donna, Swift, and a whole crew of friends celebrating the Chiefs playoff win over the Baltimore Ravens.
One of the hosts asked Donna why she switched out her Facebook photo, which features Swift “quite prominently.” He wanted to know if the move was indicative of her growing relationship with Swift.
Donna downplayed the need to dissect the picture. “You know, really, that was a picture where all of us were so excited that we were in the suite. And we were so excited that they made it to the Super Bowl that we just took a shot of everybody that was there!” she said. “So, it wasn’t anything calculating or anything like that.
“It just was everybody who was supporting my son and I was so happy to put that picture on Facebook.” When asked if she has taken some selfies with Swift, Donna blushes a bit. “I have a few here and there,” she said.
Donna Kelce Gave Taylor Swift an '87' Ring
Since “The Alchemy” singer started dating Kelce in late July, Donna has bonded with Swift. Ahead of the AFC Championship game, Donna gave Swift an “87” ring that she received from EB and CO.
The store’s owner, Emily Bordner, said KMBC“We gave Donna some pairs. We know she really liked our earrings. So, we wanted to give her more products with the Kelce theme. We sent those to her and we hoped she would give them to Taylor. And she did.”
