Patrick "Pat" Mahomes Sr., father of renowned Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, recently expressed admiration for pop icon Taylor Swift, commending her grounded personality amid her high-profile romance with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In an interview with Starcade Media, Pat Mahomes Sr. shared his positive impressions of Swift, countering the tide of criticism often directed at the singer.
"Taylor Swift Is Down to Earth," Says Patrick Mahomes Sr. Pat Mahomes Sr., who featured in the Netflix documentary series "Quarterbacks," recounted his personal interactions with Swift, emphasizing her approachability and simplicity. "I actually walked up and introduced myself to her, and she said she knew who I was because she had watched the Quarterback series," he recalled. "Every time I've hung out with her, she just acts like a normal person."
Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce became public knowledge after she was seen supporting him at various Kansas City Chiefs games. Despite the media frenzy surrounding their romance, Swift has managed to maintain a semblance of normalcy, as observed by Pat Mahomes Sr.
Jason Avant, a former teammate of Kelce, mirrored these sentiments in his commentary on how the Chiefs' locker room perceives the media buzz around Kelce and Swift. "The players are used to it. There are so many cameras that are following the guys. I just don't think that the NFL fan in general outside of the Chiefs locker room was ready for the storm of Taylor Swift," Avant noted.
Swift Finds Support in Kelce's Family The camaraderie extends beyond the locker room to Kelce's family, with his mother, Donna Kelce, publicly supporting the couple. Addressing the criticism head-on, Donna Kelce invoked Swift's hit song "Shake It Off" to express her attitude towards the negativity. "I think probably 'Shake It Off.' We're getting a lot of that lately, about haters," she remarked.
A close source to the Kelce family, speaking to Daily Mail, shed light on Donna Kelce's perspective: "She wants Travis to be happy, and Taylor has been such an amazing person to Donna and they both have a genuine affection for each other."
As Swift navigates the intricacies of a high-profile relationship under the public eye, the support from Travis Kelce's family, particularly the endorsements from Patrick Mahomes Sr., speaks volumes about her ability to connect authentically with those around her. This connection transcends her celebrity status, showcasing a more relatable and down-to-earth side often overshadowed by her global fame.