Taylor Lautner Celebrates Taylor Swift’s Engagement to Travis Kelce
Zoe Bennett brings you a deep dive into the evolving dynamics of celebrity relationships with a focus on authenticity, context, and cultural resonance. As a seasoned journalist, I cut through the noise to deliver well-researched, data-driven narratives that matter. Let’s unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes of Taylor Swift’s high-profile engagement and the surprising reaction from one of her former flames.
Taylor Lautner, best known for his role in the *Twilight* saga, has publicly expressed his support for Taylor Swift’s recent engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The revelation came via a repost on Instagram that originally appeared on the NFL’s official account, showcasing a side-by-side image of the couple’s engagement and a tender moment from earlier this year after Kelce’s AFC Championship win.
The post, shared on August 26, featured a sweet quote from Swift: “I can’t believe this is happening,” with the NFL captioning the image simply, “same.” Lautner, who dated Swift briefly in 2009, took to his Instagram story to share the celebratory post, signaling a mature and cordial relationship between the former couple.
Though their romantic chapter was short-lived, Lautner has remained a consistent voice of admiration for Swift over the years. In a December 2023 episode of *Call Her Daddy*, he reflected on their past and how they’ve managed to maintain a friendship despite the end of their relationship. “Obviously every relationship is different,” Lautner explained. “I think when you respect somebody for who they are in their soul, it allows you to move on, forgive, and continue that love in a different way.”
He added, “After things ended between us—we were so young, I was 18, she was 20, 21—we stayed friendly, we would see each other now and then.” Lautner also noted that reconnecting with Swift in recent years has been a highlight, calling her “a wonderful human” and “pretty great to have in your life.”
Their professional collaboration also reignited during Swift’s *Eras Tour* in July 2023, when she brought Lautner onstage in Kansas City to premiere her “I Can See You” music video, which he starred in alongside Joey King and Presley Cash. Swift shared on Instagram that she had “my heart set” on working with them again, highlighting the creative synergy that still exists between them.
Meanwhile, the timeline of Swift and Kelce’s romance has been unfolding in real-time, much to the delight of fans. Their story began in July 2023 when Kelce attended Swift’s *Eras Tour* concert at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. A self-proclaimed Swiftie, Kelce attempted to give her a friendship bracelet with his number on it, but missed the opportunity due to Swift’s pre-show vocal preservation routine.
“I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings,” Kelce later shared on his *New Heights* podcast. “So, I was a little butt-hurt I didn’t get to hand her one of the bracelets I made for her.”
Undeterred, Kelce decided to make a more direct move, inviting Swift to a Chiefs game. “I threw it out there, I threw the ball in her court,” he told *The Pat McAfee Show*, adding, “I told her, you know, ‘I’ve seen you rock the stage in Arrowhead, you might have to come see me rock the stage in Arrowhead and see which one’s a little more lit.’”
By August, the two were officially introduced, with Kelce sporting his now-iconic mustache and jersey No. 87. Looking back on that moment, he described the look as “pretty iconic.”
As the couple’s relationship has blossomed, so has the public’s fascination with their love story. From missed bracelets to on-field magic, the Swift-Kelce saga continues to captivate fans and media alike.
Stay tuned for more updates on this unfolding romance and the ripple effects it has across pop culture and sports alike.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News
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