The celebrity couple announced their engagement on Instagram on 26/8, with a playful caption: "Your English teacher and gym teacher are getting married." The post included photos of Kelce proposing to Swift in a flower garden and a close-up of the diamond ring on Swift's left ring finger. According to People, Kelce designed the ring with jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry.
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Travis Kelce proposes to his girlfriend in a flower-filled garden. Photo: Instagram/ Taylor Swift |
Travis Kelce proposes to his girlfriend in a flower-filled garden. Photo: Instagram/ Taylor Swift
The announcement quickly went viral, garnering over 20 million likes and around 8 million shares. News of their engagement spread across international media outlets and social media platforms.
Two weeks prior, Swift and Kelce appeared on Kelce's podcast, New Heights, with his brother, Jason Kelce. They discussed their relationship, careers, and perspectives on love. Fans widely shared clips from the interview, praising the couple. The podcast also served as a platform for Swift to promote her album, The Life of a Showgirl, set to release on 3/10.
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Taylor Swift's engagement ring features a classic "Old Mine brilliant cut." Photo: Instagram/ Taylor Swift |
Taylor Swift's engagement ring features a classic "Old Mine brilliant cut." Photo: Instagram/ Taylor Swift
Swift and Kelce are one of Hollywood's most prominent couples. Their relationship began in July 2023 after Kelce caught Swift's attention at her Eras Tour concert in Kansas City. They began dating discreetly and went public with their relationship in September of the same year.
Throughout the 2024 NFL season, Swift frequently attended Kelce's games. Kelce also appeared at several of Swift's concerts and even joined her on stage.
Following the conclusion of Swift's Eras Tour in December 2024 and Kelce's Super Bowl appearance in February, the couple maintained a lower profile. Sources reported that Swift spent considerable time with Kelce, traveling and spending time with friends. In July, Kelce shared photos from their summer vacation, including one where fans noticed a photo of the couple as his phone's lock screen.
In an August interview with GQ, Kelce discussed their relationship, describing each other as "plus ones" and expressing mutual admiration for each other's careers.
Taylor Swift plays guitar and sings "Shake It Off" (2014) at her boyfriend's Tight Ends & Friends concert in Nashville on the evening of 24/6. Video: X/ Nich
The 36-year-old Swift, known as the "princess of country music," debuted in 2006 and quickly achieved widespread success. In her nearly 20-year career, she has won 14 Grammys and 30 VMAs, and headlined numerous major tours. According to Forbes, her net worth is estimated at $1.6 billion USD.
Kelce, also 36, is a football superstar who has set multiple NFL records. Prior to his relationship with Swift, he dated model Kayla Nicole for five years, with their relationship ending in May 2022.
Phuong Thao (adapted from People, AP)
