The talk of the town around the NFL this past week was musical legend Taylor Swift making an appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs game to support her new lover, Travis Kelce. The two were rumored to be dating, and it was confirmed this weekend as she attended the game with his family in their suite. While this swept the NFL world by storm, this isn’t the first major celebrity to date an NFL player.
Here are five NFL players who have dated celebrities:
#1. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
To start the list, obviously, we have Kelce and Swift. The impact that their relationship has made on Kelce’s career thus far is insane. His jersey sales have peaked nearly 400% since Swift’s appearance at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift is one of the biggest pop stars of all time, and her “Swifties” are quickly being converted into Chiefs fans.
#2. Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian
Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian began dating in 2007 as he was at the beginning of his career. The two seemed like a great fit, and there were even talks about an engagement. Unfortunately, their relationship would come to an end in 2009. Over the next three years, they were on and off, but it never stuck, and they would eventually move on for good.
#3. Russel Wilson and Ciara
Russel Wilson is one of few NFL players who began dating a celebrity, and it actually worked. In 2016, Wilson married the R&B artist, and they have remained married since. They have since had two kids and are expecting a third on the way.
#4. Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek
Legendary tight end Rob Gronkowski and model Camille Kostek have been together for quite some time. The two began dating in 2015 when Gronkowski was still on the New England Patriots.
#5. Tom Brady and Irina Shayk
After both going through recent breakups, Tom Brady and model Irina Shayk have been “spending time together.” Shayk was previously with Bradley Cooper until 2019, and the two have a kid together. Brady recently got divorced from Gisele Bündchen in 2022.