Taylor Swift Opens Up About Romance with Travis Kelce in TIME Person of the Year Interview

In an unexpected revelation during her TIME Person of the Year interview, Taylor Swift delved into the intimate details of her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. Swift disclosed that their connection began when Kelce playfully called her out on his podcast, a move she found “metal as hell.” The two started spending time together discreetly, away from the public eye, allowing them to build a genuine connection before making their relationship public.

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Contrary to popular speculation, Swift clarified that the widely observed moment at a Chiefs game was not their first date. She emphasized, “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.” The singer expressed gratitude for the privacy they had in the initial stages of their relationship.

During the interview, Swift also marveled at the NFL camera operators’ ability to locate her at every Chiefs game she attends. She humorously described the uncertainty of being featured on broadcast, admitting she has no awareness of how frequently she appears on screen and whether it might irk some viewers.

This revelation about Swift’s personal life unfolded in the context of one of TIME’s most distinctive Person of the Year interviews. Traditionally featuring politicians and influential figures, the 2022 honor was awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the “Spirit of Ukraine.” TIME’s editor-in-chief, Sam Jacobs, praised Swift as someone who “transcends borders” and called her a “rare person who is both the writer and hero of her own story.”

Swift emerged as the top choice from a competitive shortlist that included the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikers, Chinese Paramount Leader Xi Jinping, Elon Musk, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, prosecutors pursuing charges against Donald Trump, Barbie, Russian President Vladimir Putin, King Charles III of Great Britain, and Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell. Her selection underscored her global impact and unique narrative in the world of entertainment.