All the Times That People Have Hyperventilated About Taylor and Travis

The convergence of Taylor Swift, the planet’s biggest pop star, and Travis Kelce, America’s most prominent sports figure, has ignited a frenzy of emotions, triggering collective astonishment and fascination. From joy to sorrow, indignation to exasperation, here are the moments when the world was swept up in the whirlwind romance of Taylor and Travis.

It all began in July, when Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, made a public declaration of interest in Taylor Swift, whose Eras Tour had already propelled her to stratospheric levels of fame. Little did anyone anticipate the magnitude of what was to follow.

As the months passed, the intensity of their burgeoning relationship intensified, culminating in a crescendo of excitement on the eve of the Super Bowl. Throughout this period, the entire nation—and indeed, much of the world—found itself ensnared in the captivating narrative of Swift and Kelce. The relentless and inescapable quality of their romance created a cultural vortex, where fans of both football and Swift’s music were drawn into a shared obsession.