Hugh Jackman Reveals What an NFL Game With Taylor Swift Is Really Like

After Taylor Swift became a regular at NFL games to root for Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, Hugh Jackman gave inside details.

By Olivia Evans Jul 24, 2024 12:56 PM
| Updated Jul 24, 2024 6:22 PM
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Hugh Jackman is happy to fill any blank space in Taylor Swift’s NFL game suite. 

In fact, the Deadpool & Wolverine star recently detailed his experience attending a Kansas City Chiefs game to root on Travis Kelce, alongside Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Sabrina Carpenter and more last October. 

“If you ever really want to feel not great about your career,” Hugh told People in an interview July 22 alongside Ryan. “Go to a game with Taylor Swift and Blake Lively. Then you’ll be ‘Blake Lively, Taylor Swift and others’ at the game.”

Ryan added, “Yes, we’re just ‘and others.’”

But being out of the spotlight won’t keep these Marvel stars off the sidelines during the next NFL season. When asked if they’d attend another game with Taylor, both Ryan and Hugh didn’t hesitate to respond. 

“You don’t say no to that,” Ryan said, prompting Hugh to agree with, “I hope so.”

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And while the Deadpool actor and The Greatest Showman star believe their appearance at a Chiefs game last season was forgettable, it was one of Taylor’s most iconic moments of the season for her fans. 

After Taylor rocked the internet with her initial appearance at a Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears game on Sept. 24 last year at Arrowhead Stadium, she packed her stadium suite to welcome her boyfriend to New York when his team faced off against the New York Jets a week later. 

In addition to Ryan, Blake, Hugh and Sabrina, Taylor also had quite the evergreen group of friends to attend the October 1 game. Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski, Sophie Turner and Brittany Mahomes were also spotted in the suite that day, as well as Travis’ mom Donna Kelce, and Taylor’s brother Austin Swift

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Of course, Taylor attended a whopping 13 NFL games last season—and her special guests got as special as The BeatlesPaul McCartney himself when the Chiefs took on the San Francisco 49ers in the February Super Bowl. And for her part overall, Taylor attending games boosted NFL viewership to unprecedented levels and is estimated to have generated over $330 million for the football league last season, according to NPR

And though Taylor also learned that her presence at games wasn’t met with open arms by everyone, she’s learned to shake the criticism off.

“I’m just there to support Travis,” she told TIME of the backlash she received from NFL fans. “I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads, and Chads.”

Keep reading to see Taylor’s best NFL game day style.

NFL Debut

While supporting Travis Kelce as the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 24, 2023, her first-ever NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium, Taylor Swift sported DÔEN's white Lois Tank and Ksubi's distressed denim shorts, which she paired with a Chiefs windbreaker and matching New Balance sneakers.

Welcome to New Jersey

For the Chiefs' Oct. 1, 2023 game against the New York Jets, held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Taylor wore Area's denim shorts, which quickly sold out. The singer completed the look with Christian Louboutin boots and Gant's relaxed leather shirt.

Classic Swift

And Taylor couldn't forget her signature red lip for the star-studded game.

Erin Andrews Assist

For the Chiefs' Oct. 12, 2023 game, where she spent time with Travis' dad Ed Kelce, Taylor wore a Chiefs jacket from WEAR, a line by Erin Andrews (who Travis has credited for connecting him with Taylor).

Suite Style

Taylor, who also spent time with quarterback Patrick Mahomes' wife Brittany Mahomes at the game, sported a Balenciaga corset top underneath the Chiefs jacket.

She's Got His Number

Taylor had an extra special accessory on her wrist for the Chiefs' Oct. 22, 2023 game: An Erimish bracelet with Travis' jersey number on it.

Are You Ready For It?

...we can't calm down.

Red Hot

On Dec. 3, 2023, Taylor sported a long red fleece jacket over a black high neck top, paired with her signature red lip.

Crimson Chic

The singer was all smiles as she watched the game with Brittany. 

Christmas Cheer

In honor of Christmas, Taylor donned a Santa hat with Travis' jersey number during the Chiefs' Dec. 25, 2023 game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

New Year's Eve Varsity Style

For her ninth Chiefs game on Dec. 31, 2023, Taylor sported a cream varsity jacket bearing the team's logo and a patch that read "Tay-Tay."

Game No. 10

During a January 2024 freezing Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins game in Kansas City, Mo., Taylor cheered on her boyfriend and his team while wearing a custom-made puffer coat made to look like a Kelce Chiefs jersey, designed by Kristin Juszczyk, wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

Cozy Couple

The Grammy winner looked comfy and cozy in her Guest in Residence sweater as she snuggled up to Travis following the Chiefs' AFC Championship win on Jan. 28, 2023.

Super Bowl Stunner

Taylor wore a black Dion Lee crochet corset and AREA crystal-slit jeans to the 2024 Super Bowl, where she watched Travis and the Chiefs beat out the San Francisco 49ers in a 25-22 game.

Denim Darling

For the Chiefs' first home game since their Super Bowl win, Taylor rocked a with a Versace denim corset top, GRLFRND jean shorts from Revolve and thigh-high red latex boots. She completed the look with a Louis Vuitton handbag.

Go Big or Go Home

Taylor wore an oversized tee as a dress with thigh-high boots during the Chiefs' Sept. 15, 2024 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Playing With Plaid

On Oct. 7, 2024, Taylor stepped out to Chiefs' home game against the New Orleans Saints in a black-and-white plaid set from Vivienne Westwood and knee-high platform boots.

Terrific in Tweed

On Nov. 10, 2024, Taylor attended the Chiefs' home game against the Denver Broncos wearing a red and black tweed Versace blazer, paired with a matching mini skirt, a black Victoria’s Secret silk corset top, a small, black Versace Medusa 95 purse and black leather, knee-high Versace Medusa 95 boots.

 

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