Travis Kelce’s first movie role just earned a glowing review from one of the most important people in his life.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, who has been dating Taylor Swift since 2023, received high praise from the pop superstar for his performance in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2, which dropped on Netflix this week.
How Did Taylor Swift React to Travis Kelce’s Movie Debut?
Popstar Taylor Swift took to social media to endorse her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s first-ever film role in Happy Gilmore 2. Her enthusiastic review left no doubt about her feelings. Her rare public post showed genuine excitement about Kelce’s acting work.
“Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute must watch, 13/10, go watch it on @/netflix as soon as humanly possible.”
📷 | Taylor Swift showing support for Happy Gilmore 2
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>”Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute must watch, 13/10, go watch it on @/netflix as soon as humanly possible 🍯” pic.twitter.com/EwWvp66KLz— Taylor Swift Updates 🩶 (@swifferupdates) July 25, 2025
Swift’s message included a honey emoji, referencing Kelce’s memorable scene where Bad Bunny smothers him in honey. This detail shows that she clearly watched the entire film and paid attention to her boyfriend’s moments on screen.
What Made Kelce’s Movie Performance So Impressive?
Kelce managed to juggle his demanding NFL schedule while delivering what sounds like a standout performance. The tight end’s natural charisma translated well to the big screen, according to Adam Sandler himself.
“Travis just came from a football game,” the actor told E! News earlier this month. “I think he had a game on Sunday, and he was on our set on Monday and showed up with bruises on his back, and he just was pulling up, gave us a couple of days of greatness, and then back to life.”
Anyone who follows Kelce shouldn’t be surprised by his screen presence. He shows plenty of self-deprecation and humor on his podcast with his brother Jason, plus he’s always quick with fans who shout at him during public appearances.
Just over a week ago, Kelce was at a golf tournament where a fan yelled out that he has the best girlfriend in the world.
“You have the best girlfriend in the world”
“Good point” pic.twitter.com/eC8XiNU7YL— Júlia 🏹🤍 (@venusttpd) July 13, 2025
The film’s release caps off what’s been an eventful summer for Kelce and Swift. They spent time with famous friends, vacationed in Montana, attended the Stanley Cup Finals, and showed up at Tight End University in Nashville, where Swift gave a surprise performance.
Now summer’s over, and Kelce is back at training camp with the Chiefs. Despite an off year in 2024, the Chiefs still reached the Super Bowl for the fifth time in six years, though they lost 40-22 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Head coach Andy Reid is impressed with what he’s seen from Kelce as the team prepares for another championship run.
RELATED: ‘He Looks Like He’s 20’ — Chiefs HC Andy Reid Gushes Over ‘Svelte’ Travis Kelce At Training Camp
“He’s svelte right now,” Reid said. “He looks like he’s 20. He’s doing a great job. He’s in great shape. You can see he’s been working out. You saw him yesterday in the long run when he had the burst. He’s worked hard to get to this spot.”
Chiefs HC Andy Reid on TE Travis Kelce: “He’s svelte right now. He looks like he’s 20. He’s doing a great job. He’s in great shape. You can see he’s been working out. You saw him yesterday on the long run where he had the burst. He’s worked hard to get to this spot.”
— Charles Goldman (@goldmctNFL) July 24, 2025
Happy Gilmore 2, the sequel to the 1996 Adam Sandler comedy classic, was released on July 25 and is streaming on Netflix. Based on Swift’s enthusiastic endorsement, it sounds like Kelce’s transition from the gridiron to the silver screen was a complete success.
