Travis Kelce is gearing up for his 13th season in the NFL. Over the last few years, we have seen Taylor Swift attend the Kansas City Chiefs’ games. She’s also often joined by her parents, Scott and Andrea. Here’s everything you need to know about the couple that raised a global pop icon.
Who Are Taylor Swift’s Parents?
Swift was raised by her father and mother, Scott and Andrea Swift. The two parents are no longer together and were divorced 23 years into their marriage together.
Nevertheless, both remain squarely in their daughter’s life and are a source of inspiration for the singer in many of her songs.
Let’s do a deeper dive into each of the parents who shaped Taylor to be who she is today.
Scott Swift
Scott was born on March 5, 1952, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. He played college football at Hawai’i and Delaware and is a known Philadelphia Eagles fan after growing up in Pennsylvania. With the Eagles advancing to Super Bowl 59, next week might be a bit awkward if Scott’s Eagles are matched up against the Chiefs.
However, since Taylor’s relationship with Kelce has gotten serious, it’s worth noting that Scott has changed his allegiance a bit and has been seen wearing Travis’ Chiefs jerseys at games. It’s possible he would root for Kelce and Co. over his Eagles in the Super Bowl.
As Taylor grew up and her career took off, it was Scott who took the responsibility of staying home and taking care of her brother, Austin, while Taylor and Andrea were on the road as she began to tour. Scott worked in the financial world as a stockbroker before becoming an advisor for Merrill Lynch.
Now, as their family grows, Scott has joined Taylor on tour far more frequently than he did in the past and has helped her along the way as she navigates life as a superstar.
Andrea Swift
Andrea was born on Jan. 10, 1958, in Pennsylvania, but spent time during her childhood in Singapore as well as Texas. She is well known for being around Taylor during her music career, helping in any way she can while on the road, and being a welcoming face for Swift fans around the world.
Before helping Taylor with her career, Andrea was a marketing manager at an advertising agency. It is a skill that she has used to help propel Taylor’s career to new heights.
Swift has been open about her close relationship with her mom in the past, including in her song “The Best Day,” which pays tribute to their bond, and in a 2020 interview with Variety.
“Everyone loves their mom; everyone’s got an important mom,” she said while her mom was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
“But for me, she’s really the guiding force. Almost every decision I make, I talk to her about it first. So obviously it was a really big deal to ever speak about her illness,” Swift added. Taylor opened up and shared her mom’s condition with her fans in 2019.
“I’m writing to you with an update I wish I wasn’t giving you, but it’s important and I’m used to sharing important events in my life with you,” Taylor began. “Usually when things happen to me, I process them and then write music about how I feel, and you hear it much later. This is something my family and I thought you should know about now.”
She went on to explain that during a routine check-up, which she’d encouraged her mom to get, doctors discovered Andrea had cancer.
“I’d like to keep the details of her condition and treatment plans private, but she wanted you to know,” Taylor added. “She wanted you to know why she may not be at as many shows this tour. She’s got an important battle to fight.”
Preview for Travis Kelce’s 2025 NFL Season
Despite speculations about a potential retirement after the brutal loss in the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles, Kelce is continuing to play football.
He is getting ready for his 13th season in the league, and has his sights set on winning the fourth Super Bowl of his career.
The Chiefs have a better roster than last year, and it wouldn’t surprise many if they make a fourth straight Super Bowl this upcoming season.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes is determined to bounce back from the loss against the Eagles, and for Kelce, retiring from the NFL after winning another Super Bowl will be the ultimate dream.
Kansas City will begin their season in Brazil, where they take on the Los Angeles Chargers, in what will be a crucial matchup for the race to win the AFC West. Kelce finished last season with 97 receptions for 823 yards and just three touchdowns.
However, with Rashee Rice and Hollywood Brown back healthy and an improved version of Xavier Worthy, expect the Chiefs’ tight end to be more impactful in the red zone.
