Taylor Swift’s Selfie at Travis Kelce’s Recent Chiefs Game Sparks Mixed Reactions Online
Taylor Swift may have been rooting for the Chiefs, but her selfie from Travis Kelce’s game at Arrowhead Stadium on November 29 has sparked a buzz online, with netizens either cheering or questioning her latest look.
A netizen’s comment on Taylor Swift’s appearance, posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@_missswissrolls
The photo, part of a carousel of pictures shared by Whitney Ricketts on Instagram and TikTok, features the “Fortnite” hitmaker posing with Ricketts in Kelce’s suite. Dressed in a red jacket with gold accents, Swift’s outfit mirrored the Chiefs’ signature colors.
With her signature bangs, a sleek braid, and bold red lipstick, the 34-year-old pop sensation exuded confidence and charm as she smiled for the camera.
Whitney Ricketts and Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium, posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: Instagram.com/missswissrolls
Whitney Ricketts and Taylor Swift dancing in a video posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@_missswissrolls
One part of the video shows Swift leaning into the camera with a curious yet amused expression, while Ricketts stands behind her, smiling confidently.
Whitney Ricketts and Taylor Swift dancing in a video posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@_missswissrolls
Whitney Ricketts and Taylor Swift dancing in a video posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@_missswissrolls
Later in the video, Ricketts laughs as Swift sticks out her tongue and playfully forms a heart with her fingers, perfectly capturing their lighthearted camaraderie.
Whitney Ricketts and Taylor Swift dancing in a video posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@_missswissrolls
Taylor Swift at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on November 29, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
A more detailed critique stated, “Oh gosh, this pic is not good. She looks nice till she smiles then all the fake lips and filler really show up, massively ages her too, i’m actually quite really blown away [sic]!”
Taylor Swift arrives at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City for the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers game on November 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Netizens quickly filled with declarations of love for Swift, as fans affectionately used playful nicknames to celebrate her. Others were simply delighted by her appearance in Ricketts’ post, with one admirer exclaiming, “Omg!!!”
Suzie Drew explaining her encounter with Taylor Swift through her husband in a video posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@suziedrew
In her TikTok post, Drew shared that she jokingly asked her husband to say “hi” to Swift on her behalf if he happened to see her. To her surprise, her husband did more than just meet Swift. Drew shared footage of her husband chatting with Swift as she stood by a window watching the game. In the video, Swift can be seen waving.
Suzie Drew’s encounter with Taylor Swift through her husband, posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@suziedrew
The brief encounter ended with her husband snapping a photo with the singer.
Suzie Drew’s husband’s picture with Taylor Swift at the Arrowhead Stadium, posted on November 29, 2024 | Source: TikTok.com/@suziedrew
“How freaking cute. So, needless to say, we will spend all week fangirling. Probably all year,” Drew gushed.
Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce arrive at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 29, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Swift’s visit to the stadium follows her night out in New York City with Zoë Kravitz and Jerrod Carmichael, keeping her in the spotlight.
On November 8, Swift stepped out for dinner at the newly opened Chez Margaux restaurant in New York City. For the occasion, she chose a striking outfit. She wore a vibrant striped corset dress featuring shades of blue, yellow, and red, paired with burgundy velvet sandals.
A user speculates about Taylor Swift’s appearance in a recent post from November 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/enews
A user comments on Taylor Swift’s appearance, from a post dated November 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/people
Her makeup was equally bold, with a bright orange-red lip, red eyeshadow, and black eyeliner. This eye-catching look, however, wasn’t what fans solely focused on.
A user comments on Taylor Swift’s appearance in a recent post from November 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
A user comments on Taylor Swift’s appearance, from a post dated November 9, 2024 | Source: Instagram/entertainmenttonight
Some users speculated that Swift might have undergone cosmetic procedures, questioning whether she had a nose job. Others focused on her eyes, suggesting the possibility of an under-eye lid surgery.
Some users criticized her makeup, hairstyle, and fashion, claiming they didn’t suit her natural charm or typical effortless style.
Amid the speculation, positive reactions poured in. Many fans praised Swift’s looks, calling her “gorgeous” and “stunning” with enthusiastic admiration.
Taylor Swift pictured at the Oasis Courtyard on January 6, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
She emphasized that the loud societal messages often suggest that showing signs of aging is undesirable, something she believes isn’t expected of men to the same extent. Swift commended activist Jameela Jamil for being vocal about these issues.
Taylor Swift attends the 2019 iHeart Radio Music Awards on March 14, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Swift also opened up about her own struggles with body image. She noted how she had to train herself to embrace her natural weight and accept the changes that came with it.
Taylor Swift seen in Manhattan on April 22, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
“I worked hard to retrain my brain that a little extra weight means curves, shinier hair, and more energy. I think a lot of us push the boundaries of dieting, but taking it too far can be really dangerous. There is no quick fix. I work on accepting my body every day,” she explained.
Taylor Swift attends the 47th Annual AMA Awards on November 24, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Despite the buzz and speculation surrounding her look, Swift did not comment on the rumors at the time. Her silence left fans and onlookers to continue dissecting her appearance, speculating about everything from potential cosmetic enhancements to changes in makeup and styling.
Zoe Kravitz attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on March 27, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Swift achieved a major milestone with these nominations, making history by becoming the first female artist nominated for Album of the Year seven times. Her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” competed for Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Taylor Swift accepts the Album of the Year award for “Midnights” during the 66th GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Zoë Kravitz attends the Dom Perignon Event Tribute To Jean-Michel Basquiat in New York City, on October 10, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
When Kravitz was struggling with deep insecurity about being in the entertainment industry, Swift was there for her. Kravitz noted that her insecurity came from being referred to as a nepo baby. She thought that simply because she had famous parents, she was less deserving of success.
Zoë Kravitz arrives for “The Batman” world premiere at Josie Robertson Plaza in New York, on March 1, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
This familiar face helped Kravitz handle her insecurities, as she noted, “She was my pod. She was a very important part of being in London, just having a friend that I could see and that would make me home-cooked meals and dinner on my birthday.”
Taylor Swift attends the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 28, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Swift and Kravitz have remained close for years now. Their friendship also led to a creative collaboration, where Kravitz contributed as a co-writer and background vocalist on the opening track of Swift’s album, “Midnights.”