Jason Kelce; Taylor Swift.Photo:AP Photo/Mark Von Holden, Harry How/Getty
AP Photo/Mark Von Holden, Harry How/Getty
Jason Kelcegot a taste ofTaylor Swift’s star power at the2024 Super Bowl.
Jason made the revelation after Travis asked him howUsher’s Halftime Show performance went, to which the Eagles player revealed that he didn’t catch it because “there was so much happening in the suite at the time.”
“Turns out everybody wants to meet Taylor,” he said. “[Shaquille O’Neal] came on in the suite.”
Jason Kelce, Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift photographed in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.Harry How/Getty
Harry How/Getty
“I think it was my first [time] really understanding… some of the things that she has to deal with on a [daily] basis,” he continued. “There were so many star-studded people there where it’s like dude, everyone wants to come see her, but the suite is only so big.”
Jason admitted that the celebrities constantly coming and going from the suite had him feeling “overwhelmed” and that he had to take some breathers.
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“It was overwhelming to be honest with you,” he shared. “It was very overwhelming, I was going outside the suite, I was talking toKeegan Michael-Keyand his wife… the celebrity attendance was pretty unreal.”
Ice Spice (left), Jason Kelce, Taylor Swift and Blake Lively photographed on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.Ezra Shaw/Getty
Ezra Shaw/Getty
Swift was seen cheering on the Chiefs in her suite alongside several celebrity best friends includingBlake Lively,Ice Spice,Lana Del Rey,Keleigh SperryandMiles Teller. Beyond that select group, other celebrities, like O’Neal, got to havetheir moment with the Grammy winnerduring the big game as well.
O’Neal toldPage Sixof meeting Swift, “I just want to shake the hand of greatness.”
“If I see Taylor Swift and get to shake her hand, take a picture, I’ll be good,” the NBA legend, who retired in 2011, explained to the publication at the Shaq’s Fun House Super Bowl party. “She’s a fabulous person. I’m happy for her. I’m proud of her. She’s done a lot. She’s definitely a cultural icon.”
His wish came true as heposed for a photonext to her on Sunday inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Inhis Instagram caption, O’Neal said that he and Jamie Salter gifted Swift an NFL-themed Judith Leiber bag. Salter, in his ownInstagram post, wrote, “Hope you love the @judithleiberny bag. Go KC.”
source: people.com
