Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce's Mom Donna's Complicated Relationship Explained

Summary

• Donna Kelce initially had a rough start with Taylor Swift, but their relationship evolved positively over time.
• Swift and Donna were seen holding hands after a Super Bowl win, showing how close they have become.
• Travis Kelce's family, including his mom and brother, speak fondly of Taylor Swift, praising her as grounded and gracious.

Between Taylor Swift's music career and Travis Kelce's NFL tenure, it's no wonder that the power couple has gotten an overwhelming amount of attention since their relationship started in summer 2023. But while Travis spends his money in interesting ways and even spent more than he should have at one point, he seems like a relatable person who fans could grab a meal with. That down-to-earth nature is likely thanks to his family, who are close despite Ed and Donna Kelce getting divorced after 25 years. Swift's parents also separated, and both Swift and Travis seem to be family-oriented.

In April 2024, Donna Kelce proved how close she is to her son when she spilled to People that he and Swift went to Carmel, California with Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper. This makes fans wonder how well Swift and her boyfriend's mom get along.

In this article, we'll take a look at how Donna Kelce and Taylor Swift's relationship evolved after a rough start, along with whether Swift is close to the rest of Travis Kelce's family.

Donna Kelce And Taylor Swift Have A Positive Relationship Despite A Complicated Start

Donna Kelce "regrets" her first comments about Taylor Swift, which proves that their relationship seems to have started out a little shaky but became more positive as time passed.

When Donna appeared on The Today Show in October 2023, she said of meeting Swift:

"It's fairly new, so I don’t like to talk about it. It’s just one of those things where everyone saw me. I was in the boxes with her. It’s another thing that’s amped up my life."

When answering a question about spending time with the singer, Donna said:

"It was okay."

The Wall Street Journal's profile of Travis Kelce in the December 2023/January 2024 cover article mentioned that Donna wishes she hadn't said that. Her initial comments made it sound like she isn't a fan of the singer and that they don't get along well. Everyone focused on Donna's statement and wondered if she was upset that her son was dating the famous singer.

However, while Donna's early comments might have suggested that she and Swift didn't have fun together, that isn't the case now. According to Today.com, the two were photographed holding hands after the Kansas City Chiefs won the 2024 Super Bowl. This was not only sweet and adorable but also proved how close they have gotten.

Who Are Travis Kelce's Family Members?

• Donna Kelce (mom)
• Ed Kelce (dad)
• Jason Kelce (brother)

A source told Us Weekly that Swift and Donna get along well, which proves that they became closer after a rough start. The source said:

“Both of their families love them as a couple and Taylor has become even more close with Travis’ mom, [Donna]. Taylor has really been integrated into the family. They have fully embraced her. It's a whole new world and chapter for her."

After her awkward "It was okay" comment, it seemed like Donna Kelce praised Taylor Swift every chance she got. According to People, she said at the Age of Possibility summit in Los Angeles by QVC:

"She doesn’t need my advice on anything. In fact, I hope she will give me advice."

Donna also told the publication that she loves "The Tortured Poets Department," which might have songs about Matty Healy and has some references to Travis Kelce. She said, "I was just very impressed. She is a very talented woman, and I think it is probably her best work."

Since Donna and Travis are close and she told People that the Kelce family is "tight-knit," it makes sense that she would bond with his girlfriend.

Inside Taylor Swift's Relationship With Travis Kelce's Family

While Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce's mom Donna Kelce was complicated and then got better, Swift has a good relationship with the rest of her NFL player beau's family. Travis's family spends fondly of her when they are interviewed, which is sweet.

One of the most important facts about Ed Kelce is he gets interviewed often thanks to his sons' star power, and in February 2023, Ed Kelce told The Los Angeles Times that Swift is "gracious." He also said that he respects her musical talent and ignores what people say about her.

He explained:

“Listening to that, you get a much better sense of who this young woman is, as opposed to the social media blurbs and the gossip magazines. That’s all celebrity stuff. This is more the real Taylor.”

Travis's brother Jason is a fan of Swift's as well. He said at Pro Bowl 2024 Sunday, “I’ve been fortunate to meet Taylor now. She’s [an] awesome, down-to-earth, genuine person, which has been great to see, whenever you’re seeing anyone of that caliber of stardom still remain as grounded as they are.”

The Daily Mail also reported that Swift went to Kylie and Jason Kelce's Easter gathering in April 2024, which they hosted at their Pennsylvania house.