The 35-year-old pop superstar watched the Super Bowl from a VIP suite, surrounded by her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s parents, Donna and Ed Kelce. The atmosphere should have been one of excitement, but instead, Taylor Swift found herself at the center of an unexpected controversy.
As the camera panned to Swift during the game, boos erupted from the crowd at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. For a brief moment, she looked surprised, then turned to her friends, rapper Ice Spice and stylist Ashley Avignone, sharing a knowing glance before laughing it off. Fans quickly took to social media to analyze her reaction, with some praising her composure while others mocked the awkward moment.
“Losing 6 Grammys and getting booed in the same week is crazy,” one person commented, while another added, “Taylor Swift looks so awkward when the crowd booed in unison. Read the room, girl. This isn’t for you.” Others defended her, noting, “She deserved better,” and highlighting her ability to keep her cool, saying, “That look into the camera ❤️.”
Even among the criticism, Swift had her supporters. Tennis legend Serena Williams, fresh off her cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, took to X to offer reassurance, writing, “I love you @taylorswift13 don’t listen to those booo!!”
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump took a very different approach, seizing the opportunity to make a political statement. In a post on Truth Social, he declared, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!”
Before the game, Kelce had expressed excitement about having Trump at the Super Bowl, but after seeing the former president’s remarks about Swift, he was reportedly disappointed. According to an insider, Kelce found Trump’s comments unnecessary, especially after saying he was honored by his presence at the game.
Kelce had already been dealing with his own struggles on the field, finishing with just 39 receiving yards in a crushing 40-22 loss to the Eagles. On top of that, he felt powerless watching Swift endure the boos. “Travis was aware of Taylor getting booed, and he felt helpless. Seeing the look on her face got to him. He always protects her, and it broke his heart,” the source shared.
The night was already difficult for Kelce, with Eagles fans dominating the stadium and making their presence felt. Many of them saw Swift as a traitor, given her Pennsylvania roots and past support for their team before dating Kelce.
“After Taylor being shut out for a Grammy and Travis losing the biggest game of the year, it just hasn’t been a good week for them,” the insider added. “But he knows that even though this is not a happy ending to the season, having her love gives him so much joy.”
As the dust settles from a disappointing Super Bowl for the Chiefs, Kelce faces growing speculation about retirement. Whether he continues playing or steps away from football, one thing remains clear—he and Swift have each other’s backs.
