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Travis Kelce celebrated his 35th birthday on October 5 with a grand event at the annual Kelce Car Jam, a charity car show in Kansas City, aimed at supporting underprivileged children through his foundation, 87 and Running. While Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was absent, the NFL star interacted with fans and family, including Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Attendees were treated to a display of luxury cars, including Kelce's own 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, famously used during his time with Swift last year.
One heartwarming moment stood out when Kelce met a young fan dressed in Swift's "22" outfit. A video captured him joyfully saying, "Oh, I love it! '22.' You feeling 22, or what?" as he fist-bumped the Swiftie. Fans adored the interaction, with one posting on social media, "A man sweet with kids is my weakness."
Despite Swift's absence, Kelce reassured fans during an interview with Page Six, confirming, "She will not be here today. But I know she's coming in for the game," referring to the Chiefs' October 7 match. Swift's no-show sparked speculation online, with one fan commenting, "If she really wanted to be there, nothing would stop her." However, Kelce's team firmly denied any rumors of a breakup. Kelce remained upbeat and focused on the positive aspects of the night, stating, "It's a special day with special people, and it's all for a good cause."
As for birthday wishes, Kelce humorously quipped, "I'll take another Super Bowl if you got one of those." The celebration, though lacking Swift's presence, was a successful mix of charitable efforts and fan engagement. Swift's absence follows their last public appearance together at the U.S. Open in September, though she's expected to return for his upcoming game and later resume her Eras Tour, with performances across North America through December.
