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During a recent episode of the "New Heights" podcast, Jason and Travis Kelce shared their thoughts on Love Actually, Taylor Swift's favorite Christmas movie. The discussion, prompted by Kylie Kelce, Jason's wife, revealed starkly different opinions between the two NFL stars.
Jason Kelce, former Philadelphia Eagles center, did not mince words when describing the 2003 romantic comedy. "I'm giving an honest review, not swayed by an ulterior motive," he remarked, calling it "the worst Christmas movie" he's seen. He expressed frustration at being "forced" to watch it and dismissed its portrayal of intertwined love stories as unrealistic.
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Swift's boyfriend, admitted his initial reluctance but offered a more balanced review. After describing the film as "torture" in a prior podcast episode, Travis conceded that Love Actually was "very interesting" and "fun." However, he found the dramatic and often scandalous storylines "terrifying" and "far-fetched," noting, "I couldn't relate to anybody onscreen." Despite his reservations, Travis gave the film a solid rating of 8 or 9 out of 10.
Kylie Kelce, who recently launched a successful podcast, defended the movie, calling it "tremendous." She playfully criticized her husband, saying, "It's not like one of your significant others hasn't asked you to watch it multiple times, and you said no every time."
Swift, who has praised Love Actually since a 2014 Teen Vogue interview, is a longtime fan of the film. "If you look around, love actually is all around," she famously said. The pop star has also publicly admired one of the movie's stars, Hugh Grant, who attended her London Eras Tour show earlier this year.
