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A Kansas City Chiefs game on Christmas Day turned into a viral sensation when fans mistook a Taylor Swift lookalike in the VIP section for the pop icon herself. Olivia Adamonis, the woman at the center of the confusion, has spoken out about the incident that ignited social media chatter.
Adamonis, a TikTok creator who had never previously posted on the platform, attended the Chiefs' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium, Pennsylvania. With her blonde hair and signature red lipstick resembling Swift's iconic style, fans in the stands assumed she was there to support her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
"I just waved back because I didn't want to seem rude," Adamonis explained in her first TikTok video, which quickly amassed over 1.5 million views. She clarified that her hair and makeup likely contributed to the confusion but emphasized she had no intention of drawing attention.
Swift, 35, has been a regular presence at Chiefs home games, often captured by fans and media in moments of support for Kelce. However, she has been notably absent from away games due to heightened security concerns. A source told Page Six in September that attending unfamiliar stadiums requires extensive preparations. "If she is going to a place that isn't Arrowhead [Stadium in Kansas City], there are security concerns," the source said, adding that Swift's team feels more "at ease and comfortable" at Arrowhead.
While Swift did not attend the Christmas game, Kelce reached a milestone by scoring his 77th career receiving touchdown, surpassing Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez. Kelce reflected on the achievement in a post game interview: "Tony's been a mentor to me... It's an honor to be in conversations with him."
Adamonis' striking resemblance to Swift quickly made her the talk of social media. By the game's end, her images and videos were trending, with fans marveling at her uncanny likeness to the pop star. One TikTok user commented, "I genuinely thought you were Taylor. Of all people to be mistaken for, that's kinda cool."
As the Chiefs prepare for their final game of the season against the Denver Broncos on January 5, it remains unclear if Swift will make an appearance.
