Taylor Swift is reportedly bringing greater than just sideline support to the lineup with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In an interview with NBC’s Chris Simms, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Swift has turn into a bench coach.
“She’s really into football and she’s asking a lot of great questions,” Mahomes said. “She started drawing plays, we might have to put one in.”
Since Swift and Kelce began their high-profile relationship, the NFL has reportedly seen a surge in female viewership, essentially merging the two dominant areas of the American entertainment industry. This relationship is believed to have played a role in the Super Bowl’s rankings — 123.4 million average viewers tuned in to observe the Chiefs’ recent win over the San Francisco 49ers, making it the most-watched television event in the U.S. since Apollo 11’s historic moon landing, in accordance with NFL Stats.
Mahomes emphasized the profound impact Swift’s interest in the game has had on broadening the appeal of the sport, especially among young girls and women. “I know as a father of a girl, how much it’s great to see these little girls — these daughters — and how much they enjoy spending time with their dad, watching football,” he said.
It’s hard to say whether Swift’s game plan will actually translate to the field or not, but Mahome’s revelation points to a significant ingredient that is key to high-performing couples finding health and happiness together. In a McKinsey study How It Works: How Dual Career Couples Find Career FulfillmentThe authors write that successful couples “demonstrate exceptional team spirit, a sense that they are in this race together for the long haul.”
One interviewee explains that combining two high-profile careers is difficult, but the advantages will be enormous. “Because we each work, there are times when I feel like I can take more risks, and that [goes] for him.”
Another director interviewed said: “I help [my husband’s] profession [by] making contacts, meeting at events, [and giving] marketing and reviews advice. He is great at communicating as a lawyer and has helped me with various issues.”
Concern, pride, and real joy in each other’s success are the cornerstones of a lasting relationship. And while haters may mock Swift’s presence at games or Kelce’s at her performances, their support for each other only indicates that these two stratospheric superstars are going even further.