"I've been persistently urging him to let his hair grow, and lo and behold, Taylor Swift, his superstar girlfriend and style muse, managed to convince him in an instant," remarked Patrick Mahomes, adding a touch of humor to the tale. As he engaged in a lively conversation with SiriusXM NFL Radio (Ch. 88) for a special town hall session on August 13th, the 28-year-old quarterback amusingly revealed that his Kansas City Chiefs teammate, Travis Kelce, 34, had finally succumbed to the allure of longer locks, thanks to the influence of his lady love, also 34.
"I've been nudging him towards growing his hair out for ages, and suddenly, Taylor's gentle persuasion did the trick," Mahomes quipped, referring to the NFL tight end with a wink. Kelce, who had sported a crisp buzz cut for the majority of the summer, made the switch just before returning to training camp at the end of July.
Swift, a self-proclaimed fan of Kelce's newfound mane, has apparently left an indelible mark on his fashion choices. Even his barber, Patrick Regan, revealed to Fox News earlier that Swift had a soft spot for his shorter haircuts too. "Taylor absolutely adores the haircut. She's watched me work on him numerous times and always heaps praise afterwards," Regan shared back in February.
Kelce's fashion adventures don't stop at his hair; he's also known for pushing boundaries with his sartorial choices. His mother, Donna Kelce, proudly shared on The Martha Stewart Podcast that he's been a "fashionista" from day one, emphasizing that his "image" and personal style hold significant importance to him. "But it's not about being flawless," she clarified during a May appearance, "it's more about spreading joy and laughter. Sometimes he dresses to impress, but mostly, he does it to evoke smiles and conversations. And let's face it, he thrives in the spotlight."
The charismatic host of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? has candidly confessed to being his own harshest critic, both on and off the field. "I'm my own worst critic. Nobody can critique my play like I can, the moment it's over, I know exactly where I went wrong and what I need to improve," he shared with reporters in July. "It's about cultivating that relentless pursuit of excellence, always striving to be better, even in the midst of success," he added, embodying the spirit of constant improvement.
