The beloved Paul Rudd has made a triumphant return, yet his diehard fandom for the Kansas City Chiefs couldn't shield him from the heart-wrenching disappointment of the 2025 Super Bowl. On Sunday, February 9, amidst the electric atmosphere of the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Rudd couldn't conceal his dismay as his beloved Chiefs squared off against the formidable Philadelphia Eagles.
As the third quarter drew to a close and the Eagles amassed a staggering 37 points, nearly sealing the Chiefs' fate, cameras caught Rudd in the stands, a picture of despondency. Dressed in his signature red Chiefs zip-up hoodie, Rudd was seen leaning forward, his hand resting thoughtfully on his chin. Moments later, the Eagles struck again, scoring yet another touchdown, prompting Rudd to clamp his hands over his head in sheer frustration.
Just before the camera panned to Rudd, Kevin Hart could be glimpsed in the background, his passion for the Eagles evident in every cheer. However, the Chiefs managed to salvage some pride, crossing the endzone before the final whistle, ensuring they didn't exit the game scoreless.
Among the star-studded crowd were other celebrities such as Kevin Costner, Bradley Cooper, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller, Adam Sandler, Pete Davidson, Louis Tomlinson, and more, all soaking in the electric atmosphere. Taylor Swift, there to lend her unwavering support to her boyfriend Travis Kelce, was also a picture of intensity. Sharing a suite with her friends and Kelce's parents, Ed and Donna, Swift was visibly stressed as the Chiefs headed into halftime without a single point on the board.
With eyes wide open, Swift clung to the railing beside her pal Alana Haim, as captured in a post shared by Fox Sports on X. For the championship game, the "Shake It Off" singer donned a chic white Saint Laurent blazer, dazzling shorts by Monday Denim, and stylish knee-high Paris Texas boots. Her ensemble was complemented by a striking red Givenchy handbag and the iconic "T" necklace from Lorraine Schwartz, sparking fan speculation that it stood for "Travis" rather than "Taylor."
Earlier in the evening, Swift had brushed off the boos from a section of the crowd when her image appeared on the jumbotron. In a video footage shared by the NFL, Swift seemed taken aback but unperturbed by the negative reception. She turned to her friend and collaborator, rapper Ice Spice, and long-time buddy Ashley Avignone, giving the crowd a playful side-eye as if to say, "Oh well."
On Sunday, February 9, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles battled it out in the highly anticipated 2025 Super Bowl, broadcast live on Fox, with fans on the edge of their seats, their emotions riding high with every play.