Travis Kelce poses with mom Donna Kelce at Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ premiere.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Travis Kelce’s mom,Donna Kelce, got her birthday wishes in for the NFL star before everyone else.
On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs tight endcelebrated his 34th birthday with friendsjust days afterhe helped the team beat the New York Jetson Sunday.
During an appearance on theTodayshow Friday morning,Donna said she didn’t have a chance to speak to her son on his actual birthday because he’s “practicing most of the week” as the Chiefs prepare for a road game in Minnesota on Sunday.
“I texted him the day before and asked him, you know, I told him, ‘Happy birthday. I know it’s tomorrow but you’re going to get a thousand texts tomorrow,' " she explained.
Donna added, “So I texted him the day before and true to form, he always jokes around and says, ‘Love you Mommy.’ So, still at 33,” she said, referring to his age on Wednesday before his actual birthday.
Donna Kelce, Travis Kelce.Lisa Lake/Getty; JC Olivera/Getty
Lisa Lake/Getty; JC Olivera/Getty
The mother of two NFL stars (her other sonJason Kelceplays for the Philadelphia Eagles) will celebrate her own birthday next week on Oct. 9, so theTodayhosts surprised Donna with a berry cobbler. “I love anything with berries on it,” she told them.
Donna pointed out that Jason’s eldest daughter,Wyatt Elizabeth, celebrated her fourth birthday on Oct. 2. “We have a lot of October babies. A lot of Libras,” she said, jokingly adding that the zodiac sign is “manipulative.”
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Along with celebrating his 34th birthday, Travis has had a busy few weeksamid his rumored relationshipwithTaylor Swift, who came to his last two games.
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The “All Too Well” singer was most recentlyseen at her second Kansas City Chiefs gamewhen they played against the Jets in New York, and was even photographedwith her arm around Donna.
Travis Kelce attends the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix’s “Quarterback”; Taylor Swift attends ‘In Conversation With… Taylor Swift’ during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.JC Olivera/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images
JC Olivera/Getty Images; Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Of the dating rumors,a source exclusively told PEOPLEthat the pair are “still just getting to know each other,” and that “it’s nothing too serious.”
“He’s focusing on football like always has,” the source said. “During the NFL season, his priority is the Chiefs, and it’s all about the team.”
Despitethe new buzz surrounding his name, Travis remains focused and has told PEOPLE the Chiefs are “motivated to stay on top” this season.
“I think every single week we’re going to get everybody’s best shot, and we kind of earned that last year and earned that respect,” he said. “So I’m excited for it. I always want to play everybody when they’re at their best. And sure enough, I know we’ll be getting that week in, week out here in Kansas City.”
source: people.com
