In a heartfelt moment of recognition, Kylie Kelce, sister-in-law of NFL star Travis Kelce, publicly praised Taylor Swift for her significant achievements at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. In an exclusive interview with Nat FL on Tuesday morning, Kylie commended Taylor for her dedication and hard work, emphasizing that such success is the result of meticulous attention to detail. “She absolutely deserves the award she got last night,” Kylie stated, highlighting the joy Taylor brings to her fans and the music industry as a whole.
Kylie and Taylor, both 35, have developed a close friendship since Taylor began dating Travis. Kylie is married to Jason Kelce, Travis’s brother, which has created a bond between the families. The two women were seen together at various NFL games, and they shared a family dinner in New Orleans just before the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2024 Super Bowl.
Throughout Taylor’s high-profile relationship with Travis, Kylie has been discreet in her public comments about the pop star. However, her support for Taylor has been evident. Following the awards ceremony, Travis’s mother, Donna Kelce, also celebrated Taylor’s accomplishments. Donna joined the celebration online, reposting a graphic that highlighted Taylor’s impressive nominations and wins at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.
At this year’s awards, Taylor was nominated for ten categories, showcasing her continued dominance in the music industry. The graphic shared by Donna featured heart emojis next to each nomination, cleverly matching the colors of Taylor’s first ten studio albums, from her self-titled debut to her latest release, “Midnights.” The post noted that of Taylor’s eight wins, six were determined by fan votes, including the award for Favorite Surprise Guest, which recognized Travis Kelsey’s unexpected appearance during Taylor’s tour in London in June 2024.
Taylor further solidified her legacy by winning the Tour of the Century award for her highly acclaimed Eras Tour. Donna’s decision to let the graphic speak for itself, without additional commentary, highlighted the pride and excitement shared by the family for Taylor’s accomplishments.
As the music world continues to celebrate Taylor Swift’s legacy, the support from her close circle, including Kylie and Donna Kelce, reflects the strong bonds formed through both family and friendship in the spotlight of fame. Taylor’s remarkable performance at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards serves as a testament to her hard work and the love of her fans, further affirming her status as a leading figure in contemporary music.