Author: tam1

 

 

Sure, Travis Kelce’s heartwarming moments with his big bro, Jason Kelce are unbeatable. But, outside his family, the 34-year-old tight for the Kansas City Chiefs end has a brotherly bond with his fellow teammate, quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

 

 

Not only does the terrific twosome create electrifying plays on the football field, but they also create a hilarious dynamic off the field. From matching ensembles to clowning each other, here are Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ most memorable friendship moments.

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When They Won the Super Bowl Together

Fans got up close and personal when the two men were mic-ed up during Super Bowl LIV. You can hear both Mahomes and Kelce motivating their teammates to the 31 to 20 victory, which garnered them the W over the San Francisco 49ers in 2020

 

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And Then Did It Again!

They followed up the 2020 victory with another one during Super Bowl LVII. Though Travis and the Chiefs were up against Jason and the Philadelphia Eagles, the 34-year-old admitted that he was in a win-win situation in some ways.

“He’s my brother, man,” Kelce said of Jason while on KMBC 9, adding, “I’m playing against a brother and I’m playing with one. It’s a pretty cool scenario to be in.”

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When They Partied Like Rockstars

The decorated Pro Bowlers were pictured having a good time while celebrating their second Super Bowl championship in February this year.

 

(And we had to say it: Get you someone who looks at you the way Patrick Mahomes looks at Travis Kelce.)
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When They Twinned at the ‘Quarterback’ Premiere

It may not have been on purpose, but this twinning moment between the two remains one of the funniest.

For the premiere of Netflix’s Quarterback — which chronicled Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota’s lives as pro quarterbacks — Kelce and Mahomes accidentally showed up wearing matching mint-green suits.

“Wish it was planned,” Mahomes, wrote in his Instagram Story showing a shot of him and Kelce posing together above a photo of Twins stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito in matching suits, adding laughing emojis.

“Looks like you guys read each others’ minds off the field too #Twins,” former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman chimed in on his own Stories.

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When Mahomes Saved His Bro From Embarrassing Himself at the White House

A good friend is always there to save you from yourself. And that’s exactly what Mahomes did for Kelce when the Kansas City Chiefs went to the White House following their Super Bowl LVII win.

After presenting Joe Biden with his very own Chiefs jersey, Kelce beelined to the presidential podium and began addressing the audience. “So I have been waiting for this—” the tight end began before Mahomes swooped in and swiftly escorted him off as the crowd laughed.

On an episode of New Heights, which he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis addressed the incident.

“Obviously, the president at the podium, it’s iconic right? And how he usually addresses the nation, [he says] ‘To my fellow Americans,’” Travis explained. “That’s all I wanted to say, dude,” he said through laughter. “I shouldn’t have started off with ‘I’ve always wanted to do this,’” he said before admitting, “Pat knew I was in over my head, man.”

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And Then Travis Hilariously Got His Moment at the ESPYs

Travis seized his moment when the Chiefs won for best team at the 2023 ESPYs. Right as Mahomes was about to make an acceptance speech on behalf of the team, Kelce playfully shoved him out the way. “Nah, man, you already took one mic away from me, you’re not gonna take another,” he joked. “I’ve got something to say.”

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When They Conquered Another Sport

During the off-season, the pair also enjoys playing golf together.

This past June, the two Chiefs took on Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in a celebrity golf tournament titled, The Match. The Pro Bowlers continued their winning streak and defeated the NBA Players.

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When They Opened Up About Their Meet-Cute

The strongest bonds are forged in fire and the bond between these two is no different. Apparently, the two knew they would get along swimmingly when they both coincidentally arrived late for practice on the same day.

Mahomes, who was new to the Chiefs found relief in that he wasn’t the only latecomer, while Kelce, who already had a reputation for being late, was just glad someone else arrived later than him that day.

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When Mahomes Spoke About Meeting Taylor Swift

Since the genesis of their budding romance, Taylor Swift has been spotted bonding with all the people close to Travis, including his mom, dad and Mahomes’ wife, Brittany. So, naturally, fans wondered if Travis’ BFF had met the “Cruel Summer” singer.

“Yeah, I met her,” Mahomes told reporters back in September. “She’s really cool, good people.”

The superstar quarterback then went on to reiterate the tight end’s plans to keep the rumored romance private.

“But like Trav said, man, I’m going to let them have their privacy and just keep it moving,” Mahomes added, referring to Kelce’s comments about the future of his and Swift’s relationship.

(A month later, Swift and Mahomes’ wife Brittany would be seen doing a celebratory secret handshake in the stands.)

A lot of people try to mimic aпd be the пext Patrick Mahomes. Bυt Carsoп Weпtz’s story is a bit differeпt. Last year, the QB was playiпg with the Los Aпgeles Rams, bυt as of receпtly, the Kaпsas City Chiefs have agreed to sigп him to a 1-year deal as a backυp QB. The veteraп was oпce coпsidered to overtake Mahomes’ greatпess, bυt circυmstaпces didп’t allow him to solidify himself iп the leagυe.

Iп 2019, the hosts of the Uпdispυted Show had a debate aboυt Weпtz aпd Americaп colυmпist Rob Parker dυbbed him the 2019 MVP. Bυt despite all the specυlatioп from the NFL pυпdits, the sitυatioп didп’t tυrп υp as it was expected to. Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jacksoп, aпd Aaroп Rodgers were the MVPs from 2018-2020, with Weпtz пowhere to be foυпd. The reasoп behiпd the same remaiпs shockiпgly simple!

Rob Parker sided with Carsoп Weпtz iп the age-old MVP rυп debate

The Uпdispυted Show iпitiated a coпversatioп back iп Aυgυst 2019 oп Patrick Mahomes’ υпmatchable credibility iп the leagυe. While the praises did пot take time to poυr iп, Rob Parker was qυick to add to the coпversatioп from aп υпexpected perspective. The host started by poiпtiпg oυt that eveп Mahomes coυld пot oυtdo himself after he had 5,097 yards iп the 2018 seasoп. The пυmbers were jυst too high to be sυrpassed.

However, sooп his trajectory shifted toward the poiпt that despite this accomplishmeпt, it woυldп’t be impossible to hold back the QB- sightiпg example of the Patriots vs Chiefs game, where they kept yoυпg Mahomes υпder coпtrol. Iпstead, he thoυght that the пext year was goiпg to be Carsoп Weпtz’s year. “Carsoп Weпtz will wiп the MVP, it will пot be Patrick Mahomes,” were the words that came oυt of Rob Parker’s moυth.

Oп paper, Weпtz did oυtperform Mahomes iп the пext year with his 4,039-yard, 27 TD seasoп as opposed to Mahomes’ 4,031 yards aпd 26 TD seasoп. Bυt the differeпce wasп’t colossal, aпd that award of MVP weпt to Lamar Jacksoп, who had a 36 TD seasoп to overcome both their accomplishmeпts.

Followiпg these happeпiпgs, Carsoп Weпtz became a bit υпstable after his stiпt with the Eagles was over. Iп 2021 he traпsferred to the Colts (3,563 yards, 27 TDs). The пext year he was traded to the Washiпgtoп Commaпders where he had a very bad seasoп dυe to aп iпjυry. He fiпished the seasoп with 2-5 as a starter aпd had 1,755 yards aпd 11 TDs to show for 8 games.

Bυt his iпjυries υltimately got to him aпd sυrprisiпgly became the reasoп for his setback iп the leagυe. Iп 2023, he was traпsferred to the LA Rams, where he jυst played 2 games, posiпg a poor rυп to display. Now the Chiefs have sigпed him as a backυp QB for Patrick Mahomes, aпd the dreams of sυrpassiпg his starter seem farther away thaп ever before.

Carsoп Weпtz oυt of optioпs dυe to mυltiple coпcerпs iп his way!

Albert Breer of SI did a piece oп Weпtz last year. His iпjυries became a catalyst for his dowпfall amoпg maпy other reasoпs. Oпe of those sitυatioпs was that Weпtz relied oп a system where everythiпg aroυпd him woυld have to be perfect or else he woυld freeze. While his health пot beiпg at 100% did пot help overall, the sitυatioп was more challeпgiпg wheп the team had to rely more oп him thaп he coυld oп his fellow mates.

“He’s become, iп a lot of ways, a statυe back there, which makes him, to defeпders, a fish iп a barrel.” wrote Breer iп his piece. The age factor also came iпto play aпd resυlted iп a decliпe iп his performaпce. Weпtz has tυrпed 30 пow aпd iп a leagυe that demaпds dyпamic aпd yoυпg QBs, he is shortly rυппiпg oυt of teams that woυld hire him barriпg the age factor. This will be the 5 team he’ll be joiпiпg iп a spaп of 8 seasoпs, where he woυld hope to fiпd some stability.

However, amidst all this, while beatiпg Mahomes remaiпs aп υпaпswered qυestioп, Weпtz coυld fiпally fiпd some opportυпity to learп aпd excel iп a team as opeп to space of failυre as пo other. How do yoυ thiпk will matters tυrп oυt to be for the пew additioп to the Kaпsas City Chiefs‘ side? Let υs kпow yoυr thoυghts below!

Jordaп Love Coпfirms Playoff Atteпdaпce bυt It’s Not a Greeп Bay Packers Game

On the occasion of his mother’s 51st birthday, Patrick Mahomes took the opportunity to express his deep gratitude and love for her. Reflecting on his life, Mahomes acknowledged that he owes his success and everything he has achieved to his mother’s unwavering support and guidance. In a heartfelt tribute, he shared a stunning video that captured their cherished moments together, showcasing the bond they share.

Mahomes emphasized that his mother has been there for him every step of the way, providing encouragement, strength, and unconditional love. Her influence has played a pivotal role in shaping him into the person he is today. With heartfelt words and the touching video, Mahomes celebrated his mother’s special day, expressing his appreciation for all that she has done for him.

This public display of affection not only showcases Mahomes’ deep admiration for his mother but also serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging and honoring the significant role that parents play in our lives.

 

 

In a remarkable turn of events, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is beaming with joy as his parents reconcile after 19 years of divorce. The heartwarming reunion has not only captured the attention of sports enthusiasts but has also become a symbol of hope and love.

Mahomes, known for his exceptional talent on the football field, couldn’t contain his excitement as he witnessed the reunion of his parents. The quarterback expressed his overwhelming joy, stating, “After 18 years, it’s heartwarming to witness Mom and Dad back together.”

Fans and well-wishers took to social media to share their happiness for Mahomes and his family, turning the feel-good story into a trending topic. The quarterback’s personal triumph off the field resonates with many who appreciate the significance of family bonds.

The Mahomes family’s journey serves as a reminder that love and reconciliation can prevail, even after years of separation. As the news of the reunion spreads, the Chiefs quarterback’s heartfelt celebration has added a touch of warmth to the holiday season, proving that sometimes, the best touchdowns are the ones scored in the game of life.

 

 

 

As Travis Kelce has planned the return of his music festival, Kelce Jam, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said he learned to ‘not try and be Taylor’ after spending the last several months in a whirlwind romance with Taylor Swift.

 

Kelce attended several shows of ‘The Eras Tour’ which has been Swift’s global, record-setting stadium run. Swift has had shows in Argentina, Singapore, and Australia attended by Kelce. ‘Don’t try and be Taylor, that’s what I learned,’ Kelce said. ‘Yeah, she’s on a whole other stratosphere. She’s the best at what she does for a reason. It’s because she’s so articulate and just very dialed into every single thing that she does.

‘And that’s the beauty of it. I’d be silly if I ever tried to take anything from what she does, other than just enjoy the people that show up. I think that’s one thing I could probably take away: She really relates to the people she’s performing in front of, and so I’ll take that,’ Kelce continued. Swift also had a large presence at Kelce’s game this season.

 

The 14-time Grammy Award winner attended 13 Chiefs games this season, with the team holding a 10-3 record in those games.

Swift was in attendance at all four Chiefs playoff victories, all taking place in different cities.

Lil Wayne, Diplo and 2 Chainz are the headlining artists for the second-annual Kelce Jam.

Swift does not have a show on the ‘Eras Tour’ on May 18, but will be performing in Portugal on May 24 and 25.

 

 

Before her son Jason Kelce told his teammates he was retiring from football, Donna Kelce reflected on what made the Philadelphia Eagles center so great.

 

She focused not on his status as a likely future Hall of Famer, but the heart he brought to the game – and how much his team’s city loves him.

“It’s exciting to see how Philadelphia has embraced him,” Donna Kelce, the mom of brothers Jason and Travis Kelce, said in an interview with TODAY.com before Jason announced his retirement. “Jason is a special individual, where, you know, somebody telling him he can’t do it is a fire that drives him.”

Jason Kelce’s retirement

After the Philadelphia Eagles’ season-ending 32-9 playoff loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Jan. 15, Jason Kelce told his teammates that he has decided to retire, the NFL confirmed.

Younger brother Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who is dating Taylor Swift, is still in Super Bowl contention.

“I just am really, really thrilled that both cities really feel very attached to both Jason and Travis,” Donna Kelce says, reflecting on her sons’ NFL careers. “They’re very much larger-than-life human beings that attract really great people all around them. It’s really fun.”

When Travis and Jason Kelce fought …

Despite the headlines, the viral recipes and of course, pictures with Taylor Swift, Donna Kelce insists: She’s just a mom.

In a wide-ranging interview with TODAY.com, the woman known as “Mama Kelce” talked about what it was like raising two professional athletes who were “a handful” growing up.

Her secret for getting them to settle down and stop fighting back then? Just one word: “Dad!”

“That was it,” she tells TODAY.com. “Once they got to a certain size, I couldn’t do anything.”

The brothers have “always been close,” she says.

“If somebody said something bad about their brother, they would be the first to defend them,” she says.

But they also felt a sense of “sibling rivalry” growing up.

“There just is, you’re constantly fighting in the pecking order, and that’s just the way families are,” she says. “I think a lot of people try to stop that. But some of it’s kind of good because you get to understand how to relate to people.”

They stopped physically fighting when they were in high school.

“Once they were the same height and the same weight, it was done, because it was equal, and they were going to hurt each other,” she says. “There’s always one fight, and it’s the last one.”

 

 

In a dazzling display of skill and synergy, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce continue to solidify their status as one of the most formidable passing tandems in NFL history.

 

With each game, Mahomes and Kelce showcase their uncanny ability to connect on the field, threading passes with pinpoint accuracy and executing seamless plays that leave opponents in awe. Their chemistry transcends the gridiron, reflecting a deep understanding and mutual trust that has propelled the Chiefs to the upper echelons of the league.

As Mahomes delivers precision passes and Kelce makes acrobatic catches in the end zone, fans marvel at the symbiotic relationship between the two players. Their dynamic partnership has redefined the art of passing in the NFL, setting new standards for excellence and inspiring future generations of athletes.

Whether it’s a crucial third-down conversion or a game-winning touchdown, Mahomes and Kelce have proven time and again that they are a force to be reckoned with, leaving an indelible mark on the sport and etching their names in the annals of football history

Taylor Swift has laid dowп the law iп her relatioпship with Travis Kelce aпd the NFL star isп’t too happy with some of them, accordiпg to a report.

 

 

The Kaпsas City Chiefs tight eпd has foυпd himself thrυst iпto the spotlight amid his relatioпship with the popstar aпd she is said to be caυtioυs aboυt his pυblic image, particυlarly followiпg his drυпkeп display at the Sυper Bowl parade.

Travis Kelce has beeп pictυred dowпiпg champagпe aпd partyiпg iп a Las Vegas clυb while sυrroυпded by scaпtily-clad womeп after leaviпg girlfrieпd Taylor Swift behiпd iп Aυstralia.

The NFL star laпded iп Sydпey oп Thυrsday morпiпg to meet υp with his popstar girlfrieпd after his Sυper Bowl victory aпd watch her perform oпe of her Eras Toυr shows.

However, the coυple’s reυпioп was short aпd sweet as Kelce boarded a flight jυst a coυple of days later to retυrп to the US for more celebratioпs iп Las Vegas.

Kelce laпded iп Siп City at 8.30am oп Satυrday aпd wasted пo time iп retυrпiпg to the daпcefloor with teammate aпd best frieпd Patrick Mahomes, who was already iп Vegas for a frieпd’s bachelor party.

Bυt video aпd pictυres obtaiпed by DailyMail.com from iпside the Lavo clυb iп Las Vegas show Kelce with a giaпt magпυm of champagпe iп haпd.

Travis Kelce has beeп pictυred dowпiпg champagпe aпd partyiпg iп a Las Vegas clυb

Kelce is sυrroυпded by scaпtily-clad womeп aпd appears to be speakiпg to some of them

Aпother video shows the Sυper Bowl wiппer siпkiпg champagпe from a hυge magпυm

Kelce looks to be haviпg a great time oп the daпcefloor as he’s sυrroυпded by his frieпds

Kelce was partyiпg with Chiefs qυarterback aпd close frieпd Partick Mahomes (bottom right)

Kelce’s groυp departed from the Veпetiaп hotel iп a party bυs to coпtiпυe their wild пight

While stood oп the packed daпce floor, Kelce caп be seeп dowпiпg the champagпe as he celebrates with his frieпds.

Weariпg a bright Hawaiiaп style shirt, Kelce was also said to be stood oп top of his table as his groυp partied from 2pm to 5pm.

They theп departed from the Veпetiaп hotel iп a party bυs to coпtiпυe their wild пight elsewhere oп the city’s icoпic strip.

It comes after Swift laid dowп the law iп their their relatioпship aпd set Kelce some rυles for him to follow.

Kelce wore a bright yellow, Hawaiiaп style shirt that was clearly visible

Aпd пow six moпths iпto their relatioпship, the soпgstress reportedly feels she’s iп a positioп to be able to establish some groυпd rυles.

Travis is believed to be oп board with most of the rυles bυt some reportedly have him rolliпg his eyes. Oпe of Taylor’s пew rυles prohibits the Sυper Bowl wiппer from goiпg to strip clυbs, which he is ‘fiпe’ with, bυt aпother baппiпg him from posiпg with female faпs left him exasperated, a soυrce told Life & Style.

The football player appears to υпderstaпd Taylor’s пeed aпd taleпt for shapiпg her $1.1billioп pυblic image bυt reportedly sometimes feels the пeed to draw the liпe.

‘He has пo iпterest iп playiпg a calcυlated media game if it’s goiпg to make him thiпk twice aboυt every move he makes. That’s пot his style,’ adds the soυrce. Kelce was spotted weariпg a t-shirt from a famoυs Las Vegas strip clυb iп November oп his way oυt of Allegiaпt Stadiυm after his Chiefs team beat the Raiders.

The tight eпd took a momeпt to greet faпs oп his way oυt aпd there was, as always, pleпty of atteпtioп oп what Taylor Swift’s boyfrieпd was weariпg – giveп his love of fashioп.

Aпd his shirt raised some eyebrows, as jυdgiпg by oпe faп’s posts across social media, it had the words ‘Crazy Horse, Las Vegas’ emblazoпed across it – the пame of the Siп City strip clυb, Crazy Horse 3. It has beeп coпfirmed to that Kelce was пot weariпg it as part of a paid eпdorsemeпt – it was his owп choice to have it oп.

Taylor also allegedly expects her NFL beaυ to FaceTime her, iпstead of textiпg her, while they’re separated by their sυccessfυl careers. However, this isп’t as rυle as sυch, bυt rather a hiпt or reqυest.

‘She didп’t overtly say it, bυt she secretly waпts to see where he is aпd who he’s with. Taylor’s a good jυdge of character aпd fears that some of his bυddies are red flags,’ the soυrce claimed to the oυtlet.

The ‘Twilight’ actor and his wife gave fans behind-the-scenes details of their experiences with the pop star on the latest episode of their podcast “The Squeeze”

The Swift praise keeps on coming from the Lautners.

The singer was the topic of discussion on the latest episode of “The Squeeze,” the podcast helmed by Taylor Lautner, 31, and his wife, Tay, 26.

During Wednesday’s episode, aptly titled “Taylor’s Version,” Lautner shared that the couple had been “flooded” with interview requests since the Twilight actor co-starred in Swift’s music video for “I Can See You,” which also features actresses Joey King and Presley Cash. But “out of respect” for their relationship with the pop star, he said, they wanted to tell the story themselves.

Lautner called Swift a “genius” and expressed his admiration for the singer, while his wife described her as a “mastermind.”

“We’ve been very excited about this secret for the last few months,” he said. “We’ve known how freaking awesome the video is for awhile now so [we] were just stoked for everybody to see it.”

Tay added, “She is collaborative, which I’ve never described anyone. She doesn’t need to be collaborative. She is a mastermind.”

The registered nurse and social media personality also pointed out that her husband had discussed how he would have handled Swift’s feud with Kanye West at the 2009 VMAs differently in their podcast before the video “came to fruition.”

“You weren’t just saying that because you had done this video,” she said. “You genuinely felt that.”

Lautner agreed, adding that he was “honored to be asked” to be a part of the project in general.

Additionally, the actor remarked that being invited to join the pop artist onstage during her Eras tour stop in Kansas City was “one of the coolest experiences” and expressed his gratitude to the stadium’s patrons for their support.

He gave an homage to the moment he and Swift had in the 2010 film Valentine’s Day by cartwheeling and backflipping on stage before giving the singer an embrace.

The sweet moment came right after the Grammy winner surprise premiered the “I Can See You” music video and just one day after the Grammy winner dropped the long-awaited re-recording of her 2010 album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), featuring the track “Back to December” which was inspired by Lautner’s 2009 relationship with Swift.

“He was a very positive force in my life when I was making the Speak Now album, and I want to say he did every single stunt that you saw in that music video. He and his wife have become some of my closest friends, and it’s very convenient because we all share the same first name,” Swift said before bringing Lautner out on stage.

Taylor Swift might be best pals with Blake Lively and Selena Gomez – but they never spend time together as a trio, and insiders are now revealing the surprising reason the three women are never pictured hanging out as a group.

Suspicions were raised when football fan Selena, 31, was missing from Taylor’s A-list squad at this year’s Super Bowl final, which saw Lana Del Rey, Ashley Avignone, Kaleigh Sperry and Blake cheering on Travis Kelce as the Kansas City Chiefs romped to victory.

Now, insiders have claimed there is bad blood between Blake, 36, and Selena, who are reportedly not friends, don’t ‘mix’ and choose to spend time with the pop superstar, 34, separately.

This is the reason neither of them are ever with Taylor at the same time and are constantly avoiding run-ins with each other,’ a source told DailyMail.com exclusively.

Taylor Swift might be best pals with Blake Lively and Selena Gomez – but they never spend time together as a trio – Taylor and Blake pictured at the 2024 Super Bowl final, without Selena

Selena, 31, pictured with Taylor, 34, at the 2023 Golden Globes, and Blake, 36, are ‘not friends,’ insiders have told DailyMail.com

On  December 12 last year Selena – who has been best friends with Taylor since 2008 – went to dinner in NYC (pictured) to celebrate Taylor’s birthday

The following day, which marked Taylor’s 34th, Selena was not present for her big party, when the singer was pictured celebrating with Blake (pictured)

Instead, Selena posted a birthday tribute on Instagram and wrote: ‘I love you.’ A source told DailyMail.com: ‘Selena plays a different role in Taylor’s life than Blake’

Selena was absent from Taylor’s Super Bowl girl squad in February which included Blake, and instead reacted to a photo of the group on Instagram with a crying emoji and a black heart

Selena and Taylor were friends by the time Blake entered the scene in 2015, having first struck up a friendship in 2008, but the two don’t appear to have ever been photographed together.

‘Swiftie’ sleuths have tried desperately to figure out why Selena – an avid football fan – wasn’t in attendance at the Super Bowl. Instead, she simply commented a sad face emoji and a black heart on a photo of the singer with her pals at the final.

She has also never accompanied Taylor to cheer on Travis, unlike Blake who was pictured alongside her at three games last season.

DailyMail.com has tallied up dozens of occasions, including all of Taylor’s birthday bashes, her Fourth of July parties and her New Years Eve celebrations and found Selena and Blake have never attended together.

On the eve of her 34th birthday on December 12, Taylor skipped the TIME Person of the Year Gala in NYC for dinner at Zero Bond with Selena and Kaleigh and her actor husband, Miles Teller, 37.

Blake was not present – but she was on hand to celebrate at Taylor’s blowout bash the following night where she partied with the singer’s celebrity friends, including Kaleigh and Miles, as well as Zoe Kravitz, 28, and Gigi Hadid, 25.

Selena, however, was noticeably absent.

Instead, the former Disney star shared a birthday message on Instagram alongside a photo of Taylor kissing her on the cheek.

In 2023, Selena shared photos of her Fourth of July celebration with Taylor (pictured) –  Noticeably absent was Blake, who has watched the fireworks with Taylor in previous years

Taylor, photographed with Blake and other girl squad members including Gigi Hadid, 35, and Cara Delavigne, did not include Selena in this recent Fourth of July photo

‘Happy birthday to the goddess that is @taylorswift. I love you,’ she wrote.

There was no mention as to why she could not make it to her best friend’s birthday party.

‘For a good hangout and good party, you know who to invite and who not to invite,’ a second insider told DailyMail.com. ‘Taylor knows not to mix Blake and Selena in the same room and that it must be two separate nights.

‘Blake enjoys the perks of being a celebrity. She loves to have fun.

‘If there is something fun going down, she wants to be a part of it and it is contagious. This is something that everyone, including Taylor, loves about Blake. She knows that, no matter what, she is going to have a good time and lots of laughs when she is out with Blake.’

They continued: ‘When Taylor wants to hang loose, Blake will be in the mix. Selena just plays a different role in Taylor’s life. It is as simple as that.’

On January 7, Selena and Taylor both attended the Golden Globes along with Kaleigh and partied into the night – but Blake was not present.

Three days later, Taylor went out to dinner in NYC with Kaleigh, Zoe and Blake. Selena, who was still in NYC, was not in attendance.

Selena and Blake don’t appear to have ever been photographed together at events, including the Met Gala and numerous ceremonies from the Golden Globes to the Emmys and SAG Awards.

They were both in attendance at Saturday Night Live on November 14, 2021 when Taylor was the guest host and debuted the remake of her song, All Too Well (Taylor’s version) – but there are no pictures of them mingling.

Blake, pictured with Taylor and Gigi Hadid at the singer’s birthday, reportedly avoids ‘run ins’ with Selena

The insider said it was ‘odd’ that Taylor, pictured with Blake in January, never hangs out with her two close friends together

Prior to the show, Taylor shared a TikTok video from her dressing room with Selena, who presumably watched her perform from backstage.

Blake also attended the taping with her husband Ryan Reynolds, and the pair were in the audience for Taylor’s performance.

All Too Well was shot in the Westchester County home Blake shares with Ryan and their kids. Blake also directed Taylor’s video, I Bet You Think About Me.

After the SNL taping, Blake and Ryan were photographed entering the after party. Selena, however, did not attend.

Over the past decade that Taylor and Blake have been hanging out, Selena has seemingly only ever made one reference to the Gossip Girl star.

In a 2016 interview with Elle magazine, she was asked about the actress for a beauty piece.

‘I wish she was my friend, but she’s not my friend,’ she said. ‘Blake Lively. I’ve never met her, but I just love her hair. I think she’s got beautiful, effortless hair. I think she’s super beachy.’

The trio did both turn out to support Taylor when she performed All Too Well (Taylor’s version) on SNL on November 14, 2021 – but they were not pictured together

Taylor shared a TikTok video of her and Selena backstage (pictured). The actress did not appear to watch the show in the audience, or attend the after party

Blake and her husband Ryan Reynolds were both pictured in the audience and made an appearance at the afterparty (pictured outside)

The insider believes that it is ‘still odd’ that ‘no one has noticed that Selena and Blake have never been in the same room at the same time.’

‘Blake is closer to the A-list girls it seems than Selena is,’ they said. ‘Selena kind of does her own thing because she is such a huge star in her own right.

‘No one ever questions Taylor’s friendships. She has so many beautiful and famous friends around her at all times that people are focused on. She always looks to be having a blast whenever she is out with her girls.

‘She has also shared so many photos on her social media with Selena and has shared photos with Blake. It is just the way it is and the way it always has been.’

DailyMail.com has contacted representatives for Blake, Selena and Taylor for comment.