The Kelce family has been in the spotlight more than ever thanks to Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce. Travis and Swift started dating in September 2023 and are still going strong as the end of 2024 approaches. Jason Kelce was asked what he gifts his brother and Swift for the holidays. Here's how Jason made fun of Swift and her $1.6 billion net worth.
Taylor Swift has stayed present in the Kelce family's lives since 2023, and Travis Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, has gotten to know the pop star well. Swift and Jason appear to have a loving relationship, as the NFL player has never said anything bad about Swift dating Travis. However, he may have just thrown some light shade her and Travis's way regarding what to buy them for Christmas.
On Nov. 21, 2024, Jimmy Kimmel asked Jason what he planned to buy Travis and Swift for Christmas. "It's tough to shop for people that can have anything that they want," Jason said.
Swift is expected to earn more than $2 billion just from "The Eras Tour" ticket sales, cementing her as one of the richest entertainers in history. While Jason genuinely might not know what to gift his brother, who has an estimated net worth of $90 million, and the rich pop queen, he also poked fun at their wealth. Swift seemingly makes a point to not publicly comment on her financial status.
"You gotta go to handmade gifts -- something sentimental, maybe, that is near and dear to them," he continued while talking to Kimmel.
Kimmel asked Jason if he makes handmade gifts. "I've never done it," Jason clarified, "but I think it would work really well. I've got something up my sleeve this year. A macaroni necklace ... it works on me with my kids very well."
Kimmel noted that if Jason gifts Swift a macaroni necklace, he should anticipate that Swift's fans will wear macaroni necklaces. "Friendship macaroni necklaces," Jason said, referencing Swift's beloved "Eras Tour" friendship bracelets. "We just started a trend."
While Jason Kelce might have no problem poking fun at Taylor Swift's wealth, he genuinely loves her relationship with Travis Kelce. In February 2024, Jason called Swift an "awesome, genuine" person during an interview.
"I've been fortunate to meet Taylor now," he said, according to People. "She's [an] awesome, genuine, down-to-earth person, which has been great to see, whenever you're seeing anyone of that caliber of stardom. My brother and his love life is definitely the topic of the NFL right now, and my whole thing with that is as long as Trav is happy and enjoying life, I'm happy and enjoying life."
While Travis and Swift's relationship has brought his family more media attention, Jason noted that his goal is to "act the same and be the same," no matter what happens.
"You try not to change or do anything different," he continued.
In November 2024, Taylor subtly proved her close relationship with the Kelce family after "liking" Kylie Kelce's pregnancy announcement on Instagram.
Jason Kelce likely sees the money Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift pour into their relationship. Aside from frequently traveling to see each other on tour or the field, Travis and Swift spare no expense when it comes to gifts. Travis reportedly spent nearly $100,000 on gifts for Swift in their first year of dating.
So, what did Travis buy? The Kansas City Chiefs tight end loves buying jewelry for Swift, as he gifted her $35,000 in necklaces, bracelets, and watches. He also reportedly bought Swift around $35,000 in clothing and accessories, which included a Ferragamo leather biker jacket and a Hermès bag. Additionally, Travis spent around $12,000 on flowers. He gifted Swift 250 Eternity Roses on Valentine's Day in 2024.