On a recent episode of The Morning After podcast, Kelly Stafford, wife of NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford, shared her candid thoughts on the intense media focus surrounding Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce.
Kelly previously made waves when she criticized the NFL’s extensive coverage of Swift and Kelce’s budding romance, suggesting that the attention was becoming a bit too much. She clarified her stance this time, admitting her initial reaction stemmed from a mix of frustration and a touch of jealousy.
Kelly explained, “I’ve never once said I didn’t like Taylor Swift. But I will say I got a little tired of all the coverage around her relationship with Travis.” For Kelly, it wasn’t a personal issue with Swift but more about the NFL’s decision to place such heavy focus on a celebrity relationship, sometimes even overshadowing the games themselves.
She admitted, “It was a good business decision for the NFL, but it felt like the football games became a sideshow. That’s where my jealousy came in.” This honesty gave fans a glimpse into Kelly’s perspective, balancing admiration for Swift with her concerns about the league’s shifting priorities.
In May, Kelly voiced her irritation with what seemed to be constant Swift-Kelce media coverage. She wasn’t alone; many fans felt that the storyline had taken over game-day narratives. Reflecting on this, Kelly added that she had no ill will towards Swift but simply wanted the spotlight to stay on the athletes. Following her remarks, she faced backlash from fans, leading her to reconsider her own perspective.
Despite the controversy, Kelly recently attended Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour with her children. Anticipating some criticism, she admitted feeling uneasy about going to the concert after her previous comments. “I knew there would be backlash, but I had to ask myself why I felt that way. Ultimately, I realized it was jealousy,” she admitted. Watching NFL players, including her husband, work tirelessly, Kelly felt that the players deserved more credit than they were getting amid the media frenzy over Swift and Kelce.
In the same podcast, Kelly touched on her experiences from the past week, including Rams fans’ interactions with Vikings fans after the Rams’ impressive Thursday Night Football win. The NFL, as Kelly pointed out, is about the players’ hard work and the sport itself—something she hopes the league and fans remember amidst all the celebrity hype.
