Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star tight end, has firmly cemented his place not just in the NFL but also in pop culture thanks to his high-profile relationship with Taylor Swift. Now officially engaged, one might assume that Kelce’s 36th birthday on October 5 would be an occasion of pure excitement. Surprisingly, the NFL star has revealed that birthdays, even monumental ones like this, simply don’t thrill him.
A birthday like no other—yet not exciting
Kelce opened up about his feelings toward birthdays during a conversation with his brother Jason Kelce on the October 1 episode of New Heights. Despite the engagement and the media frenzy surrounding him, Travis admitted that he doesn’t really enjoy celebrating birthdays.
“It’s not a good day, it’s just an annoying day for me,” Travis Kelce said. “I don’t want to get into the Grinch of birthdays but I’m just not in on birthdays.”
Jason Kelce, trying to inject some fun into the conversation, wanted to pull up some birthday statistics for Travis. However, Travis declined.
“I don’t think we should look that up, because I don’t think they’re very good,” he explained.
Even with his career flourishing—this season alone recording 15 receptions for 182 yards over four games—and his personal life reaching new heights, the 36-year-old tight end remains refreshingly candid about his lack of enthusiasm for his own birthday.
Life on top for Travis Kelce: Football, fame, and Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce’s rise in both the sports and entertainment worlds is undeniable. Beyond his achievements on the field, including his current streak with the Chiefs, his engagement to Taylor Swift has made him one of the most talked-about figures in pop culture. Swift, meanwhile, has confirmed that she’s excited to plan their wedding after promoting her latest album, “Life of a Showgirl.””
Despite these major life milestones, Kelce’s honesty about not enjoying birthdays provides a grounded glimpse into his personality. Even at the peak of fame, accolades, and personal happiness, the tight end maintains a candid perspective on what he finds meaningful—and birthdays, apparently, aren’t high on that list.
A star with a realistic perspective
While many would see a 36th birthday, an NFL career in full swing, and a high-profile engagement as reasons to celebrate, Kelce’s approach is refreshingly humble. His focus remains on football, family, and navigating life under the spotlight, rather than over-celebrating milestones.
This perspective shows fans that despite all the glamour surrounding him, Travis Kelce stays true to himself.