The 97th Academy Awards, held on Sunday, March 2, officially marked the end of the 2025 awards season. Despite some speculation and hopes from fans, neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce attended the prestigious ceremony. The couple, who have been in the spotlight for their high-profile relationship, chose to sit out Hollywood’s biggest night.
Rumors and Absences
In the run-up to the Oscars, there was quite a bit of talk about Taylor Swift coming to the event. While the Grammy-winning pop diva wasn't performing or presenting this year, Emma Stone and Selena Gomez, both of Swift's closest pals, also took the stage. Earlier, Emma Stone, the 2024 Best Actress winner for Poor Things, served as a presenter while Selena Gomez, a longtime BFF of Swift, was also in action during the ceremony. Interestingly, Swift's former boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, was another one of the presenters that night, which raised the curiosity of few fans.
Swift's Absences from the Oscars
It wasn't a surprising absence for Swift at the Oscar ceremonies. Although her documentary, the Eras Tour, became one of the largest grossing documentaries of all time, this year's release did not qualify for Oscar nomination since it was regarded as commercial rather than just another documentary in advertising.
But this isn't by any means that Swift has chosen to stay away from award shows. She has attended quite a number in the past, such as the 2024 Golden Globes. At that event, she made heads turn in a show-stopping green Gucci gown and was spotted rubbishing shoulders with friends Selena Gomez and Keleigh Teller. (Yes, that was the infamous "Whispergate" moment.)
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: No Red Carpet First Yet
Though Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been photographed together multiple times on date nights, at Kelce's games, or at his surprise appearance on stage during the Eras Tour, the two haven't made it to the red carpet yet. Not that the Oscars will ever be one where fans would have to wait longer before seeing their couple grace another major event together.
Trending Up: Highlights from the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
While Swift and Kelce may not have graced the Oscars, the night was eventful with memorable moments: from going viral to exemplary fashion, with that high talk about the 2025 Academy Awards and its after-parties. Among the talks of the night featured conversations around the events of Vanity Fair's post-Oscar party.
In sum, even if fans get disappointed about not seeing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the 2025 Oscars, it's rather important for the couple to take themselves out of the limelight to allow others to shine. Also, one can see that Swift is focusing on her music while Kelce concentrates on his athletic career. So definitely, these two are putting their passion first for now.
