Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Tuesday, August 26, creating a huge buzz in both entertainment and sports circles. The couple shared a joint Instagram post with the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.” The post quickly racked up over 14 million likes, with reactions pouring in from celebrities, athletes, royalty, and even the President.
Several celebrity friends shared their excitement. Brittany Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, wrote that they are “two of the most genuine people” and expressed happiness for the couple. Patrick Mahomes also reposted the engagement photos with three heart emojis. Sabrina Carpenter, who worked with Swift on a song from her upcoming album, shared a string of white hearts on her Instagram Story. Avril Lavigne congratulated them with heart and wedding ring emojis. Charlie Puth wrote, “Congratulations Taylor & Travis! This is the best part of life. So happy for you both!!” Supermodel Gigi Hadid showed her support by liking the post as well.
The sports world also joined in. Chiefs defensive end Michael Danna called it “a blessing” and expressed happiness for the couple, joking that he might send Swift a small engagement gift, maybe Poptarts. The NFL congratulated them on social media, and the Florida Panthers even made a playful comment: “Looks like we’re not the only ones getting a ring this year.”
Royalty and political figures weighed in too. Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex liked the Instagram post. Fans worldwide celebrated online, and author Jenny Han also showed her support by liking it. President Donald Trump offered his congratulations, saying, “I wish them a lot of luck. I think he’s a great player, I think he’s a great guy, and I think she’s a terrific person.”
The engagement has captured global attention, bringing together reactions from across entertainment, sports, royalty, and politics, making it one of the most talked-about moments of the year.
