Taylor Swift is known for her close bond with fellow females and has a notable group of famous friends to back it up. When she started dating Travis Kelce, her social circle expanded to include the wives and girlfriends of NFL players, commonly known as WAGs.
Their romantic connection was first reported in September 2023, following Kelce's admission that he had attempted to give his phone number to Swift during her Kansas City Eras Tour earlier that summer. Over the course of September and October 2023, the "Exile" singer was seen at four Kansas City Chiefs games, always donning something red in support of Kelce and his team.
During her journey, the Grammy winner crossed paths with the spouse of the Chiefs' quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, namely Brittany Mahomes. Over time, they have developed a strong bond and have become game day companions.
According to an exclusive source in October 2023, Brittany is delighted to be cultivating a sincere friendship with Taylor. They have spent time together on a few occasions and have quickly become close. Brittany admires Taylor's genuine kindness and down-to-earth nature, and their compatibility is excellent.
Scroll down to see which WAGs have been inducted into Swift’s squad:
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Which NFL WAGs Have Joined Taylor Swift’s Inner Circle? Brittany Mahomes, Hailee Steinfeld and More
Taylor Swift is known for her close relationships with other women, and her connections extend to NFL wives and girlfriends (known as WAGs) ever since she started dating Travis Kelce. In September 2023, rumors of Swift's romance with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end began circulating. It was revealed that Kelce had attempted to give his number to Swift during her Kansas City Eras Tour stop earlier that summer. Throughout September and October 2023, Swift was seen attending four Chiefs games, donning red attire to show her support for Kelce and his team.
During the journey, the Grammy winner had the opportunity to meet Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has now become one of her companions on game days.
Scroll down to discover the WAGs who have been welcomed into Swift's inner circle:
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Brittany Mahomes
According to a source in October 2023, Brittany and her husband Patrick, an NFL quarterback, have been long-time admirers of Swift. They showed their unwavering support by attending the singer's Eras Tour in Kansas City in July 2023.
Brittany made her first public appearance with Swift in September 2023 during a girls' dinner in New York City while the team was visiting to play against the New York Jets. Since then, they have been seen cheering together from the organization's suite. According to an insider, the fact that Patrick and Travis are best friends adds to the enjoyment. They are having a great time supporting their partners. In March 2022, Brittany married Patrick and they have two children, a daughter named Sterling and a son named Bronze.
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Hailee Steinfeld
Steinfeld’s connection with Swift traces back to a time before either of them started seeing NFL players. The actress, known for her role in Pitch Perfect 3, was reportedly involved with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen starting in May 2023. She attended her first game in October of that same year when the Bills faced off against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
She and Swift, on the other hand, have been close friends for over ten years. In October 2013, Steinfeld referred to the musician as "amazing," revealing to Ellen DeGeneres, "We spend time together baking, discussing boys, and other topics. We also spend hours watching cat videos on YouTube." Two years later, Steinfeld made an appearance in Swift's music video for "Bad Blood." In September 2023, Steinfeld mentioned to People that she is actively tracking the dates of Swift's Eras Tour, attempting to determine when she can attend.
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Paige Buchele
Buchele is the husband of Shane Buechele, the former backup quarterback for the Chiefs. In September 2023, Buechele signed a contract with the Bills. Meanwhile, Paige is a realtor and was previously crowned Miss Dallas USA. Paige and Shane got married in March 2023. In November 2023, Paige was seen leaving Taylor Swift's apartment in New York City with Brittany and a few other WAGs after allegedly watching the Chiefs play against the Miami Dolphins. According to TMZ, Paige was seen wearing a "Game Day" sweatshirt as she left Swift's residence, celebrating the team's victory over Miami in Germany. Paige shared a photo with Brittany and friend Lyndsay Bell, captioning it as "Bye weekend, but for the girls," from their time in the Big Apple.
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Lyndsay Bell
In November 2023, Bell participated in Swift's Chiefs' Germany watch party, as evidenced by the accompanying photographs. Lyndsay, who is in a marital relationship with another Chiefs tight end named Blake Bell, was observed departing from Swift's residence in NYC accompanied by her long-term friends. Subsequently, she was spotted spending time in the city with Brittany and Paige. Lyndsay, having tied the knot with Blake in 2021, shares a child named Brinleigh with him.
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Miranda Hogue
While not an NFL WAG herself, Hogue has a personal connection to the sport through her husband, Summitt Hogue, who played football alongside Patrick at Texas Tech. The couple has two children together, daughters Falynn and Knightley. Miranda has been a long-time member of Brittany’s inner circle and a regular attendee at the Chiefs’ games to support her husband. It was through this connection that Miranda crossed paths with Swift, and she even served as a bridesmaid in the Mahomes’ wedding in 2022.
Miranda participated in Swift's girls' dinner held in September 2023 prior to the Chiefs' match against the Jets in NYC. In November of the same year, she revisited the Big Apple with Brittany to join Swift at her house and watch the team's game against Germany.