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Adam Sandler has entered the chat—and he’s all-in on Travis and Taylor…

Super Bowl LIX may not have gone Travis Kelce’s way. But like he said post the gut-wrenching defeat against the Eagles: “The biggest thing is that, you know, after the game, I still had everybody that has supported me throughout my life to, at least, make it not feel like the worst day of my life.” And we all know, out of that everybody, currently, the one he’s holding closest to is Taylor Swift.

At the same time, the list of A-listers backing these two reads like the celebrity Pro Bowl roster: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Patrick Mahomes, Charlie Puth, Jennifer Nettles, and more. And now? Add Adam Sandler to the fan club. But not just him—his entire family, too.

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Appearing on the New Heights Podcast, Sandler made it clear he’s not just a casual observer. His household is fully invested in the Kelce-Swift romance. “And you being together and you being you guys… my God, was my family like, ‘Yes!’” he said.

But it goes deeper than just fandom. Sandler admitted that Swift has reached untouchable icon status in his home. “Somebody asked me, ‘Who do you get nervous around?’ I said I do get nervous around Taylor Swift because I don’t wanna f***ing blow it for my kids and say something stupid.” That’s real pressure, folks.

Forget fourth-quarter comebacks—imagine trying to form a sentence around your kid’s hero without messing it up. Remember when Adam admitted: “Everything [my two daughters] throw on I love, but one of the first ones they threw on when they were young was ‘The Best Day’ [a TS song],” he told the People. “We connected with that when the kids were young.”

Kelce may have 12,151 career receiving yards, but even he can’t run a route around dad nerves like that.

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And the best part? The Chiefs’ #87 appreciates the love. This isn’t just some random celebrity backing a trending couple—this is one of Hollywood’s biggest comics giving Trav his flowers. For all the criticism and internet noise, it’s refreshing to see some support for these two and people just being… happy. “When you find somebody that meets someone and they’re happy, let ‘em be happy,” Kenny Chesney said. Simple, right? And yet, people still can’t seem to process a tight end dating a pop megastar without having a meltdown.

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Travis Kelce in Hollywood—Is he the next big thing, or should he stick to football?

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At the end of the day, Kelce and Swift aren’t just a couple; they’re a cultural event. And maybe, just maybe, a pathway to Trav’s new character development. If you were to go by Sandler’s words.

Travis Kelce’s acting debut? Unbelievable!

Travis Kelce is used to dominating the field, but now he’s stepping onto a different kind of turf—Hollywood. So, long story short, remember when the news first popped up about how the Chiefs TE landed a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2? Yup, the long-awaited sequel to Adam Sandler’s legendary sports comedy. Now, guess what?

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According to Sandler himself, Kelce is already crushing it. “A 12. Funny as hell. Funny as hell. No kidding—unbelievable!” That’s not just a solid review; that’s Coach giving you the game ball type of praise. Hmm… That, alone, has tickled your bellies, right? An itch to want to see the acting debut asap.

But before that, what is Kelce’s role? A clubhouse employee—which honestly feels like a setup for some absolute scene-stealing chaos. And if the movie stands to the billing of the trailer, then I am already hooked. However, it’s not just Kelce bringing the star power.

It’s a stacked cast: Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, and a wild mix of athletes, musicians, and celebrities—including Dan Patrick, Eminem, Becky Lynch, and even Jack Nicklaus.

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However, let’s cut to the chase… Trav isn’t exactly new to the camera. He made his acting debut in FX’s Grotesquerie last year, hosted Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, and, let’s be honest, has been entertaining us with his New Heights Podcast for a while now. OH, and also the surprise appearance on stage for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’… How could I forget that?

So, acting? Hosting? Podcasting? At this rate, Kelce might just pull a Bo Jackson and go two-sport legend—only in football and entertainment. The film doesn’t have a release date yet. But one thing’s for sure—Kelce is making plays beyond the end zone now. What’s next, Dancing with the Stars? Actually… let’s not rule it out.

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