As 100s of Taylor Swift Fans Get Tattoos, Travis Kelce’s Mom Calls It “Defacing the Body”

The tattoo parlors of Melbourne saw an influx of Swifties getting inked when Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour hit Australia. Tattoo artists and fans have been sharing social media posts about designs inspired by the singer’s songs. During one of the performances, Swift ‘inked’ herself with the lyrics of her songs during one of her tours. However, Travis Kelce‘s mom, Donna, had some interesting things to say.

Recently, mumma Kelce appeared on the Kelce brothers’ podcast. In the course of their conversation, it led them to the subject of tattoos. Her sons joked about the trend of fans wanting their idols to sign their babies. Travis asked Donna’s stance on the matter, “As our mother, do you support signing babies?”

To the lighthearted banter, Donna laughingly replied, “Dolls, yes,” but was against the idea of giving autographs on real babies. The mother of two further said that she doesn’t like the idea of even using marker ink on the body. Donna shared that she isn’t a fan of people getting inked. She said, “I don’t think you should ever even put a Sharpie on an adult. I’m not into tattooing.” Donna described the process as “defacing the body.”

This opinion of Donna is quite intriguing, considering the tattoo frenzy among Swifties in Melbourne at the moment. Lucky for the Chiefs’ tight end, his beau, Swift, isn’t a big fan of the idea either!

Will Taylor Swift get tattoos?

In a 2012 interview with the Taste of Country, the singer confessed that she “doesn’t want to get a tattoo ever.” She elaborated that she cannot devote herself to something as permanent as getting inked. Taylor said, “And for me, people are always asking, ‘Would you get a tattoo?’ And I just… I don’t think I could ever commit. I don’t think I could ever commit to something permanent.” 

Although the singer wrote the lyrics of her songs on her arms during one of her tours, it was mostly for remembering a good line and less so for aesthetic purposes. When asked what design she would prefer if she had to, Swift answered that it would be the number 13 before reinstating, “I don’t want to get a tattoo.” Swift holds the number 13 close to her heart and feels that it brings good luck to her.

“I was born on the 13th. I turned 13 on Friday the 13th. My first album went gold in 13 weeks. My first No. 1 song had a 13-second intro,” the singer had expressed in an MTV interview.

It seems like Donna’s strong views against tattoos will not be a problem for the popular couple! Swift started dating Kelce in September last year, and the couple has been going strong ever since. Mumma Kelce has supported her son’s relationship throughout and was spotted with Swift on multiple occasions.

One particularly heartwarming moment was when the duo waited, holding hands, to congratulate Travis Kelce after his win in this year’s Super Bowl.  While the singer is often seen cheering for the Chiefs star from the stands, the NFL star recently flew to Sydney to meet Swift on her Eras tour. A testament to the love and support they share for each other.

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