Not many people had probably circled the October 1 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets once Aaron Rodgers got injured in the first game of the season. But everything changed once dating rumors involving Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and mega pop star Taylor Swift emerged.
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Swift attended the Chiefs game in Kansas City last weekend, sitting in a suite with Kelce’s mother, Donna.
Once word spread that the 12-time Grammy winner would make the trip to the Meadowlands, the hype grew once again. This weekend, however, Swift wasn’t the only star in attendance.

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Swift rocked denim shorts and a black top and jacket coming through security in East Rutherford.

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Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner (far left) has been out to dinner with Swift several times in recent weeks.

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Singer Sabrina Carpenter came into the game with Swift.

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Actor Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) was part of the group coming to the game on Sunday night.

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Swift, Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) and Ryan Reynolds took in the game from a suite.

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Hugh Jackman (The Greatest Showman), far right, was in the group taking in the game.

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Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers couldn’t play, but wanted to be on the sidelines before the game.
The eldest boy has arrived. pic.twitter.com/PV0qEdwT7w
— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 1, 2023
Succession actor Jeremy Strong didn’t want to miss the show.