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- Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, gave her son’s relationship with Taylor Swift a subtle show of support by liking an Instagram post that featured a photo from the couple’s May 23 date in Florida
- Donna, 72, has shown support for her son’s relationship in the past, and has been photographed attending football games with the pop star
- The stars’ date took place as Travis continues his training in Florida to prepare for the upcoming NFL season
Travis Kelce’s mom Donna Kelce is giving her son’s relationship with Taylor Swift a subtle show of support.
Donna, 72, showed her support for Travis and Swift by liking an Instagram post from a fan account that showed a photo of the couple dining at a Florida restaurant on Friday, May 23. The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 35, could be seen sitting in a booth together at Harry’s Bar & Restaurant in West Palm Beach.
In another photo of the date shared by professional boxer and MMA fighter Jose Andres Cortes, Swift and Kelce sat side by side at the restaurant. Yet another shot posted by musician Mark Morrison showed Swift smiling as she and Travis chatted.
Donna, who is also mom to Philadelphia Eagles alum Jason Kelce, 37, has shown her support for her younger son’s relationship with the Grammy winner in the past. She and Swift were photographed sitting together, cheering and chatting when the “Karma” singer attended her first Chiefs game in September 2023, and they have been spotted hugging and spending time together at several games since then.
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When the couple first began dating in 2023, a source told PEOPLE that “Donna likes Taylor and thinks she’s very sweet and down to earth.”
The NFL supermom also recently showed her love for Swift with a supportive Instagram post after she won eight awards and had her Eras Tour named tour of the century at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards in March.
Posting on her Instagram, Donna shared a screenshot that featured several of Swift’s wins, including artist of the year.
As for Swift and Travis, the pair are “making the most” of their time off following the end of her Eras Tour and the Chiefs’ run for a three-peat Super Bowl win.
“They have been traveling nonstop and very much enjoy it,” a source told PEOPLE exclusively in April. “They are hanging out with friends, too. It’s a special time for them.”
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The insider said the two are “very serious and in sync,” adding: “They value the same things. Right now, the focus is very much on private time out of the spotlight.”
Travis and Swift began dating in 2023 and went public with their relationship that September when the “Cruel Summer” singer attended a Chiefs game to support her boyfriend.
The stars’ Florida date on Friday came as Travis continues his training in the state ahead of the Chiefs’ upcoming NFL season.
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