Donna Kelsey, the proud mother of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, is once again showing her unwavering love and support for Taylor Swift. On March 20th, Donna took to Instagram to celebrate Taylor’s incredible achievements at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, where Taylor swept the night with eight awards, including Artist of the Year. She also took home the prestigious Tour of the Century award for her groundbreaking Eras Tour, which captivated millions of fans worldwide.
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In her heartfelt post, Donna shared a screenshot highlighting Taylor’s big night, including her win for Favorite Surprise Guest, a fan-voted award she snagged for bringing Travis on stage during one of her Eras Tour performances in London. Fans were thrilled to see Mama Kelsey publicly cheering on Taylor, flooding the comments with love and congratulations. One fan wrote, “Congrats to your family and of course Taylor and Travis,” while another joked, “This is the cutest thing on social media today.”
Travis’s moment as Taylor’s Favorite Surprise Guest at Wembley Stadium in June 2024 remains one of the most iconic moments of her tour. During the show, he joined Taylor on stage for a playful skit to perform “I Can’t Do It (With a Broken Heart).” Taylor later gushed about the unforgettable experience on Instagram, calling it a moment she would never forget.
Although Taylor couldn’t attend the awards ceremony in person, she accepted the Tour of the Century award in a heartfelt video, dedicating it to her entire Eras Tour crew. It was an emotional moment for the pop star, who reflected on the challenges and triumphs of the monumental tour.
Meanwhile, when Travis was announced as Athlete of the Year, Donna couldn’t contain her excitement, cheering, “He deserves this!” But perhaps the sweetest moment of the night came when Taylor won Artist of the Year. As Taylor smiled proudly on screen, Travis stood behind her, beaming with pride. Donna caught her son making a playful gesture to the camera, as if sending a cheeky message to his mom.
Without hesitation, Donna shared the moment on social media, posting a screenshot of Taylor and Travis on stage with the caption, “So proud of you two, what a great night.” Fans were quick to gush over Donna’s support, with some even joking that she should be crowned Mother of the Year for her unwavering love and enthusiasm—whether it’s for Travis’ football career or Taylor’s music triumphs.
The bond between Donna, Travis, and Taylor continues to capture the hearts of fans everywhere, and this special night was no exception. The Kelsey family and Taylor Swift have formed an adorable, supportive circle, making the night one to remember for everyone involved. No one was happier, though, than Mama Kelsey herself—whose joy and pride were evident in every post and comment she shared.