Travis Kelce is proving he can take a joke just as well as he can make headlines, especially when it comes from Meryl Streep.
The Kansas City Chiefs star found himself at the center of a lighthearted moment after Streep name-dropped him during the press tour for âThe Devil Wears Prada 2.â While talking about filming in Italy, Streep joked about one unexpected challenge.
âThe hardest thing about shooting in Milan was walking in stilettos on the cobblestones,â she said, before adding, âIâd like to see Travis Kelce do that,â according to People.
The comment quickly made its way to Kelce through his brother Jason Kelce during an episode of their podcast âNew Heights.â At first, Kelce seemed caught off guard.âI hope she doesnât have beef with me,â he said with a laugh, adding that he is a fan of Streep.
Kelce Responds to the Unexpected Callout
After hearing the full clip, Kelce leaned into the joke, even issuing a playful response of his own. But once Jason explained what walking in stilettos actually entails, Kelce quickly reconsidered.
âIâll give credit where creditâs due. I donât think I can do it, Meryl,â he admitted, adding that he likely would not be heading to Italy to test it out.
He also acknowledged Streepâs legendary status, noting her extensive career and influence in Hollywood. The moment became a fun crossover between sports and entertainment, with fans reacting to the unexpected exchange and even speculating about a possible appearance by Streep on the Kelce brothersâ podcast.
The comment itself was not entirely random. Streep previously worked with Kelceâs fiancée, Taylor Swift, on the 2014 film âThe Giver,â adding another layer to the connection between the two worlds.
The playful jab comes as Streep reprises her role as Miranda Priestly in âThe Devil Wears Prada 2,â alongside Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. The sequel arrives nearly 20 years after the original film and has already generated strong buzz among fans.
Kelceâs Style Era Continues Off the Field
While Kelce may not be stepping into stilettos anytime soon, his connection to fashion continues to grow.
The athlete recently signed on as a global brand ambassador and creative collaborator for Tommy Hilfiger, marking a major step into the fashion world. The partnership includes starring in campaigns and co-designing a collection, blending his personal style with the brandâs classic aesthetic, according to WWD.
Kelce has also explored fashion through his Tru Kolors brand, previously teaming up with American Eagle on a limited-edition collection. Serving as creative director, he helped shape a line that featured fellow athletes and focused on individuality and self-expression, per TMZ.
These collaborations build on Kelceâs growing reputation for bold, expressive style, often seen in his pregame outfits and public appearances. His influence now extends beyond football, positioning him as a crossover figure in both sports and fashion.
For now, though, Kelce is keeping things grounded when it comes to Streepâs challenge.
âI donât think I can do it, Meryl,â he said, giving the Oscar winner full credit for a skill he is happy to leave to her.
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