Taylor Swift Spills: Travis Kelce’s Cringe-Worthy Case of Celebrity Mistaken Identity
In what can only be described as the most deliciously awkward moment of the Eras Tour’s storied run, Travis Kelce has proven that even NFL champions aren’t immune to the occasional celebrity mix-up. Taylor Swift, ever the raconteur, delivered this gem of a story during her appearance on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” this Wednesday, leaving audiences in stitches over her fiancé’s endearing faux pas.
The incident unfolded in the glittering VIP tent at one of Swift’s sold-out London shows, where the guest list read like a who’s who of Hollywood royalty. Among the constellation of stars were Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Cruise, Hugh Grant, and the Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig herself. But in a case of mistaken identity that would make even the most socially adept among us cringe, Kelce approached Anna Eberstein—Grant’s wife—believing her to be his cinematic hero.
With the confidence only a Super Bowl champion could muster, the 35-year-old tight end launched into what he clearly thought would be a charming moment of connection. He enthusiastically congratulated the bewildered Eberstein on “Barbie,” Gerwig’s billion-dollar box office phenomenon, before delivering his pièce de résistance: pointing to Swift and quipping, “I’m just Ken, too”—a reference to Ryan Gosling’s scene-stealing performance in the 2023 cultural juggernaut.
Swift, 35, confessed to experiencing serious FOMO while performing, admitting she couldn’t help but wonder what was happening in that star-studded tent each night. The Grammy winner painted a picture of Kelce’s genuine admiration for Gerwig’s work, emphasizing his appreciation for her range and directorial prowess. This makes the mix-up all the more poignant—imagine meeting someone you deeply admire, only to discover you’d been gushing to the wrong person entirely.
The most delicious detail? Kelce remained blissfully unaware of his gaffe until after the final encore. During their customary post-show car ride debrief—a ritual that offers us mere mortals a glimpse into their relationship dynamic—he expressed disappointment that “Gerwig” had only offered a polite smile in response to his “Barbie” reference. One can only imagine Eberstein’s gracious poker face as she navigated this case of mistaken identity.
Adding insult to injury, the actual Greta Gerwig was indeed present in the VIP tent that evening, even posing for photographs with Kelce. The NFL star had simply assumed she was part of another group of revelers, dancing and enjoying the show. Swift’s revelation during her appearance on Meyers’ 1,713th episode—a number that adds up to 12, naturally aligning with her twelfth studio album—capped off what she dubbed “The Life of a Showgirl” press tour in spectacular fashion.
