Brittany Mahomes defends Taylor Swift against those who say she ‘ruined football’

Brittany Mahomes is coming to the defense of her bestie Taylor Swift who’s been frequenting football games in support her beau, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

In a Feb. 2 Instagram story, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared a Yahoo Sports post that quoted former NBA player-turned-sports-commentator Charles Barkley.

“If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined (football), you’re just a loser,” the quote from Barkley read.

Under the post, Brittany Mahomes wrote three simple words: “Let. Them. Know.”

@brittanylynne on Instagram
Mahomes defense of Swift comes after the two were spotted together in matching hats following the Chiefs’ AFC championship win against the Baltimore Ravens, which secured them a spot in Super Bowl LVIII Feb. 11.

Back in November 2023, Brittany Mahomes made her friendship with Swift Instagram official when she posted a photo of herself posing with Swift, Bell and Paige Buechele, who’s the wife of former Chiefs backup quarterback, Shane Buechele.

Brittany Mahomes’ Instagram photo with Swift, Bell and Paige Buechele.@brittanylynne via Instagram
The duo were first spotted at a game together when the Chiefs played against the New York Jets on Oct. 1. In addition to Brittany Mahomes, Swift was also seen with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman that night.

During the Chiefs 19-8 victory against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 12, the “Blank Space” singer and Brittany Mahomes also popped up on the broadcast celebrating together.

September 24, 2023: Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift are first spotted together
Swift first sent Chiefs and NFL fans into a frenzy when she attended the Chiefs’ win over the Chicago Bears on Sept. 24.

Ahead of Kansas City’s next game, an eventual win over the Jets at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Swift and Brittany Mahomes were spotted out to dinner together in New York City as they got acquainted.

Brittany Mahomes has been absorbed into a group of Swift’s friends that also includes Selena Gomez, Zoe Kravitz, Lively, Turner, the Haim sisters and producer Jack Antonoff, as further meetups demonstrate.

Oct. 1, 2023: Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift are first seen at a game together
The duo were first spotted at a game together when the Chiefs played against the New York Jets on Oct. 1. In addition to Brittany Mahomes, Swift was also seen with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman that night.

During the Chiefs 19-8 victory against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 12, the “Blank Space” singer and Brittany Mahomes also popped up on the broadcast celebrating together.

They were seen hugging during the first half and later celebrating a touchdown. Kelce also had a big game, with Patrick Mahomes finding him for nine catches for 124 yards in the victory.

Oct. 22, 2023: They debuted a handshake
The two were seen celebrating in style after a touchdown during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 22 as they cheered on Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at large.

Following a 46-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the second quarter, Swift and the wife of the quarterback broke out a new handshake in a scene shown on the broadcast.

They started with two slaps with the front of their right hands, followed by two slaps with the back of their hands, and then Swift pulled Brittany Mahomes toward her for a finishing move.

A new BFF handshake was officially born, although it looked like the two had put in some practice beforehand so they could nail it when it came time during the game.

Swift and Brittany Mahomes were also seen cheering together at other parts of the win over the Chargers. Brittany Mahomes was often holding one of her two children with Patrick Mahomes, daughter Sterling, 2, and 11-month-old son, Bronze.

Brittany Mahomes holds her daughter, Sterling, 2, as she celebrates with Taylor Swift during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 22, 2023. David Eulitt / Getty Images
And possibly wore matching jewelry
Brittany Mahomes and Swift appear to have ties that go beyond that gesture. TikToker and gemstone wholesaler Julia Hackman Chafé observed that Swift and Brittany Mahomes appeared to be wearing matching jewelry at the game.

Chafé identified Swift wearing the necklace from Cartier’s Juste un Clou collection. Brittany Mahomes had a bracelet from the same collection. Both the necklace and bracelet appear to be shaped like a nail, the Juste un Clou’s signature look.

Are these matching bracelets and necklaces?Getty Images
In addition to the Cartier piece, the pop megastar added another new wrinkle on Oct. 22 by wearing one of her signature friendship bracelets that featured a heart and the number 87, which is Kelce’s jersey number.

Nov. 4, 2023: Brittany Mahomes joins Swift for a night out with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and more
Swift’s friend group reconvened on a New York November night. Flanked by longtime friend Selena Gomez and new friend Brittany Mahomes, Swift led the way out of a restaurant, where photographers captured images.

Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez on Nov. 4.Gotham / GC Images
In the pictures, Swift holds their hands. Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid hung back, a few steps behind.

Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Sophie Turner together in NoHo.Gotham / GC Images
Nov. 5, 2023: Brittany Mahomes is pictured leaving Swift’s house
Several wives of Kansas City Chiefs players, along with Brittany Mahomes, were photographed leaving Swift’s New York home on Nov. 5, the same day Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins in Germany.

“WAGs” is shorthand for shorthand for wives and girlfriends of high-profile sportspeople.

Brittany Mahomes is married to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Paige Buechele is former Chiefs primary backup quarterback Shane Buechele’s wife. Lyndsay Bell is married to Chiefs tight end Blake Bell.

Nov. 6, 2023: Brittany Mahomes posts a photo of her and Swift
Seeming to confirm the gathering on Nov. 5, Brittany Mahomes posted a photo of her with Swift, Paige Buechele and Lyndsay Bell, the other women photographed leaving Swift’s home.

Dec. 3, 2023: Swift seem to wear the same red coat Brittany Mahomes wore a year prior
At the Chiefs matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 3, Swift donned a long red teddy coat with an all-black ensemble and gold jewelry to cheer on Kelce.

Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift have sported the same red jacket to Kansas City Chiefs games.@brittanylynne, @RiledUpForSwift via Instagram
On social media, fans speculated as to whether Swift borrowed the statement piece from Brittany Mahomes, as the quarterback’s wife was seen wearing the jacket in 2022.

Dec. 5, 2023: Brittany Mahomes shares a new pic of her posing with Swift and Lyndsay Bell
It seems Swift isn’t the only one who shares Brittany Mahomes’ taste in big red coats.

Mahomes, Swift and Lyndsay Bell.@brittanylynne via Instagram
In new pics Mahomes posted Dec. 5 on Instagram, Swift and Lyndsay Bell, wife of Chiefs tight end, Blake Bell, sport matching red coats as they pose alongside Mahomes.

The photos were taken at the Chiefs’ Dec. 3 game against the Green Bay Packers, where fans noted that Swift’s red coat looked a lot like one that Brittany Mahomes wore to a previous game.

Now it appears that Bell has access to one of the eye-catching red coats, too.

Jan. 6, 2024: Swift, Brittany Mahomes and Bell grab dinner together in LA
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes spent the night before the singer’s expected appearance at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards grabbing dinner together in Los Angeles.

Multiple Swiftie update accounts shared photos on X, formerly known as Twitter, of the pop icon and Brittany Mahomes, married to Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, leaving a restaurant together Jan. 6. Lyndsay Bell, who is the wife of Chiefs tight end Blake Bell, also joined them.

In the pictures, Swift stuns in a black mini dress and over-the-knee boots. Brittany Mahomes wore a black blouse, gray mini skirt and knee-high boots and Bell braved the chilly LA night in a white turtleneck sweater dress, leather jacket and black boots.

Their night out came ahead of the Golden Globe Awards and the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Jan. 7. Swift’s concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” was nominated for cinematic and box office achievement at the awards show. Variety has predicted that the “Karma” singer could walk away with the new honor, which was added to the ceremony this year to recognize a movie with “extensive global audience support.”

Swift missed the Chiefs-Chargers game, which kicked off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Patrick Mahomes and Kelce did not take the field during the game and instead rested ahead of their playoff run.

Jan. 13, 2024: Brittany Mahomes and Swift twin at frigid Chiefs-Dolphins game
Swift and Brittany Mahomes took their friendship to the next level with matching outfits on Jan. 13.

The pair both attended the Chiefs-Dolphins playoff game on Jan. 13 in custom puffer jackets designed by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

Brittany Mahomes shared the sporty photos of the duo Jan. 14, showing off their matching jackets and white hats.

We’re seeing double.Instagram
“Twinning & Winning💯,” she captioned the pics.

Both jackets were bright red and warm for the frigid -4 degree-temperature at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday.

Swift’s jacket featured a giant 87 — her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s number — on the front and back of the outerwear. Brittany Mahomes’ jacket featured a 15, her husband Patrick Mahomes’ number.

Just two friends watching football.Instagram
Juszczyk shared a video to Instagram documenting the design process, adding in the caption, “An honor of a lifetime!!!!! Thank you @taylorswift & @brittanylynne.”

Brittany Mahomes responded, “We love you and are so thankful.”

Jan. 28, 2024: Swift, Brittany Mahomes and Lyndsay Bell celebrate Chiefs AFC win
The two pals celebrated the Chiefs’ 17-10 win over the Ravens on Jan. 28 by posing in matching black Chiefs AFC Champion hats.

@brittanylynne via Instagram
“LVIII,” Mahomes captioned the series of pics on Instagram on Jan. 30, referring to the roman numeral of the 2024 Super Bowl.

After winning the AFC championship game, the Chiefs are now headed to Super Bowl 58 to face off against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 11.

Brittany Mahomes defends Taylor Swift against those who say she ‘ruined football’
Brittany Mahomes is coming to the defense of her bestie Taylor Swift who’s been frequenting football games in support her beau, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

In a Feb. 2 Instagram story, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes shared a Yahoo Sports post that quoted former NBA player-turned-sports-commentator Charles Barkley.

“If you’re screaming at Taylor Swift saying she ruined (football), you’re just a loser,” the quote from Barkley read.

Under the post, Brittany Mahomes wrote three simple words: “Let. Them. Know.”

@brittanylynne on Instagram
Mahomes defense of Swift comes after the two were spotted together in matching hats following the Chiefs’ AFC championship win against the Baltimore Ravens, which secured them a spot in Super Bowl LVIII Feb. 11.

Back in November 2023, Brittany Mahomes made her friendship with Swift Instagram official when she posted a photo of herself posing with Swift, Bell and Paige Buechele, who’s the wife of former Chiefs backup quarterback, Shane Buechele.

Brittany Mahomes shares photos from Taylor’s get-together with Chiefs wives
Brittany Mahomes’ Instagram photo with Swift, Bell and Paige Buechele.@brittanylynne via Instagram
The duo were first spotted at a game together when the Chiefs played against the New York Jets on Oct. 1. In addition to Brittany Mahomes, Swift was also seen with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman that night.

During the Chiefs 19-8 victory against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 12, the “Blank Space” singer and Brittany Mahomes also popped up on the broadcast celebrating together.

September 24, 2023: Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift are first spotted together
Swift first sent Chiefs and NFL fans into a frenzy when she attended the Chiefs’ win over the Chicago Bears on Sept. 24.

Ahead of Kansas City’s next game, an eventual win over the Jets at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Swift and Brittany Mahomes were spotted out to dinner together in New York City as they got acquainted.

Brittany Mahomes has been absorbed into a group of Swift’s friends that also includes Selena Gomez, Zoe Kravitz, Lively, Turner, the Haim sisters and producer Jack Antonoff, as further meetups demonstrate.

Oct. 1, 2023: Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift are first seen at a game together
The duo were first spotted at a game together when the Chiefs played against the New York Jets on Oct. 1. In addition to Brittany Mahomes, Swift was also seen with Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Sophie Turner and Hugh Jackman that night.

During the Chiefs 19-8 victory against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 12, the “Blank Space” singer and Brittany Mahomes also popped up on the broadcast celebrating together.

They were seen hugging during the first half and later celebrating a touchdown. Kelce also had a big game, with Patrick Mahomes finding him for nine catches for 124 yards in the victory.

Oct. 22, 2023: They debuted a handshake
The two were seen celebrating in style after a touchdown during the Kansas City Chiefs’ 31-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 22 as they cheered on Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at large.

Following a 46-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the second quarter, Swift and the wife of the quarterback broke out a new handshake in a scene shown on the broadcast.

They started with two slaps with the front of their right hands, followed by two slaps with the back of their hands, and then Swift pulled Brittany Mahomes toward her for a finishing move.

A new BFF handshake was officially born, although it looked like the two had put in some practice beforehand so they could nail it when it came time during the game.

Swift and Brittany Mahomes were also seen cheering together at other parts of the win over the Chargers. Brittany Mahomes was often holding one of her two children with Patrick Mahomes, daughter Sterling, 2, and 11-month-old son, Bronze.

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes
Brittany Mahomes holds her daughter, Sterling, 2, as she celebrates with Taylor Swift during the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 22, 2023. David Eulitt / Getty Images
And possibly wore matching jewelry
Brittany Mahomes and Swift appear to have ties that go beyond that gesture. TikToker and gemstone wholesaler Julia Hackman Chafé observed that Swift and Brittany Mahomes appeared to be wearing matching jewelry at the game.

Chafé identified Swift wearing the necklace from Cartier’s Juste un Clou collection. Brittany Mahomes had a bracelet from the same collection. Both the necklace and bracelet appear to be shaped like a nail, the Juste un Clou’s signature look.

Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift
Are these matching bracelets and necklaces?Getty Images
In addition to the Cartier piece, the pop megastar added another new wrinkle on Oct. 22 by wearing one of her signature friendship bracelets that featured a heart and the number 87, which is Kelce’s jersey number.

Nov. 4, 2023: Brittany Mahomes joins Swift for a night out with Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and more
Swift’s friend group reconvened on a New York November night. Flanked by longtime friend Selena Gomez and new friend Brittany Mahomes, Swift led the way out of a restaurant, where photographers captured images.

Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are seen on November 04, 2023 in New York City.
Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez on Nov. 4.Gotham / GC Images
In the pictures, Swift holds their hands. Sophie Turner and Gigi Hadid hung back, a few steps behind.

Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Sophie Turner are seen in NoHo on November 04, 2023 in New York City.
Brittany Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Sophie Turner together in NoHo.Gotham / GC Images
Nov. 5, 2023: Brittany Mahomes is pictured leaving Swift’s house
Several wives of Kansas City Chiefs players, along with Brittany Mahomes, were photographed leaving Swift’s New York home on Nov. 5, the same day Chiefs played the Miami Dolphins in Germany.

“WAGs” is shorthand for shorthand for wives and girlfriends of high-profile sportspeople.

Brittany Mahomes is married to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Paige Buechele is former Chiefs primary backup quarterback Shane Buechele’s wife. Lyndsay Bell is married to Chiefs tight end Blake Bell.

Nov. 6, 2023: Brittany Mahomes posts a photo of her and Swift
Seeming to confirm the gathering on Nov. 5, Brittany Mahomes posted a photo of her with Swift, Paige Buechele and Lyndsay Bell, the other women photographed leaving Swift’s home.

Dec. 3, 2023: Swift seem to wear the same red coat Brittany Mahomes wore a year prior
At the Chiefs matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Dec. 3, Swift donned a long red teddy coat with an all-black ensemble and gold jewelry to cheer on Kelce.

Britney Mahomes and Taylor Swift
Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift have sported the same red jacket to Kansas City Chiefs games.@brittanylynne, @RiledUpForSwift via Instagram
On social media, fans speculated as to whether Swift borrowed the statement piece from Brittany Mahomes, as the quarterback’s wife was seen wearing the jacket in 2022.

Dec. 5, 2023: Brittany Mahomes shares a new pic of her posing with Swift and Lyndsay Bell
It seems Swift isn’t the only one who shares Brittany Mahomes’ taste in big red coats.

Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Lyndsay Bell
Mahomes, Swift and Lyndsay Bell.@brittanylynne via Instagram
In new pics Mahomes posted Dec. 5 on Instagram, Swift and Lyndsay Bell, wife of Chiefs tight end, Blake Bell, sport matching red coats as they pose alongside Mahomes.

The photos were taken at the Chiefs’ Dec. 3 game against the Green Bay Packers, where fans noted that Swift’s red coat looked a lot like one that Brittany Mahomes wore to a previous game.

Now it appears that Bell has access to one of the eye-catching red coats, too.

Jan. 6, 2024: Swift, Brittany Mahomes and Bell grab dinner together in LA
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes spent the night before the singer’s expected appearance at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards grabbing dinner together in Los Angeles.

Multiple Swiftie update accounts shared photos on X, formerly known as Twitter, of the pop icon and Brittany Mahomes, married to Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes, leaving a restaurant together Jan. 6. Lyndsay Bell, who is the wife of Chiefs tight end Blake Bell, also joined them.

In the pictures, Swift stuns in a black mini dress and over-the-knee boots. Brittany Mahomes wore a black blouse, gray mini skirt and knee-high boots and Bell braved the chilly LA night in a white turtleneck sweater dress, leather jacket and black boots.

Their night out came ahead of the Golden Globe Awards and the Chiefs game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Jan. 7. Swift’s concert film, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” was nominated for cinematic and box office achievement at the awards show. Variety has predicted that the “Karma” singer could walk away with the new honor, which was added to the ceremony this year to recognize a movie with “extensive global audience support.”

Swift missed the Chiefs-Chargers game, which kicked off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Patrick Mahomes and Kelce did not take the field during the game and instead rested ahead of their playoff run.

Jan. 13, 2024: Brittany Mahomes and Swift twin at frigid Chiefs-Dolphins game
Swift and Brittany Mahomes took their friendship to the next level with matching outfits on Jan. 13.

The pair both attended the Chiefs-Dolphins playoff game on Jan. 13 in custom puffer jackets designed by Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk.

Brittany Mahomes shared the sporty photos of the duo Jan. 14, showing off their matching jackets and white hats.

We’re seeing double.
We’re seeing double.Instagram
“Twinning & Winning💯,” she captioned the pics.

Both jackets were bright red and warm for the frigid -4 degree-temperature at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday.

Swift’s jacket featured a giant 87 — her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s number — on the front and back of the outerwear. Brittany Mahomes’ jacket featured a 15, her husband Patrick Mahomes’ number.

Just two friends watching football.
Just two friends watching football.Instagram
Juszczyk shared a video to Instagram documenting the design process, adding in the caption, “An honor of a lifetime!!!!! Thank you @taylorswift & @brittanylynne.”

Brittany Mahomes responded, “We love you and are so thankful.”

Jan. 28, 2024: Swift, Brittany Mahomes and Lyndsay Bell celebrate Chiefs AFC win
The two pals celebrated the Chiefs’ 17-10 win over the Ravens on Jan. 28 by posing in matching black Chiefs AFC Champion hats.

Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes
@brittanylynne via Instagram
“LVIII,” Mahomes captioned the series of pics on Instagram on Jan. 30, referring to the roman numeral of the 2024 Super Bowl.

After winning the AFC championship game, the Chiefs are now headed to Super Bowl 58 to face off against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Feb. 11.

Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes
@brittanylynne via Instagram
In addition to posting pics of their matching hats on Jan. 30, Brittany Mahomes also shared a cute photo of herself and Swift holding onto Lyndsay Bell’s pregnant belly.

Bell sported a huge grin as Swift takes a drink and Mahomes smiles from ear to ear.

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