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Travis Kelce made sure to go all out for his girlfriend Taylor Swift‘s 35th birthday.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end planned a private celebration that was for “just them two,” according to a Page Six article posted on Saturday, December 14.

Despite some online speculation about his availability, with Kelce, 35, being seen attending a Christmas party hosted by Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt, a source confirmed to the outlet that the NFL player made it a priority to be with Swift. He reportedly “left early” from the mandatory team event to ensure he could celebrate with the 14-time Grammy winner.

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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during warmups before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. The Kansas City Chiefs tight…
Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during warmups before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end showered his girlfriend Taylor Swift with gifts for her 35th birthday.

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The source revealed that Kelce “got her a ton of gifts,” to celebrate the milestone birthday. The pop star had much to celebrate herself – having just completed her record-breaking Eras Tour, which grossed over $2 billion in ticket sales, setting a new high for concert tours, per the New York Times. The final show in Vancouver on December 8 marked the end of the nearly two-year-long tour, which saw her perform 149 shows. Though Kelce couldn’t attend the final performance, he was determined to make Swift’s milestone birthday.

It’s no surprise that Kelce can afford to spoil Swift with thoughtful gifts, considering his impressive net worth. As of April 2024, Kelce signed a new 2-year contract with the Chiefs worth $34.25 million, making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. In addition to his football salary, Kelce has diversified his income through various ventures, helping him amass an estimated net worth of $52 million, according to Forbes.

The couple’s plans for Swift’s birthday were a stark contrast to last year when Kelce had to spend her special day apart due to football commitments. Instead, the “Fortnight” singer celebrated her birthday in New York City with A-list friends, including Blake Lively and Zoë Kravitz.