AceShowbiz - Travis Kelce has been taking the NFL by storm for years, but his star status has reached unprecedented heights, thanks in no small part to his relationship with Taylor Swift. Despite being considered one of the NFL's most gifted offensive players, Kelce humorously acknowledges the influence of Swift's global superstar status on his fame.

In a TikTok video posted on August 4, Kelce delighted fans at a Chiefs friends and family day event. When a fan joked about how the athlete took his wife's breath away, Kelce shrugged and said, "The Taylor Swift effect," drawing laughter from the crowd. This playful admission reflects how intertwined the couple's public personas have become since they were first linked in July 2023.

Kelce's increased visibility extends beyond casual fan interactions. Earlier this year, he spoke about the paparazzi frenzy during a visit to Swift's Eras Tour in Australia. "They helicoptered us … well, not us - Taylor," he explained on his podcast "New Heights" with his brother, Jason Kelce. "This is all because Taylor is the biggest and the best thing possible."

The relationship has indeed brought Kelce into the limelight outside the sports world. This transition has not been without its amusing moments. At a Chiefs event, a young girl wearing a "Go Taylor's Boyfriend" shirt got her moment in the sun when both Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes interacted with her, making for an adorable fan experience highlighted across social media.

While the couple manages their busy professional lives - Swift is currently on the European leg of her Eras Tour, and Kelce is gearing up for the upcoming NFL season - they still find time for each other. They were last seen together in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where Kelce attended one of Swift's concerts and escorted her backstage post-show.

Kelce strives to stay grounded despite the added attention. "It might not come off like that when I'm playing football, but off the field, I just want to be a genuine person," he said in an interview with "Good Morning America". He credits his tight-knit circle of friends and family for helping him keep his feet on the ground.

The relationship's impact on Kelce's image is undeniable. The tale of how he initially tried to ask Swift out by attempting to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it during her Kansas City show has become part of their charming story, narrated on Kelce's podcast and celebrated by fans.

As Kelce tackles the new NFL season and Swift continues her global tour, the "Taylor Swift effect" remains a fascinating example of how personal and professional lives can intersect, enriching both the gridiron and the stage.