Over a month has passed since Harrison Butker, the Chiefs’ kicker, sparked widespread debate with his commencement speech at Benedictine College on May 11th.
The speech, which touched on contentious issues such as abortion and gender roles, drew significant attention and criticism. In the wake of these events, Kylie Kelce has now voiced her thoughts publicly after her husband, Jason Kelce, indicated she had reservations about Butker’s remarks.
Travis Kelce, Harrison Butker’s longtime teammate, shared his perspective on an episode of the “New Heights” podcast, where his brother Jason offered a measured response to the controversy. Jason mentioned that his wife Kylie “was a little bit frustrated with some of the comments” made by Butker.
While it appeared that the dust had settled on this issue, Kylie Kelce revisited the subject during a recent interview with Cheddar, which primarily focused on a new project she is working on with the Eagles Autism Foundation.
In her interview, Kylie carefully addressed the situation, perhaps showing more restraint than in private discussions with her husband. She expressed her belief that everyone is entitled to their opinions, and she hoped that the graduates who might not agree with Butker’s views still felt their achievements were celebrated.
“I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I hope that if anyone does not align with those views in that graduating class that they know that they have just achieved something that no one can take away from them. Their education will stick with them for the rest of their lives. I hope they were appropriately celebrated if that was not their view. And if it was and they’re looking forward to making a family and being a stay-at-home mom, then more power to them. I think that as women we should support each other in our choices and making sure that we feel as though we can do whatever we would like to do,” Kylie stated.
Her comments highlight a desire for mutual respect and support among women, regardless of their life choices, reinforcing a message of empowerment and acceptance.
