Travis Kelce is proving he’s much more than just one of the NFL’s greatest tight ends. While leading the Kansas City Chiefs on the field and dating international pop star Taylor Swift, Kelce is also exploring a new passion: acting. The NFL star has taken on a role in the highly anticipated Ryan Murphy series Grotesquerie, where he’s sharing the screen with seasoned actors, including Niecy Nash-Betts.
Nash-Betts, an Emmy-winning actress, recently spoke with People about her experience working alongside Kelce on set. She had nothing but praise for the two-time Super Bowl champion, particularly when it came to his work ethic and charm.
“He is so charming but comes to work prepared,” Nash-Betts shared. “He’s open to learn, and I think his fans are going to be pleasantly surprised.” Her glowing comments suggest that Kelce’s transition from football to acting may be smoother than some might expect. With his charisma and determination, it seems the tight end is well on his way to winning over a new audience beyond the football field.
However, Nash-Betts couldn’t help but tease Kelce about one aspect of his off-screen life: his eating habits. Apparently, the star athlete has a hearty appetite.
“Travis is greedy,” she joked. “He’ll eat anything and everything. I’m talking burgers, pasta—you name it. Only one of us ever ate a salad, and that was me.”
For anyone familiar with NFL players’ dietary needs, Kelce’s carb-heavy meals likely come as no surprise. Maintaining his elite physical performance on the field requires a lot of fuel, and it sounds like Kelce is more than happy to indulge in some classic comfort food. Nash-Betts’ light-hearted comments paint a picture of Kelce as the life of the set, always ready to enjoy a good meal.
As Grotesquerie prepares to hit screens, fans of both Kelce and the show are eager to see how the football star fares in his latest venture.
His ability to adapt to new roles—whether catching touchdown passes or delivering lines on set—continues to impress. And while Travis may be devouring burgers and pasta, one can only wonder what his brother, fellow NFL star Jason Kelce, enjoys when it’s time to dig in.
